Sunday afternoon

How's it going on this fine Sunday afternoon? I am half-heartedly and one-eyedly watching college basketball. It's the Kentucky game, and I really don't like Kentucky. Looks like they are going to win, but it's still early. I'm not a John Cal fan; too much corruption around him. And I don't like the idea of a college team being a one year farm team of the NBA. OK, enough...

I think this week is going to be busy, so I will get a jump on it right now! I've already worked on my "Think Along" for tomorrow and Tuesday. I took a week off from most things last week, so there will be a price to pay for that. That's all fine. I will be ready.

We had a good few days in Alabama. We went down there last Sunday afternoon and got back Wednesday night. I really enjoyed the down time. I ran 25 miles and biked 40 in 3 days, so I made the most of those opportunities. I really wanted to do more, but I knew I would risk injury. I really wanted to ride a lot more, but I need to wait until the Boston Marathon is over to do lots of miles.

My Boston prep is just about complete. I do a modified taper. Lots of experts say you should taper for 3 weeks and do your long run 3 weeks before the marathon. I don't like to taper that long, so I will do one more 20 miler, next Saturday, which is 2 weeks and 2 days before the marathon. I will reduce my overall miles this week to compensate. I need to do a 10 mile steady state run at a 7:50 pace, hopefully Tuesday. I will fill in the rest of the week with shorter and easier runs.

Yesterday was my 4th 20 miler in this training cycle, and it went really well. It was another confidence builder. I had no trouble and held back most of the run. I did it comfortably in the 8:30s. I am just hoping for a decent weather day in Boston. The heat we have been having would knock my goals out of consideration, so I am hoping for a cool day in Boston on the 16th.

Lots of stuff going on, so I best get focused on it...  OH! The picture? That's my old bike, and there is a story brewing with it. Time will reveal the mystery.