Okay, time to re-think things. First and foremost, I'll need to re-formulate my running plan for a marathon, rather than an ultra-marathon. The bigger, more attractive races (Chicago, Marine Corps) are already closed, so I'm thinking a smaller, more modest marathon: the Louisville Marathon, on October 18 (I would also very much like to run the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon again in November, but I may have a scheduling conflict). A 16 week training plan for Louisville would begin next Monday, June 29, so I have a week to come up with a new plan.
Nutrition-wise, it's time to get back on the wagon. My busy travel schedule over the last couple of weeks really made following any serious plan a challenge. In fact, it was nearly impossible, so I didn't try, opting instead for going generally healthy and hoping my running would keep things in check. It has so far--my weight right now is 165, right in the middle of my acceptable range. But I'd like to do a bit better, and I need to think about a good nutrition plan for my marathon training goals, so this week I'll come up with a new plan.
Kendo-wise, I really need to get re-focused. My travel schedule wrought havoc with my kendo, too, as did the miles I put in trying to get ready for the ultra. I need to most of all to get my home practice program back up and running, and to prep for my upcoming summer kendo camp in Tennessee.
Overall, a lot to do.
Running: 60 miles, 15 distance; finalize new training plan.
Nutrition: free week, but stay healthy and formulate new nutrition plan.
Kendo: make at least two classes this week, and get my home practice back in gear.