6/11-6/17

Monday 6/11 - 8 miles - Ran on the Seneca south towards Riffle Ford Rd (sp?) which would have made 9 miles. I thought I got there as I passed under some road but I kept going. Eventually I got to a four-way intersection in the trail and I decided that was a good time to turn around. Upon looking at the maps Riffle Ford was probably a few hundred yards ahead.

Tuesday 6/12 - 9 miles - Ran on Seneca north to Wightman/Brink and back. Unbearably humid today (95%).

Wednesday 6/13 - 7 miles - Summer decathlon series today with the event being the 600m run. I didn't really want to push it too hard today, mainly just have fun and finish strong. Hopefully that would mean I would avoid unecessary interruptions in Catoctin training due yo soreness. The race was pretty uneventful. I was in last until about 300m to go until I passed about half of those infront of me with a strong finish. I also did plenty of other warm up/cool down. My calves felt shredded after the running.

Thursday 6/14 - 9 miles - Seneca north to Wightman/Brink and back.

Friday 6/15 - 6 miles - Seneca north to Brink and back. Contemplated doing this twice but decided to be conservative in my training.

Saturday 6/16 - 20 miles - Ran on the Catoctin blue trail with Tim Hugen to the Manor Area and back. Felt strong the whole time, and I probably could have gone to the Tea Room and back as well but again I want to be conservative this week. Another similar-length long run tomorrow and I will be well on pace for my rough goal milage this week. No need to overdo it...

Sunday 6/17 - 17 miles
AM (08:00) - Ran with the Steeplechasers 11 miles. The "5 miles loop" and then out and back on the Catoctin Trail to Delauter Rd. Followed up by a fun time at the anual FMO (Fathers, Mothers, Others) cookout at Mike O's house.
PM (19:00) - Ran on the Seneca Greenway Trail from 355 to Brink Rd. Legs felt quite tired after the long week but I was happy to get in a few more miles on my way back to Gaithersburg.

Total: 76 miles

This was a great week. It was by far the most miles I have ever done in one training week and at the same time this milage felt sustainable and I don't think I was overdoing anything. Next week I am hoping to get up over 90 miles, Catoctin awaits...