Building Back Up

The last two weeks have been a great start to training for my Fall races.  I got 30 miles in two weeks ago and 39 this week.  I ran a long run with Taylor Sowers on Saturday morning, starting from Pine Lane and going to Snowville Rd and back for 18.  I felt really good going up the big climbs.  The mixing in of swimming and lifting throughout the week also seems to be helping a lot to keep my legs strong and fresh.  My goal for Pikes Peak is to just enjoy it and for Oil Creek to finish it.  That doesn't mean I won't be shooting for a good time, but it isn't the top priority.  The key to continuing to train hard, for me, is to keep lifting.  I can definitely notice my quads and calves getting stronger by sight and feel during runs.  There's nothing better than going on a run and it feeling effortless.  Combine that with the cool weather we had this weekend and it made for some of the best runs I've had in awhile!