Crazy Colorado!

It was 80 degrees two days ago, and yesterday it was snowing like crazy and 25. Now that is a bit crazy. My achilles is feeling much better and I am grateful that it was never sore itself, just tight. The knot in my calf was the problem, and I have been rolling that out and icing in the creek quite a bit. So, 16 in yesterday. I ran a tempo at lunch along Cherry Creek and the Platte River. Six miles in about 36 min, but it really was more of a comfortable pick up run. The first and last miles were slower, so I was moving alright in the middle. I think I am capable of racing my upcoming 10k in Santa Barbara around 5min pace. But, we will see. I have not done any speed work, just hills and some faster flat runs.

Training is going well though! I will probably get in about 75-80 this week with two really easy days (6, 8), just to make sure the leg was O.K.. I will be incorporating more hills on a daily basis, and that should get me ready for the trail racing season. I am looking forward to racing in the hills and I am feeling more and more confident about racing. It really has been awhile. Zeb, McGurk and I went out last evening in the snow and did APEX trail nice and easy. I was tired from a pretty long day of running and a tempo, but it really was just running as usual. My legs are tired today, but I think that in a couple of weeks with more hills, I will not notice them quite as much.

There is one world team slot open in Vail this summer. If I can win a 5 mile uphill race, I can get the slot to Switzerland. It is a goal, but I am not going to completely focus on it. If I can grab the slot, I will train specifically for Switzerland. Who knows really:)

I will put in a hill run today, and then get in something a bit easier for Friday. Saturday will be long and in the hills again, and then something moderate for Sunday. I will keep you updated.

Finch