Training Log Week Ending March 22 - Everyhing's Cancelled

Hello Runners.

Yeah - you all know the story....everything's cancelled (that is...all races are cancelled).

And...I'm working from home, as most people are.

How has this changed by training and overall running outlook?

Training:

• I had a half planned for March 28, and a 10 mile race on April 4.
• I had been doing workouts to gear up for those races.
• I was excited because I just set a 10k PR, and thought I could lower my half and 10 mile PR's this Spring as well.
• I don't do well running without a race on the horizon - I like to have something to 'shoot for'.  It's not the only reason I run, but I like to have a reason / target for my weekly workout.  Without a race, I don't feel focused.
• My Team has scheduled a Team Time Trial on April 4.
• It's a chance for us to go to a track and time each other while we run in circles.
• I'm going to take the opportunity to see what I can do on a track 5k with a bunch of goofs (like me) yelling at me to 'speed up / don't slow down' every 400 meters.
• I'll convert my recent 10k time, and see what I can do.
• So, this gives my training purpose for now...
• I do most of my training solo, except for weekends with a couple friends, so that is no different really.

Running Outlook:

• I gotta say - working from home has given me time to train and sleep more.
• I'm saving 90 minutes a day in commute, and I can run mid-day now if I feel like it.
• My alarm clock is set TWO AND HALF HOURS later then when I need to commute to work and get my run/strength work done before my 8:00 start time.
• That's hella nice.
• I'm learning to appreciate the quiet roads and trails around my house. 
• My running mileage is the same / up from 'normal' but I'm feeling more rested/recovered than ever.

Weekly Summary:

• Miles: 61 
• Workout: 3 x 1k in 3:36 (400 jog recovery) + 4 x 300 in 1:00 (200 recovery)
• Long Run: 14.6 miles at Manassas Battlefield trails.   

Daily:

• Monday: 6 miles Recovery (10 am run).  Foam roll/mobility.
• Tuesday:  7.5 miles Easy with Strides.  Hip/core maintenance.  Foam roll/mobility.
• Wednesday: 9 miles with 3xk + 4x300.  Big leg strength (shrug bar deadlift/hamstring curl/calf raise/band side walk).
• Thursday: 6 miles Recovery (2pm) .
• Friday: 7.8 Easy with Hill Repeats.
• Saturday: 14.8 Miles on Trails (2 hours).  Fell TWICE causing others to wonder if "that old guy trying to run is okay".
• Sunday: 10 miles Easy on C&O - which is not PAVED

Be safe out there people.  Onward.