This is the first month in forever where I felt like I got a good solid training month in – and that was with me missing a few days due to a cruise, and another few to illness. I can’t wait to see what February brings!

I ran 12 times for a total of 96.85 miles [so close to my first 100 mile month ever!]. I spent a total of 17:12:01 running. My 3 longs runs for the month were:
12.99m @ 2:02:22 (9:58min/mi) @ 168bpm
15.01m @ 2:27:53 (9:51min/mi) @ 170bpm
17.04m @ 3:09:40 (11:08min/mi) @ 161bpm

I biked only 6 times for a total of 102.34 miles. I was on the bike for 6:31:08. My long ride was:
22.85 @ 1:30:01 (15.2mph) @ 125bpm

All in all, a great training month. I had a knee pain following the last long run, but after a trainer session on the bike the next day it felt better. I was supposed to have 2 races (both 5K’s) but one got canceled due to illness, and the other got canceled due to cold & rain. In February, I’m competing in 2 10K races. I haven’t done a 10K since my first at the Peachtree Road Race in July of last year, so this should be interesting!

I’m really looking forward to February’s training. Running wise I’ll put in some more long runs as I inch closer to the ING GA Marathon on 3/21. Will I hit 100 miles this month? On the bike, I’ll be in the early base phase [this past month was pre-base], so it will be more long, slow rides.