Build Block Mission: Complete!

I'm at the end of my first build block, and although I've had a couple pretty busy weeks, I've executed nicely! I'm pumped to hit Freezeroo #6 next weekend. Then it looks like I have two weeks on, then hit Johnny's March 17th. This morning I feel like I really capped off this block. Thursdays for the past few weeks have been 1:30 on the bike, and 1:15 hill bounding. That's a lot of workout for a weekday, and it's been tough. The first week, I had the afternoon free for the run, but last week; since I teach from 1-9pm and have class from 9:30-11, it's tough to fit that 2.5 hours in there. Last week, I felt pretty burned out all week, and I wasn't able to get it done. That haunted me for a few days, and I was determined this week to nail it. I left early from dinner with some friends last night, went to be at 9, and set the alarm for 4:30. Then I proceeded to rock those two workouts. Period. I'm looking forward to next week's recovery, and rocking that 10k!

On a side note, I had the pleasure of running the last 15 minutes or so with a 5x ironman named Bruce who was getting in a run after masters swim. It was really nice to have someone to chat with after the countless hours of solitude I've put in this winter. Actually, I think the only workout I've done not completely alone was Mary's 38x100 birthday party.

Now I get to spend the rest of the day swaddled in the wondrous embrace of my compression recovery tights. Off to class!

In Full Swing,,,

So it's been a while again, when you barely have time to train and sleep (and see your wife only a few days a week) blogging tends to take a back seat to more primary functions... School's going strong, and I'm fully into research. Training is definitely into full swing. After struggling through December, I regrouped and rocked January. Now I'm finished with base phase, and coming off of a good showing at the Freezeroo #4 10k(ish) I'm headed into the build phase. I'm excited for some increased intensity coming my way, and building a good foundation for the speedwork to come after that. Outside of research, my mind is completely focused on June 24th. Syracuse. I have big plans for that race, and I'm putting in the work now to see them into fruition. In other news, I've officially joining the QT2 racing team, and 'm looking forward to doing them proud this summer. That's all I really have for now. Hopefully I find my way back here soon.