Monday, March 24, 2008

What goes on

Yesterday I took another step toward the Sunburst Marathon with a season-high 18 miles (9:07 pace). On Friday I ran a very strong, relaxed tempo run of 6 miles (7:52 pace). After these two successful workouts, I feel very confident. I'm going to crank up the mileage for the next two weeks before taking the third week easier. I also have a 15K in two weeks. I'll know then how things are really going. I want to break1:15 for the 15K, which after two (hopefully) 50 mile+ weeks will be an accomplishment indeed. At that point, I can start looking ahead a little more, and possibly make some preliminary goals for the marathon.

The job search continues, but so far, no dice. I've applied for several, and I've had two interviews, but haven't heard any further word. I now have about a month until I'm officially unemployed, so at least there's still time. Keeping fingers crossed!

6 comments:

Nitmos said...

Any chance someone will pay you to train for the marathon?? Your runs look real strong. You are going to set a number of PR's this year. Hopefully, something will work out on the job front. Sometimes things come through at the last minute.

Marathon Maritza said...

"relaxed tempo run - 7:52 pace" *faints*

Nice!

jen said...

Great runs, Miranda! Fingers are crossed. :)

DawnB said...

Very nice Miranda you are doing good. Excellent training runs. I'm doing a 30k this weekend just to see if I could finish :0). I'll take that for now. You're looking very strong and I look forward to your marathon.

James said...

Your training paces are awesome.
Keep it up.

Russ said...

Sounds like we are opposite, my marathon training is like crap but my job is booming. Good luck on the search.