I have cataloged my training runs since May of 2009 using both the Garmin Connect and the Running Ahead web sites. At the end of every month I like to compare my set of training runs for the month to the year's prior training runs.
In February of 2010 I ran eleven times for a total of sixty-four miles. This year I was only able to run nine times for a total of fifty-five miles in the month of February. We had a very cold spell during the second week of February this year which resulted in losing nearly a week of training. One major difference between February 2010 and 2011 is I worked out ten times this February, albeit using a Nintendo Wii fitness game by EA Sports called Active 2. Overall, I am much more fit this year.
It's my hope my training is more focused this year. By focused I am referring to the types of the running used to train such as interval training, threshold training and long distance running. I had purchased the Jack Daniels Running Formula book with the hopes of following a prescribed regimen religiously. I have not been able to following the training workout by workout.
One major accomplishment during February 2011 was a twelve mile training run. This was the longest training run I have ever completed. Although as is so often with my long runs, I had a problems with my kidneys again.
I have about four weeks until I run the Ukrops Monument Avenue 10K. I have been training diligently for this race, but have not by any means over-trained during this past month.
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