Target Events: River to River Relay - 19&20 Apr (click 4 website), and Twin Cities Marathon – 5 Oct (click 4 website).

Race Results: Click Here

Current Objectives: Restore my base & slow down my slowdown!

Week in Review: 33 miles over 6 days (37.5 miles over 5 days prev week), endurance strength at 35 mpw (38 prev week); 8:09 avg pace (8:11 prev week); 64%PEavg (68 prev week). 28.9 miles ytd. Weight 129 lbs (128 prev week); Body fat = 8% (8 prev week).

Ø       Mon: Easy ~ 4.1 miles on flat trail & road in 33:22 (8:08); 65-70% = 8:00, remainder under 65% for 64%PEavg. 33º avg w/ 96% humidity & 32º dewpoint. Slacker Factor: Knee.

Ø       Tue: Hangover ~ 6.5 miles on hilly than anticipated roads in 53:16 (8:12); 65-70% = 8:12, remainder under 65% for 64%PEavg. 38º avg w/ 57% humidity & 24º dewpoint. Slacker Factor: Knee.

Ø       Wed: Easy ~ 4.1 miles on flat trail & road in 34:36 (8:26); 65-70% = 6:06, remainder under 65% for 58%PEavg. 20º avg w/ 50% humidity & 5º dewpoint. Slacker Factor: None.

Ø       Thu: Inactive Rest ~ Slacker Factor: Honey do list.

Ø       Fri: Easy ~ 4.1 miles on flat trail & road in 34:07 (8:19); 65-70% = 10:38, 70-75% = 10:11, remainder under 65% for 64%PEavg. 25º avg w/ 81% humidity & 16º dewpoint. Slacker Factor: Knee.

Ø      Sat: Easy ~ 8.1 miles on flat trail & road in 1:03:05 (7:47); 65-70% = 12:44, 70-75% = 6:07, 75-80% = 2:57, remainder under 65% for 65%PEavg. 32º avg w/ 56% humidity & 18º dewpoint. Slacker Factor: None.

Ø      Sun: Easy ~ 6.1 miles on flat trail & road in 48:53 (8:01); 65-70% = 24:24, 70-75% = 16:38, remainder under 65% for 68%PEavg. 47º avg w/ 72% humidity & 38º dewpoint. Slacker Factor: None.

Instant gratification sells running books and magazines; and the results developed a culture of slackers!

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