4 weeks to go
Another good one. Still feel the same as last week -- I'm ready for the training to be over, but I wouldn't mind a few more weeks to work on some things. It's a paradox. Anyway:
Monday - 23 miles in 2:36:57
Felt super strong and could have run 20 more miles.
Tuesday - 15.1 miles in 1:43:05
I ran easy 6:45 miles during most of the run.
Wednesday - 17.5 miles in 2:00:40
Didn't expect to do 2 hours when I started, but I really feel strong so I kept going.
Thursday - 16.4 miles in 1:51:24
Strong, strong, strong. I don't know if it's the caffeine or the training, but I feel super strong with the running.
Friday - 15.6 miles in 1:43:17
I ran hard during the back half and did a bunch of hills early. The pace was pretty consistent.
Saturday - 15.1 miles in 1:43:54
Got a late start after getting some ART and taking Michael to the doctor. Before I ran I drank a Red Bull -- pretty good stuff. Anyway, I ran strong again, but didn't try to do too much. The pace lagged a bit at the end.
Sunday - 8 miles in 49:22
Ran 3.3 miles in 17:37. That's 5:20-per mile pace or a 16:34 5k. My goal was to run a sub-17 5k or under 18 minutes for the 3.3 miles. I guess I did it. Perhaps, under better conditions, I can break 16 for 5k. Wouldn't that be something?
110.7 miles for the week.
Monday - 23 miles in 2:36:57
Felt super strong and could have run 20 more miles.
Tuesday - 15.1 miles in 1:43:05
I ran easy 6:45 miles during most of the run.
Wednesday - 17.5 miles in 2:00:40
Didn't expect to do 2 hours when I started, but I really feel strong so I kept going.
Thursday - 16.4 miles in 1:51:24
Strong, strong, strong. I don't know if it's the caffeine or the training, but I feel super strong with the running.
Friday - 15.6 miles in 1:43:17
I ran hard during the back half and did a bunch of hills early. The pace was pretty consistent.
Saturday - 15.1 miles in 1:43:54
Got a late start after getting some ART and taking Michael to the doctor. Before I ran I drank a Red Bull -- pretty good stuff. Anyway, I ran strong again, but didn't try to do too much. The pace lagged a bit at the end.
Sunday - 8 miles in 49:22
Ran 3.3 miles in 17:37. That's 5:20-per mile pace or a 16:34 5k. My goal was to run a sub-17 5k or under 18 minutes for the 3.3 miles. I guess I did it. Perhaps, under better conditions, I can break 16 for 5k. Wouldn't that be something?
110.7 miles for the week.
Labels: training
posted by Motorboat Jones at 3:00 PM
2 Comments:
From what I've seen you seem to be in a great spot for one month out. Lots of "strongs" in your descriptions, and the fact that your speed is there too (with the 5K time) I can't help but think you're ready.
Thanks, Mike. I think I'm at the weird spot where I can't wait for the race and want this training period to be over, but at the same time, I wouldn't mind having a few extra weeks to sharpen up.
I'm sure you've been there and can relate.
Of course when it's all over, we're all going to be bummed that there is no more training to do.
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