I have had a good week even though I still have a summer flu/cold thing. I ran 3 miles Wednesday morning and 3 miles Thursday night with 300 jumps on the jump rope. I also started taking a joint supplement (Schiff Move Free advanced) to see if my hip and knee will start feeling better. The Thursday run felt pretty good and I felt strong going up the inclines.

I almost forgot that I ran on Monday for memorial day for 3 miles.  Saturday was a 10 mile hike with some good elevation gain.  I am not too concerned with skipping a long run right now and replacing it with a hike because it is early in the base phase. 

I am planning on a bigger week of about 20-25 miles and some pilates. I also want to get on the bike once or twice.  I have started stretching this week but cannot really feel the benefits yet- my back has been tight for years now and my hamstrings are tight as a result.  

My big goal right now is to improve my diet by eating more fruits and vegetables and by eating less sugars and fat.  Here is a link to an article on Nutritional periodization that I read this week and enjoyed

http://coaching.usolympicteam.com/coaching/kpub.nsf/v/3dec/04. 

I am excited for this week and am going to top it off with a day in Central Park with my family on Saturday. This week will be a good indication of where my fitness is at and I want to see how my legs respond to more miles.  

Happy trails, 

Robert