Looking ahead

The weather was a bit more seasonal today with a temp of 24 when I ventured out this morning for a leisurely 60-minute run.  With just a hint of lingering soreness from Friday's long run, I'm considering doing a hill workout on Tuesday.  Tomorrow is cross training.  Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday would be 60-minute runs at moderate effort.  Thursday would be cross training, and I expect to take Saturday off.  We'll see.  But, I feel good about my progress so far.  Despite feeling lethargic during Friday's long run, I've felt fine otherwise and the tweaks have been few and ephemeral.

The U.S. Olympic marathon trials will be held this coming Saturday in Houston.  I'll have more to say on that subject in the upcoming week.  For now, you might check out the official website at:  http://www.houston2012.com/Default.aspx
The best news on this front is that NBC will have two hours of coverage on tape delay from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday (January 14).  

The top three finishers in each race (men's & women's) will represent the U.S.at this summer's Olympic Games in London.  The London games will run from July 27 through August 12.  Mark your calendar.  Also see the official website at: http://www.london2012.com/

The rest of the U.S. runners (plus jumpers and throwers) will compete for spots on the team at the track & field trials from June 22 through July 1 at Eugene, Oregon.  You can find details here: 
http://tracktown12.gotracktownusa.com/News/Details/competition-schedule-released-for-2012-u-s-olympic-trials-track-and-field/

There are rumors that the IOC (International Olympic Committee) is considering adding an ultra marathon in the future.  If approved, the distance would most likely be 100 kilometers which seems to be the international standard.  I can't imagine why they couldn't find a place for ultra running in the Olympics.  After all, there's room for shooting, canoe, ping pong, badminton, synchronized swimming, and a 50km race walk.  I have nothing against these activities.  I'm just saying that ultra running is at least as worthy.