July 3 (77 miles/week)

AM: 8 miles easy, hill sprints

I snuck in an easy run along the PCH in the morning while the rest of my family was at church. I'm racing in the morning and am looking forward to testing the waters again.

July 2

AM: 13 miles easy/moderate

I ran an out-and-back to the Back Bay in the morning before we drove to Carlsbad for the weekend in the afternoon to visit my brother Eric and his family. I felt pretty chipper.

July 1

AM: 4 miles easy

I could only fit in a slow shake-out shuffle this morning before an early flight and all-day work outing in Sacramento.

June 30

AM: 16 miles easy/moderate

I got a little turned around and went farther than I expected while exploring a new route through Shady Canyon. This meant I had to high-tail it home to get to work, ducking under 6:00 pace by the time I got to the creek trail. That being said, the run featured some modest climbing, really nice homes, and proved to be the prettiest run I've had in California so far this summer.

June 29

AM: 9 x 3:00 on/1:00 off - 11 miles

More garbage legs this morning. I decided to grind through the workout, but it wasn't pretty.

June 28

AM: weights, core
PM: 11 miles easy

I waited until after work to run because I had to take my car into the shop, and my legs felt like absolute garbage when I did.

June 27

AM: 10 miles easy
PM: 4 miles easy

Easy morning run on the San Diego Creek Trail, and then a shake-out with Valerie after work.