It’s really amazing how fast time flies. It literally feels like it was only yesterday that I had this one fantastic run (5 mi w/ 3 at tempo). But when I look at my calendar, I see that that fantastic run was back on February 4 =O WTH!

So this is what happened…

After that run, I experienced some soreness/pain in my right knee that lingered for a day or two. I decided to take a few days off because I’ve learned my lesson, my friends. I ain’t gonna push when it doesn’t feel right. Then I got sick so I decided to lay low until I got a little better. Then things got super busy… and here we are.

Since then, I’ve only managed to squeeze in a set of 2x1600m speedwork. Those went as well as 1600m speedwork can go. I hit my goal times and felt great. I think I’m finally back on the speedwork bandwagon! Then yesterday, I did a set of 5x400m. Those went really well. I hit each about 15-20 secs faster than my time goal. Me thinks it might be time to adjust my target pace!

In any case, I’m now in my cut back week. Although, honestly, there’s really nothing to cut back from =P

I’ll be running the Firecracker 5k this weekend. I’m totally not ready to race this, but that’s ok because I wasn’t intending to race it anyway =) Just wanted to get my feet wet with racing again. I’m looking forward to the Chinese New Year celebrations: the fireworks, the lion dance, and of course, the eating (in moderation). And most importantly, I’m looking forward to seeing how well I tackle those darn hills!

Or should I say, that one big ass, steep hill =)

Related posts:

• Week 4: 8 mile long run
• Week 6: 4×800 Speedwork, 5 mile tempo, Cross-training
• Speed Work, Week 4
• Week 6: 10 Mile Long Run – Unsuccessful =(
• Week 3: 7 mile long run