Running (Out of Time)

The Lake of the Woods Run is on June 2nd, and I'm rapidly running out of time to get in any kind of shape.  I've managed to get in a few rides and a few runs, but I'm definitely not race ready.


Last Monday I hopped on my bike and went for a 27 mile ride, and other than the fact that by the time I finished I felt like I was sitting on a steel bar it was pretty good.  Of course since the weather has warmed up a little bit the wind has decided to blow so I had to deal with headwinds for about half the ride.  The good thing about riding a circuit is that if you're fighting the wind on one portion, you have a nice tailwind on another portion.  On Monday's ride I had a pretty good breeze in my face on the way out, a nice tailwind on about part of the way back, crosswinds for about two thirds of the ride, and a nasty headwind for about 3 miles when I was almost done and really tired.  Over all it was a good ride and I did it fairly fast.


On Wednesday I took my running clothes to work and did the OIT 5 k route so I could get a few hills in.  It felt pretty good...at least in comparison to last year's runs where I had to walk.  The wind was gusting to about 20 mph and of course was in my face when I was struggling up the first hill, but I run slow enough that other than being aggravating it doesn't affect me.  I ran right at a 10 minute mile pace, so I felt pretty good about the run.


Friday I decided that I need to start adding miles, so I headed out to Reeder Road to do get in a 4 mile out and back.  The weather was amazing.  Temps were in the low 70s, and there was only a slight breeze (5-10 mph).  I opted to start the run with the breeze at my back which proved to be wise...after my turn around point the wind kept me from sweating too much.  I got in my 4 miles in just over 43 minutes, so I'm averaging just over 10 minute miles.


I need to somehow pick up my mileage, whether it's running or riding probably doesn't matter too much.  Counting today I only have 13 days to get ready for Lake of the Woods, and I'm really worried.  The last time I ran the race really sucked.  Between the hills and the altitude I almost died.  I have to work until after 3 today, but I'm seriously thinking about heading up to Lake of the Woods to do a practice run...which if I manage to do, will probably do absolutely NOTHING to relieve my anxieties. 

Any suggestions on a 1 1/2 week training regimen for a hilly 5k at altitude?