This week I focused on recovery well from the half marathon and to be ready for a good 20 miler. The last test!
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
| Plan | Rest | 5 m run | 8 m run | 5 m run | Rest | 20 m run | 5 m run |
| Actual | Rest |
Rest | 2 m run |
3.4 m run | Rest |
5 m run |
20 m run |
Monday:
Rest! Needed it! I felt great right after the race, bit Monday morning I could feel I started to get sore. I scheduled a massage and it felt good, still a little sore though.
Tuesday:
Rest! I still was sore and my focus is to be a 100% on the weekend for the long run, so I decided another rest day without guilt.
Wednesday:
2 miles in 20:12 (10:07 pace)
I was planning to go at least 3.5 during my lunch break, but there was still a sore spot in my left hamstring. Overall I feel fine, but I want this hamstring to be fine before I start running, so I cut the run short and foam rolled instead.
Thursday:
3.4 miles in 32:14 (9:32 pace)
Easy run during lunch. My hamstring was better, but I could feel it was still a little angry. Overall no problem though.
Friday:
Rest
Saturday:
5 miles in 50 minutes (10:00 pace)
Easy run on the treadmill and I felt fine, after that I got ready for the 20 miler the next day aka the power nap
Sunday:
20 miles in 3:14 (9:42 pace)
I ran the best 20 miler ever. You can read all about it HERE!
Total miles:
Planned 38-43 -> Actual: 30.4
Feeling:
- Body: Had to recover from a tough half marathon. Overall good, only trouble spot was my left hamstring.
- Mind: motivated and great!
Long Run Fuel: 20 miles cloudy and 60′s
The night before: Big burger and ice cream
Before run: apple sauce
During run:
mile 5: 1 sport bean
mile 10: 1 salt stick
drink: blue Gatorade 40 oz
-> felt great! No arm cramps or any stomach issues. I got a little stiff and sore at the end, but that’s to be expected.
Comments/Thoughts:
Let’s start taper! My main focus is to fully recover my left ham string, other than that I felt amazing and ready to run a great marathon! I feel in great shape!
18 days until marathon #3!
You’re getting so close! Great job on another awesome week. It’s been so fun to follow along, as we are both training.
Well done!! SMART to listen to your body…
This is wonderful! I think you are training smart and strong!
I’m very excited to see how you do! If your 20 miler was any indicator of what’s to come, you’re going to be quick!
YAY for an awesome 20-miler! you are soooo ready for a great marathon! I am so excited for you! you are running yours 1-week before me!
enjoy the taper!!
xoxo!
Only 18 days?! How exciting!! Sounds like a great week. Impressed with such a great week after a half. Awesome.
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