Maybe, Just Maybe

Well, training is going well, and I am healthy. The legs feel great and I have had some nice workouts, without pushing too hard and taking the appropriate rest. Last week I got in a tempo, I felt like total crap during the whole thing! Then two days later I hit 12x400 at 75 with full recovery. It was nice to be able to hold the pace (even though it is pretty slow). It is not slow right now, and that has me a bit nervous. It is some of the first speed work I have done, but at least I am feeling a lot more comfortable at 5:00 pace. This last weekend was a nice 12 with Guinness, and a lot of work on the house. I think I got in somewhere around 50 last week, and I am going to put in a few more miles this week and next (60something). Tomorrow is going to be 4x400, 4x800, 4x400 all at around 5min pace. We'll see how everything feels at that pace. I hit a nice 8 today out along the river during my lunch break at a comfortable 6:45 pace. It was nice and easy and even, so I think that bodes well for the training, and some improvement. I think that I should have a good race in me if I stay healthy and follow the schedule leading into March 29. I would like to feel good at 5:30pace, but I am not sure if I can make it in three more weeks or not. Time will tell. It is fun to train again, and I can remember the feelings of getting fast. I remember it used to come along in a few weeks, so here's to hoping!

Finch