Training Days 23-29

Well another week has come and gone. Training continues to be good. As I mentioned the other day, I have a tough schedule in October. I am running a marathon, followed by a Spartan Sprint, then a week later the Ragnar Relay in TN from Chattanooga to Nashville. So with the days winding down, 61 days til the marathon, I am refocusing on my training and nutrition to get in better shape than ever been in so I can survive October. Not only that I will be a year older in October as well.
So to recap the week. Mainly consisted of running. No workouts at all this past week. I increased my miles this week. Went from 34 to 39. Also did back to back 10+ mile runs this past week. It told me a lot about my body.
Runs for the past week
Monday: Ran 5 miles in under 45 minutes. The course had some minor hills, but it seemed like it was more downhill for this run.
Tuesday: Ran 5 miles in reverse order from Monday's run. This run was completed in over 46 min. It was more uphill running. Also ran in afternoon, so temp was lot warmer than Monday.
Thursday: Ran 7 miles on this day. This was another evening run. I ran this on running/walking trail. Course was fairly flat. Completed this run in under 10 min mile pace. Don't remember exact time. I have just been staying around that pace with runs.
Saturday: This morning ran 12 miles 1:58:12. Course had some small to medium hills. Run was good except for getting confused on where to turn and ending up 3 miles from home when hit 12 miles. Luckily was able to get someone to come pick me up. Was no way could walk back.
Sunday: This afternoon I ran 10 miles. Temp was 90 degrees. Pace was good for first 6 miles, around 9 min miles. The last 4 was tough. I think the heat was a factor to some degree, but the previous day's run was taking a toll as well. I ended up having to walk for about half mile at one point. But I finished. That is the most I have ever done in 2 days without rest.
So now I know can do some back to back long runs, I will be doing that every Sat and Sun. I have some long mountain runs down on my schedule in the next few weeks. Might get a short run up the mountain this week. Also got to get back to my workouts this week. Good luck to everyone with their training, I know I will need it for mine.