August has started and I need to keep building that base. I feel stronger and fitter than I have for a while. Not top fitness but just enough fitness that I can actually start doing some real training. Workouts have been limited so far but I've increased my mileage and am finally back to the point to where running 5 miles is relatively easy.
I ran 5 on Friday, Saturday, and Monday and Sunday I took off but only because I was busy cleaning all day. I was on my feet all day and still feel like I got some work in even if it wasn't true aerobic effort.
Saturday I ran a progression run with 1 mile warm up at 8:34 then 7:44, 7:20, and 7:02 before an 8:00 minute cooldown. It was a good solid effort but not overly taxing. I have been extra cautious to not overdo it and burn myself out.
This Saturday is race week so should take it relatively easy this week and let my body recover. Not sure if I'm quite at the point I would like to be but I've been consistent and put in work so we'll see where it gets me.
