Started tappering for the last couple track attempts before the summer ramps up.  Last week I put in 4x1000 [3:00, 3:01, 3:01, 3:00] with 2.5 min rest on Tuesday, then Friday was 13x400 @ 75 with 100 jog+30 sec standing rest.  The 400's were just pace work, nothing too serious.  Saturday I put in a long tempo - 16 miles with the middle 12 at 6:08-6:12 - on the Rocket City Marathon course. 

I think this weekend I'm going to do a time trial in the 3k, and then a road race 5k next weekend.  After that, it's trail time!  Can't hardly wait.  David Cain (UAHuntsville) has agreed to coach me though the summer series and I'm really looking forward to the opportunity. 

BTW, Runners World Magazine did a special trail issue this month and described the effort saying "trail running is becoming its own distinct sport, [and this issue is] acceptance that there is a difference" between trail running and road running.  Well, I'm glad they finally noticed!  Anyway, it's worth the read if you drop by your local running shop and pick up a copy.