Training Journal 12/3-12/9

Monday, December 3-Sunday, December 9, 2012:  This week ended up being a recovery week due to pain from before TNF50 miler (worse after the race, of course) and recovery from that race as well as my lack of time to run due to helping race direct the Deception Pass 25/50k.  Busy and stressful week, that doesn't seem to be getting any less stressful.  Between injury issues, my coach insisting I see a doctor before we proceed with our training schedule, too much work that needs to get done and beaucoup financial obligations I have been stretched thin.  Being a running bum is hard work folks!  Hold on a minute, I think a big scream might help relieve some tension AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Out checking course markings during the race

Monday:day off (overrated)
Tuesday: day off (overrated)
Wednesday: East 5 miles.  Legs became very sore after the 5 miles. Sehome loop, 45 minutes, 600 feet climbing.
Thursday: 11 miles of course marking for the Deception Pass 25/50k, meaning slow!  3 hours, 1700 feet climbing.  Still having pain in my thigh/knee area from inflammed vein.
Friday: too busy working on the race to get more than 3 miles.  Sehome Hill. 700 feet of climbing, 40 minutes.
Saturday: 3 miles checking course markings, 45 minutes, 1000 feet of climbing.  co-race directing day.
Sunday: 14 mile hilly trail run with James on Chuckanut 50k course, ridge trail, frag lake, chinscraper, lost lake.  (3hrs, 3,500 feet of climbing)

Totals: 
Running miles: 36 miles (~56k), it's been a while since I have done this few!
Running elevation gain: 7,500 feet, 2286 meters
Time Running: 8.25 hours