My first week of ATM training went well... better than expected, actually. I managed to get in three runs, and while I skipped one of my middle distance runs (3 miles), I did the optional short run (2 miles) and added an extra mile to my long run, which made up for it. My shorter runs were better than 10 minute pace, which means I am starting out at a better pace than training for any of my previous races. I was visiting some friends in NYC this weekend, and even though I only had a 4 mile run on the schedule, I ran 5.2 miles in Central Park with my friend who is training for the NYC marathon. (She then went on to do another 5 miles.) I was surprised that I was able to run the whole thing (minus water fountain breaks) without walking, considering the longest distance I'd run since May was a 5K.

Tuesday: 3 mile run -- 29:38 (9:52 pace)
Wednesday: 2 mile run -- 19:48 (9:53 pace)
Saturday: 5.2 mile run -- 55:00 (10:34 pace)

I didn't do much strength training last week (just a few biceps, triceps and shoulder exercises on Wednesday after my run) or any cross training, but I plan to get some more in this week. I'll probably go spinning either Saturday or Sunday (whichever day I don't do my long run), and try to strength train at least one day this week.