Training for Des Plaines River 50 mile

In June I moved from Ludington, Mi and a 70 hour a week landscaping job to Grand Rapids and a job at a running specialty store. Over the last several years I've wanted to take my running seriously and see what I can do with better training. I've ran a few marathons(won 2) but have really wanted to tackle a 50 miler. Previously I was a 45-55 mpw runner with moderate success. This first blog is to just play a little catch up on how my training has been going. I run all my miles on the road, which is a big change. Im doing my best to manage full time work, time with my fiance and son and running.

08/06/12
M- am 16 7:03 pace(hilly)/pm 6 7:05 pace
T-  rest
W-16 6:48 pace(hilly)
Th-8 7:03 pace
F-  rest(out of town funeral)
Sat- 10 6:27 pace(hilly)
Sun- 5 6:59 pace
Total- 61 miles

08/13/12
M- 24.7 6:56 pace
T-  rest
W- 8 7:18 pace
Th- 14 6:52 pace(hilly)
F-  rest
Sat-10.3 6:20 pace 800*7 2:40avg
Sun- 5 7:13 pace
Total- 62

08/20/12
M-am 27.5 7:13 pace
T- am 5.5 7:24 pace
W-am 7 7:09 pace
Th-am 18 6:43 pace(hilly) progression run
F-  rest
Sat- 10 6:43 pace(hilly)
Sun- 6 7:15 pace
Total- 74

08/27/12
M-am 30 7:14 pace
T- am 8 7:33 pace
W-am 10 7:02 pace(hilly)
Th-am 14 6:30 pace(hilly) progression run
F-  rest
Sat-am 10 6:43 pace(hilly)
Sun- 8 6:42 pace
Total- 80
Aug. 284 miles