long run tomorrow, marathon training coming soon

Tomorrow's the third TNT training, 6 miles this time. Given that Pfitz's 18/55 marathon training starts Sunday, I'll probably tack a few miles onto that but still finish in time for the cookies! Next week looks to be interesting with 7 miles (including 10 x 100 meter strideouts) on Monday, 9 miles on Wednesday, 4 miles on Friday and 12 miles on Saturday. And that's the easy first week of the program.

If that doesn't get me in shape for a 4 hour marathon, nothing will.

In other news, I started my summer job yesterday, which means 8 hours of pounding around on cement, starting at 7 am to boot. Fortunately it pays pretty well, which is good 'cause I'll need a car starting this fall. I accepted an Americorps position in Frederick and that's an hour away. Easy drive though, and tons of running options. I do feel bad about not taking the super-cool plant nursery management position in Baltimore, but no way can I handle 3 hours of driving, a lot of it city driving, every day. I have my priorities, and they include running the Baltimore Marathon.

Okay, off on a run and then off to bed. Geez am I exhausted but it'll all be worth it when I run a sub 4 hour marathon this fall.

~Bethany