SUMMARY: WEEK 12

Daily Quote: "If you lend someone twenty dollars and never see that person again, it was probably worth it!" --Donald Nichols

Today's run was a General Aerobic Run.
9 miles. Time, 1:21. Average Pace, 9:00 minute miles. Out and back on Lindell Route. Partly cloudy, 66-68 degrees, Wind SW @ 7 mph. Average heart rate 143 bpm (65% of maximum heart rate). Cardiac drift: 158 bpm (75% of maximum heart rate). Last mile at 7:50 minutes, which is half marathon pace. Left ankle is slightly sore, but nothing serious, will RICE it for the rest of the day.

SUMMARY FOR WEEK OF MARCH 18-24, 2007

Mileage was 56 miles as last week was somewhat of a Recovery Week from the 5k race, "Come Catch a Leprechaun." Returned to running seven days a week. Last week returned the Long Run and a Lactate Threshold Run to my weekly schedule in preperation for the upcoming "Salt Lake City Half Marathon" on April 21st.

Although last week was a recovery week my weight has remained stable at 174 pounds on a six foot frame...I didn't gain any pounds! My mileage will be increasing next week for half marathon training and hopefully with wise portion control I'll be able to lose a little weight.

My sleeping habits has improved and most days I've slept 7-8 hours per night. My morning pulse has been good too, between 39-42 bpm every day!

A short recap of last week's mileage:
Sunday: Race Recovery, 6 miles.
Monday: Race Recovery, 6 miles.
Tuesday: General Aerobic Run, 8 miles.
Wednesday: Long Run, 15 miles.
Thursday: Lactate Threshold Run, 6 miles.
Friday: Recovery Run, 6 miles.
Saturday: General Aerobic Run, 9 miles.

Total Miles: 56 miles. Month's Total: 160 miles. Year's Total: 581 miles.