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Last week was nice. I was able to get in some good runs and I am really trying to not increase my mileage too quickly. I want to get back to doing higher mileage, but I know that I must be careful not to increase too quickly. This week I should hit about 65-70 miles and I will be really happy with that. I capped off the week with a 15.5 mile long run and I will increase the length of my long run this week to 17. I am beginning to get excited about running, but looking forward to hitting some workouts soon.

Last week I took a day off for the first time in 2.5 weeks and got a massage from Mike Purvis (Work it Out Massage), which was great and much needed. As I begin to increase my mileage and think about the Triple Crown as it falls into my training, I am going to need to start introducing some workouts into this training regimen. My goal has been to get the training in, but I need to do whats necessary if I want to do some good in this marathon. I believe I will start workouts in February. 15 miles this sunday for the long run. Wish me luck!

Last night i officially registered for the 2010 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon. I am excited for my 7th marathon to be local and I am really hoping to make a splash in April. Yesterday I completed a solid week of training that included a 12 mile long run to end the week. I am feeling great and the excitement that I am accustomed to having with the sport is retruning as my fitness increases. I am actually excited and looking forward to runs which is a good sign. Till next time.

I really had a good week of running, including the Hangover Classic 10 miler which i ran as a long run in 1:07:45. It was definitely weird being in a race, but not racing. As I increase my fitness, runs are getting easier and I am beginning to get in a rythym that I need for consistency. 41 miles completed for the week. Far off of the 100 mile peak for the marathon, but it is a step in the right direction!