Workouts

Last year we all wondered what sort of workout would best prepare us for the multiple legs required of each runner. It's still a good question: how do you get ready to run 4-6 miles at some sort of competitive speed, then spend the next 7-8 hours riding around in a van, chasing and cheering your teammates, then running another 4-6 miles? How about it? Steve and I talked about it some last year and we both spent some preparation time doing 2 runs in a day. I believe Steve even did a few three-a-days. This still seems a good way to prep for the adventure we have ahead at this year's running of the TIR and it's what I will be doing over the week and a half ahead. I can't guarantee two-a-days every day, but I do intend to make my second run of today when I get off work at midnight. Earlier I ran a bit over 6 miles. I'll probably log another 4 miles before I head to bed.

I guess what we all remember from last year is how good we felt on the first, second, sometimes even the third leg. But the fourth was tough. I don't believe even our speedster Jonathon would deny it, though as I recall he burned up that 40th leg. We're counting on you doing that again for us, Jonathon.

Happy running all....once a day or more.