Monday

I ate a bunch of pasta and rice today. WTF. And had some ale and might eat some cake.

My diet is wide-open right now, which means I am eating and drinking whatever the hell I want. Not something for which I'm proud. There is that idea that I am running more and more, but still. I and most know that running around isn't necessarily going to make you thin. If I watched what I ate (whole foods!), didn't run but maybe lift a little weight, the lbs would starve.

I ran 60 miles last week on 5 days. My foot injury seems to be better (though I'll hold-out on a verdict). I want to work harder this week. I can rationalize the food and beer in-take.

But it's going to stop.

I do need to qualify by saying that the food is aaaaaaaalllllllllll homemade. And there have been some ridiculous salads and green shakes mixed-in. But discipline has been lacking.

Moreover, I haven't been lifting or doing any cross-training. Yeah, pretty sad.

I guess it's analogous to me (when I was younger) falling for some girl, spending a bunch of time with her and letting the rest of my life circle the drain. I am really enjoying running and recovering. Put a fork in me!

Well, this is all to say that I am going to start cleaning-up my act. I'm still going to see the girl. In fact, we're getting serious. But I will clean my room, do a little laundry. And Monday's (YIP, JUST ONE DAY A WEEK, MY DAY OFF RUNNING) will become a little day at the gym for some lifting, etc. This might just spawn more cross-training. Not really worried about it.

It's just about running right now. Getting long.

Sunday

From my training log:

"Pavement beat me up. Feet are sore but the left foot ankle feels pretty damn good! Fuck yeah!

Anyone want some pain? Hit the pavement for a long run.
Finished the run with hills. Money/hay in the bank/barn.

Work. Word."

Pretty stoked on the week. Ended with 60 miles after a 22 miler today. It did beat me up.
But I'll be stronger this week.

One day off (or I just go for a run) and then it's onto the trails and some vert.

Again, flat week was flat-out on target.

Next week: 50 miles and 10k vert? Let's do it.

I hope everyone had a killer week, injuries and all.

Saturday

From my training log:

"Another run just logging miles on the "bad" foot. Really wanted to get 8 miles in an hour and after that just cruised to 12. Pushed the pace a little but pretty comfortable. Saw my HR hit 163.
But kept it in cruise-control.

Icing and raising foot as we speak. Can't wait to have a few beers later!"

Having fun this week just running. No climbing other than a little on Wed and that was minimal.
This week is like I'm training for a road half or full marry. I like the break from the usual. First of all, it's needed for the foot. If I was trying to rip single-track on this foot, I'd probably aggravate. Secondly, I'm getting a chance to work-on pace. My aerobic and AeT are improving. This is a big plus. I still have time to return to the vertical, but it's nice to work-on some turn-over.

I really hope I can run 22 tomorrow and that my foot gets through with very little discomfort.
This would be HUGE.

I like to shnake stuff from one of the guys on my list. This is cool.