29 miles in May so far. Nothing spectacular but I haven't given up and have been getting out about every other day. Not sure what the deal is but I just don't feel great. Legs are kind of sluggish and still sort of mucussy. I've just been stuck in a rut for a while where I'm never running that hard but it still doesn't feel great and I don't really feel like I can handle going harder... I figure if I stick with it then eventually, I'll pull through it, but it just hasn't quite clicked yet. Enough bitching though.
On a positive note by Garmin, VO2 max has increased from 41 to 47 since January 1st. My average pace has been on steady decline as well. 9:10 in January, 9:06 in February, 9:03 in March, 8:41 in April, and 8:44 so far in May. My "race predictor" has me at 22:20 for a 5K. 22:20 is exactly what I ran last August (at the time my race predictor had me at 23:00 so maybe not that accurate).
I would really like to break 20 in the 5K but at this rate doesn't seem likely any time soon. Probably low or sub 21:00 is most realistic.
Still having trouble squeezing in consistent training due to kids sporting events and work. I've been so tired that I haven't been getting up early in the morning enough to get my run in... there have been many weekends that i've been out of the house by 7 in the morning for some event or another. without the consistency i've been getting out in the morning some days and in the evening on others. I'm proud of myself for keeping with it and not completely quitting. It is much easier to get in training and stay focused when its on routine.
This Saturday I'll probably miss again. Twins have the state track meet. Maya is running the 4X200 Meters at 9 am and 4x400 Meters at 3:00 pm. Will be a long day at the track but should be fun. Kenna is an alternate.
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