I know I just wrote about how I love how simple running is. I still find myself trying to complicate it as much as possible. Hence my training log and accompanying graph: Week Mileage Projected Goal Week ending 27 12.5 20 20-Mar 26 24 20 27-Mar 25 4 22 3-Apr...

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A few summers ago I got really interested in backpacking. It's the simplest way of life to me. You put everything you need in a bag, put that bag on your back and walk down a path. When the path ends, you're done.Part of the enjoyment, for me, of backpacking is simplifying what you carry. I get a kick...

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I felt pretty strong this week, except for the last couple miles of my long run. I ran out of energy after about 2 hours. It's exciting to be in good enough shape to run enough that I need to eat to avoid bonking. I haven't had to consume any calories (or water, really) on any run since last fall. Mon: 9Tues: 8Wed: 5Thurs: 3.25Fri: 12.5Sat: 3.75WEEKLY TOTALS41.5 miles; 45...

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I'm steadily running a little more each week. And, my body's handling it fine so far. Sticking to the 10% weekly increase in mileage rule of thumb takes patience now. I think I'll have different feelings when 10% means an extra 10-mile run a week.Speaking of 10-mile runs: I had my first one of the season this week. Went pretty well. I felt a little tired in my legs for two days after.I'm back...

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I've been in Boise this whole week. I spent a bunch of time with my parents, helped Wil at the Meridian farmers' market, and nearly completed a side table I've been in the middle of building for quite a while.GraduationRunning went well this week:Mon: 2.5Tues: 4.5Wed: 8Thurs: 6Fri: 8.5Sat: 2.5I ran...

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Earlier I posted about consistent training at a sustainable intensity. Over the past few weeks, I've tracked my progress on three flat runs. I maintained a constant heart rate and let that determine my pace. Here are the results:Date HR Pace4/18 155 9:354/30 157 8:255/5 157 7:51The first two tests were done around 4500'. Today I ran at about 3000'. In less than a month, I've...

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Broke into the 30's for weekly mileage. Foot felt 100% pain free till sunday afternoon. I'm back in Boise for jury duty all this week. Definitely noticing an increase in aerobic efficiency over the past couple weeks. I'll write all about it in a week or two.Mon: 4Tues: 4Wed: 6Thurs: 5Fri: 5Sat: 6WEEKLY TOTAL30 mi...

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