August is going to be a tough month to get in my training. Between the Relay for Life I do with my mom, and a vacation back east, I will miss three group runs in a row. I've been pondering one of my dilemmas and think I might have a solution.

I was thinking that I would run the 30K distance a week early at the Relay for Life on July 31, and then do the 10 mile run on Aug 8. I'm going to be going around and around a track anyway so I thought I'd squeeze in the distance. The following week, Aug 7, I fly to MA for my dad's birthday, and while I think I could easily squeeze in a 10 mile run or so, doing 18 just seems unreasonable. Especially since I would be either be wiped out at the party, or I would be killing myself to do it on Sunday. Also, it would be unsupported and lonely, not to mention hot and humid.

So, I guess my question is: is this a good alternative to missing the 30K? Swap the July 31 and Aug 8 workouts?

Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

Seems like a good solution! But double check with your hoad coach on site on Saturday sometime in July just to be sure. They can ask some questions about your running background and offer some other expert advice.