** Last of three shots, lumbar epidural steroid injection, to fix Sciatic nerve issues.

Really trying to move my run schedule around to accommodate this procedure.  What was going to be Sat & Sun workout will be moved to Mon & Tues, more than likely.  Thus Tuesday moved to Wednesday.  Then back on track.

I tried to squeeze it in but wasn't feeling good at all yesterday and still really tired making the transition off nights.  Feel much better after 10 hours sleep this morning!  Off to get the shoot.

Run Base
Endurance
45
Run on a flat course or treadmill. Keep HR in Zone 1-2. Think about form and running pretty. Stretch when done and add in Core 1, 2 or 3.

Toss out HR.  Monitor was dry and not getting a good reading.  Lots of wind, again!

Not feeling good day, blah!

Run Base
Endurance
20
Run on a flat course or treadmill. Keep HR in Zone 1-2. Think about form and running pretty. Stretch when done and add in Core 1, 2 or 3.

It's the weekend!!

60*F, 90% humidity, no wind.

Raise LT
Race Specific
60
10' wu, 10' cd. 5x5' at LT w/3' recovery.
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Key note: it is 70 deg F with little wind, woot!

1) 05m 01s; 0.69 miles; 07m 14s/mile; avg 174; max 180
2) 05m 13s; 0.69 miles; 07m 32s/mile; avg 176; max 179
3) 05m 05s; 0.66 miles; 07m 42s/mile; avg 174; max 180
4) 05m 03s; 0.64 miles; 07m 55s/mile; avg 175; max 179
5) 05m 01s; 0.64 miles; 07m 53s/mile; avg 175; max 179

Avg per lap: 7m 39s/mile; 174.8 HR

Feb 1st results, 4 laps:
Avg per lap: 7m 14s/mile; 170.25 HR

First day in a LONG time the wind wasn't blowing 20-30 mph!  Very nice!

Night shift!  TGIF

Myofascial release. Yes! I needed that!
My Yoga Studio: Balance and Peace

Myofascial release. Yes! I needed that!
My Yoga Studio: Balance and Peace

Myofascial release. Yes! I needed that!
My Yoga Studio: Balance and Peace

Strength
800s
85
10' wu, 10' cd. You are going to run 10x 800 at the same time as your goal marathon pace. For example, if you want to run a 4:05 marathon, you will run the 800s in 4:05. If you are going to run these without knowing the distance, then run them at LT -5 beats. Your recovery is equal to your work time. 4:05 work time equals 4:05 recovery time.
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I'm' using 1/2 mile instead of 800y. Completed on track.

Here's how I interpret this:
I'm planning on a 4 hr marathon so my pace here should be a 8:00 min/mile. I couldn't remember the rest period so I guessed at 2 minutes, which now I see is half the rest time in the plan. I think this is fine because my heart rate was down well below aerobic after 2 min rest.

01) 04m 11s; 0.52 miles; 08m 07s/mile; 154; 164
02) 04m 11s; 0.51 miles; 08m 08s/mile; 155; 166
03) 04m 10s; 0.52 miles; 08m 03s/mile; 155; 170
04) 04m 08s; 0.52 miles; 08m 01s/mile; 159; 171
05) 04m 06s; 0.51 miles; 07m 59s/mile; 162; 172
06) 04m 12s; 0.52 miles; 08m 07s/mile; 160; 170
07) 04m 06s; 0.51 miles; 07m 58s/mile; 160; 170
08) 04m 12s; 0.52 miles; 08m 04s/mile; 157; 168
09) 04m 08s; 0.52 miles; 07m 59s/mile; 158; 167
10) 04m 11s; 0.51 miles; 08m 08s/mile; 154; 164

Average HR per lap: 157.4

Easy workout, imho.