The last couple weeks have been solid. Kimi and I are almost back up to normal mileage amounts for ourselves. Last week, we covered 46 miles without any workouts. We haven't started workouts just yet. Usually when we don't do workouts, we like to have solid runs that are finished off with the last one fast one rule. This simply means our last mile is about 20 seconds faster than our fastest mile of the run up to that point. We've had multiple 'last one fast one' miles around 6:20 so far. This just helps us to stay out of a training rut as we are simply adding mileage.
This has been a great week so far. We fought the urge to stay in bed yesterday morning when the weather was just gross outside. At first, we were a bit worried about slippery conditions but Kimi decided to go outside and check the roads to see if they were slippery or just wet. Fortunately, they were only wet for the most part. There were a few bridges that we crossed that were covered in slush and slowed us a bit but we managed to keep moving right through it. As much as I love this Christmas and New Year's seasons, that is usually the beginning of the real winter temperatures and weather. On a brighter not, it means that there are only about 60-75 more days of really cold temperatures prior to the weather shifting back to warmer conditions. When you think of it like that, it sure makes things easier to persevere through all the training.
Keep in mind, what you do over the next 2 months sets you up for the rest of the year's training and racing seasons. That usually helps keep you motivated.
I now want to take this time to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. May you have much joy spending time with your families. Have safe travels and may all your wishes come true! That last line sounds kind of lame but I hope you enjoy anyways!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
(I'll be back after the presents have all been opened!)
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