a long time ago and in a galaxy far far away....

Headed to the track for the first workout of the “new year” with full bellies, from a large meal a couple of hours ago, which threaten to undermine a moderately hard 20-30minute tempo run. There is a brief temptation to call the workout due to our indulgent meal and to head to the track tomorrow. The first quarter of this year is devoted to laying a foundation, a base for speed and a base for endurance, and so sometimes doesn’t feel crucial. Next June seems far away but with our move to Boston in the next few weeks it will provide many spring/summer meets with competition, something we sorely missed this year. Regardless of how distant the month of June may seem it is clear to us, and all athletes who devote a year to training, that today wont seem so far away from June when we stand on that track 11 months from now in Boston.