These examples, and the advice with them, are really helpful. It is great for me to see some jumps in mileage from 65-85, for instance. I understand that the climbing alters the distances, but even so, it is good for me to see the large jumps in mileage.

I have tended in the past to be so afraid of burning myself out (it has happened!), that I adhere to the no-more-than-10%-per-week rule of progression. That can get tedious and uninspiring.

I am liking the alternating longer, flatter weeks with the shorter, steeper weeks.

GLC, thanks much for weighing in ...I'm sorry for your work overload!