10/16-AM- Easy 3 in 22:50 (7:37 pace). I normally rest on Monday in a race week but today I wanted to assess where I was now that I am back off Glutathione. I got most of it back today and got stronger as the run progressed. Splits were 7:46-7:34-7:30 with a HR of 151. If I was totally in the clear, it would have been around 7:20 pace but I'll take it. I most definitely still need adrenal support on probiotics and that's to be expected especially after solving a MAJOR problem. I may be less dependent on methylation support but I'm not trying anything new before race day. That's all for today.
Grade:B/1 credit/distance=3.0
10/17-AM- I am most definitely all the way back now. Wanted to run 4 miles but had to settle for 3 due to time constraints. Put out no more effort than yesterday but my time improved to 21:33 (7:11 pace) with even splits and an even lower HR of 146. The only gripe was that I still had a bit of stiffness in my joints and muscles. Overall, good power in my legs.
PM- Junk Intervals at Vestavia. This does not affect the grade but it was a bit of a downer. I really thought I could go comfortably under 6:00 in the Mile. After an 89 1st lap, I lost it at 600 and then punted the rest of the workout. Did a few more 200 strides then decided to go hard on the last one and clocked a surprisingly good 33 seconds. Maybe the morning session tired me out more than I thought. I still think I can go sub-6 fresh but it's going to be close. Added a cool for a total distance of 1.5 miles this session. Just screwing around really. I may benefit from Vitamin C but if that's not the answer, the probiotics will prevent it from being a disaster.
Grade:A-/1 credit/distance=4.5
10/18-AM- Interesting observations today. I tried to run without methylation and was clearly weakened but it was not a night and day difference. That's good news. Came through 3 laps at 2:41 (8:03 pace) but was likely looking at 8:30ish if I kept going. Got a boost from the methylation but did not have the form of yesterday or even Monday. Finished with an overall time of 31:36 for 4 miles (7:54 pace). Splits were pretty even and HR of 132 was the lowest on record. I took a high dose of Whole Food C, which is clearly NOT the answer. Once again, the probiotics prevented a disaster. Most likely, a single dose would have been barely noticeable. I'm going with the formula that gave me 2 wins coming into this week minus the glutathione but I still think something is missing that's preventing me from access to my top gear. Max HR should be 180-185.
Grade:C+/1 credit/distance=4.5
-Score is tied on the week. I can win with a good race. I'll try to get in 4 junk miles.
10/19- Planned rest day. Travel.
10/20- 15 minute junk run in the dark on Amarillo Blvd. Still sore and this does not feel natural. The culprit is too much Ultimate B. It is becoming increasingly clear that I need both the probiotics and glycine. Adding back the glycine now is a gamble but I'm willing to take it. Probiotics DID knock out the ill-effects of glycine earlier. Toured Palo Duro Canyon and Santa Fe. Stay tuned for pics.
Grade:Pass/0 credit/distance=2.0
10/21- Santa Fe to Albuquerque with a stop in Sandia Crest. Found glycine supplements at a local health food store. YES! Felt a definite benefit after taking it. Another 2 miles this time on the hotel treadmill in Albuquerque. Set the pace just south of 8:00 and kicked it at the end. A sub-1:45 will be enough to win this week.
Grade:B/1 credit/distance=2.0
10/22- Duke City half in 1:49:18. Tweaked hamstring warming up and every step hurt but I finished.
Grade:C plus/4 credit/distance-14.0
Distance= 30.0/ GPA= 2.65
YTD: 1218 miles. 10-30 with a 2.18 GPA
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