19 June 2008

Mid Week Rundown

Coming off my biggest week of the year (59 miles), I was interested to see how I felt. End result: not too shabby! Still, this week will be a slower week as I dedicate more time in preparation for my duties as head cheerleader at Grandma's for Ellie. I plan on making her laugh, keeping her motivated, and also having a blast tracking her progress from Two Harbors to Duluth. It's gonna be fun!

Monday was a simple 4 miles, followed by 3 on Tuesday. Wednesday got filed as a ZERO, but today I made up for it by putting in 16 miles on the Ice Age Trail in 2:11 (8:11 pace...not bad!). The best part of the run? I got back to my car, stripped down to my shorts, and found no evidence of ticks!
This morning's run consisted of the Southern-most 8 miles of the IAT in the Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest, which is the only part of the 31+ miles I had not run yet. I've officially covered every step of the little yellow dots on the map found here.

I don't see much running in my future for the rest of the week, but next week I'll be back at it. In the meantime, wish Ellie luck!

8 comments:

Steve Stenzel said...

Good luck Ellie!!!

Hey, do you mind sharing your real name? That way, if/when we see each other during the race, you can say "Hey Steve in a Speedo!! It's ________ from the blogosphere!" And I'll know what you're talking about...

Again, GOOD LUCK ELLIE!!!

keith said...

Good luck, ellie!

Should be a perfect day for a race on Sat.

GRIMEYRUNNER said...

GOOD LUCK ELLIE!

Nic,
Good job with your big week! And a great pace on the IAT. The fear of ticks can make a man run fast.
I hope you two have a great weekend.
Pete

Marcy said...

Gawd Steve is such a perv. Trying to pick up men at that races. LOL I'm KIDDING!

GOOD LUCK to the Mrs!! I'm sure she'll do awesome ;D

Tom@RunnersLounge said...

Way to hold up so well with your high mileage week.

Have a great time at Grandma's.

Jenn said...

Wow - - I'm impressed with the mileage and your pace. (I'm slow.)

Good luck to your honey at Grandma's!

Aron said...

good luck ellie!!!!!!!!

Nitmos said...

59 miles? I've never done that in a week.

Good luck to the Mrs. at Grandma's.