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Survival of the fittest

I have some catching up to do!

In addition to preparing for Boston we're planting peppermint, preparing ground for carrot planting, and Auntie Pat passed away on Friday and I'm her trustee/personal representative.  I did not need more on my plate right now!

But...I'm getting the miles in and the hammie is holding up well. 

Wednesday - Nice hard swim.  2750 yds with some nice 100yd intervals.  Fun!

Thursday - I did the full 12 w/10 @ MP but I intentionally ran the MP portion a bit slower (@ 9:44).  Still within my goal of a 4:15 finish but a bit slower than the 9:30 I've been trying for to be nice to the hammie.  It was warm and the run was tough but I got it done and finished strong.  Also got my core/strength work done.

Friday - Swim day  1325 yds  Mostly easy with a few 50 yd sprints thrown in there.

Saturday - Group run/walk.  This was a community event.  We signed up to run/walk 7 miles down the Willow Creek Trail to Lake Simtustus where lunch and a bus ride home would be waiting for us.  I needed to get a longer run in so I parked at the designated area armed with my new Nathan race vest filled with water and energy and headed the other direction on the trail.  Ran 7 miles...this had more elevation gain than I remembered.  Turned around and ran back and then started the 7 mile community group event.  I was late getting back to the designated parking area to head down to the lake but passed the walkers so arrived in the middle of the pack.  Finished with 21 mi @ 10:59...a bit slower than my long runs have been but considering it was on the trail I was OK with that.  It was a really fun day/event!  Good news is I got in some nice down hill running and the legs held up well.

Sunday - Rest day & family stuff in Vancouver

Monday- 1775 yds at the pool...it's encouraging to see my times improve.

Not sure what the plan for today is.  Tues is normally speed work.  I was intending to sneak in a few hill days.  It's a step back week and I don't want to push my luck with the hamstring...I think the hills may have contributed to the strain.  We'll see how much time I have and how I feel once I get caught up enough to head out.  I'm a bit stressed with everything that's going on and haven't felt the greatest...may just make it an easier day.

Oh...Bib #24829 Wave 4 Corral 1.  Am I really doing this??