This week's runs
M : 6.2
W : 6.2
R : 6.7
Sa : 16.1
total miles : 35.3
I was rather tired all week, and each time I got out there to run I would think to myself that I would probably cheat on my 6 mile minimum rule and run closer to 4.5. But once I was out there and moving, I would realize that 4.5 is such a walk in the park at this point, I may as well not run at all if that is all I am going to do. And the 6 miles never ended up as hard as it seemed like it would. Actually, I'm starting to think I need to up my minimum to 7 or 8. Or perhaps make it a time minimum instead of a distance minimum, and go for 1 hour. We shall see. For now, I'll keep it at 6.
I knew I needed a long run on Saturday, and I needed 10-11 to hit my 30 mile/week goal. I wasn't quite sure how I was going to feel, and I didn't feel like carrying food/water. So I set out on my 10-ish mile loop, and hoped I would feel good enough to add on towards the end. I was hoping for at least 12 miles. Thankfully, I felt good and strong and I was able to keep going til 16. My knees and feet were starting to complain by 14 miles, but what's 2 more when you've already gone that far? All but 5 miles were under 8 min/mile, and most of the slower ones involved long hill climbs. Marathon training isn't looking half as scary this year as it has in the past!
I couldn't just run 16 miles. I had to also run as many hills as possible.
Feeling really strong and positive about the Blue Ridge 1/2 coming up soon!
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