Last few months I've done no working out. Last week I ran 16 miles, this week I'll have run about 24 miles. Next week I'm starting the Hal Higdon Advanced 10k training plan which is 8 weeks long----perfect for the Great Race.
My body feels beat up, but not as much as I thought it would. Sure, my pace isnt awesome, but need that base of mileage first. I'm confident that I'll be able to complete Hal's program and that when I do, I'll be a pretty speedy guy. Respectable at least.
Optimism is a good thing, and I'm trying to hit a 6:20 Eppies pace. I wont be with the leaders if I do that, but if they run 6 flat, I'll be about a minute back. That's not bad. If I can be a freaking motor on the bike AND catch a good draft, perhaps I can catch them on the ride?
Hard to believe I'm doing this.
