Well August is now officially over, and tomorrow is September, which in my head marks the start of fall!
August has been a pretty busy/crazy month, in terms of running:
-I ran a 3 race series in 24 hours and earned 3 new PRs!
-Marathon Training really picked up and I hit mu highest mileage week ever at 47mpw
-I earned extended my longest ever distance 3 times this month with 16,17, and 18 milers
-I got a new pair of shoes that are seeming to help my foot issues and of course are bright pink!
August Total Miles: 175 miles
Slightly higher than my July total, which is nice, I felt like I handled the mileage increases pretty well actually, and am excited for the next 8 weeks to tick off until the race, I am feeling more and more ready for it. At this point in marathon training I feel that it is becoming more of the mental obstacles than the physcial, and that is eally something I am trying to fine tune over the next month.
With the non-running, there was a lot going on too:
-Jacksonville celebrated setting a new record in most consecutive days over 90* (51 days in a row with temps over 90*) that certainly made for some interesting running!
-I started back to work at a new job at the beginning of the month after having most of July be like my own little summer vacation.
-Celebrated John's birthday
-Started Grad school at the end of the month
-Picked up tickets and finalized all of our football season plans
Hope everyone else had a great August, I am looking forward to fall, and hopefully the cooler weather that will start coming with it!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Speed Bumps
Well my expectedly hectic week has already taken a toll on my meticulously planned schedule, I don't even know why I bother.
Last night I was planning 4 lovely miles of hill repeats when my phone beeped with a reminder for my 5:15 hair appointment. It's no secret, I love my hair dresser, and even if I didn't need the cut (which I did) I would still go see her. She just had her 2nd baby and this is her 2nd week back to work, so I was excited to catch up with her.
John and I actually changed to head out to run once I got home from there, but Peachie went crazy and got so upset when we were leaving to run that we decided on a 2 mile walk with her instead. I wasn't super bummed about not finishing out my miles for the day, they will get tacked on some where else, and since this is a cut back week, I am more concerned with quality miles than quantity.
This morning I woke up with the alarm and headed out for 7 miles with 3 @hmp. I made it maybe a 1/4 mile before I turned around, went home, and curled up with Peachie for some more sleep, a leisurely morning, and a big breakfast. I have no idea what happened, but as I started running I just didn't have it, I didn't care about my paces and didn't have the excitement to be out for an hour, and again, I would rather change my plans, wait until tonight and have a quality run that I will feel good about rather than suck it up this morning and feel disappointed all day.
Today is the last day of August and I refuse to let it end without a stellar run, so I have something to accomplish tonight.
Fun Fact: I have been seeing lots of rumors that Pumpkin Spice Lattes are out at starbucks- this is my absolute favorite and really the only kind of coffee I will drink! I am really excited to hit up SBux tomorrow AM and see if these rumors are true! Are you a pumpkin spice fan? Does your starbucks have the heavenly drink out yet?
Last night I was planning 4 lovely miles of hill repeats when my phone beeped with a reminder for my 5:15 hair appointment. It's no secret, I love my hair dresser, and even if I didn't need the cut (which I did) I would still go see her. She just had her 2nd baby and this is her 2nd week back to work, so I was excited to catch up with her.
John and I actually changed to head out to run once I got home from there, but Peachie went crazy and got so upset when we were leaving to run that we decided on a 2 mile walk with her instead. I wasn't super bummed about not finishing out my miles for the day, they will get tacked on some where else, and since this is a cut back week, I am more concerned with quality miles than quantity.
This morning I woke up with the alarm and headed out for 7 miles with 3 @hmp. I made it maybe a 1/4 mile before I turned around, went home, and curled up with Peachie for some more sleep, a leisurely morning, and a big breakfast. I have no idea what happened, but as I started running I just didn't have it, I didn't care about my paces and didn't have the excitement to be out for an hour, and again, I would rather change my plans, wait until tonight and have a quality run that I will feel good about rather than suck it up this morning and feel disappointed all day.
Today is the last day of August and I refuse to let it end without a stellar run, so I have something to accomplish tonight.
Fun Fact: I have been seeing lots of rumors that Pumpkin Spice Lattes are out at starbucks- this is my absolute favorite and really the only kind of coffee I will drink! I am really excited to hit up SBux tomorrow AM and see if these rumors are true! Are you a pumpkin spice fan? Does your starbucks have the heavenly drink out yet?
Monday, August 30, 2010
2 weeks of Insanity
Happy Monday y'all! It's the start of a new week (and almost a new month) and things are about to get a little crazy around here.
Today marks the start of 2 full weeks of absolute insanity. For the next 2 weeks, there isn't a single day (maybe 1) that I don't have something else to do (besides the normal run, school, work). I have been prepared for this little stint, and am more than ready for it, should be a fun one and good preparation for my 2 weeks of absolute insanity that will be coming at the end of October.
Onto running, that's why we are all here, right? With this being a cut-back week, I am hoping to slah my mileage to about 75%-80% of what it has been the last 2 weeks, which means cutting my runs even shorter than originally planned- we will see if that happens.
I had an 8 mile tempo on the schedule this morning, but had another plan in mind. I REALLY need to do some hill training before I go into a race with bridges, so I decided to cut this run in half so I could do the bridges loop tonight after work. This is will get me 4 serious climbs in plus the other 4 miles this morning to give me a solid 8 miles for the day.
So I hit the snooze a few times this morning since I was only doing 4 miles and compared to my usual morning run, that was so short. I definitely needed the first mile to get warmed up, my legs felt heavy and I felt like I was on autopilot and not fully awake. After the first mile I woke right up and focused on negative splits so I get in a decent 4 miles.
4 Miles- 37:52, 9:28 pace
Mile 1- 9:45
Mile 2- 9:33
Mile 3- 9:23
Mile 4- 9:11
Good run, negative splits, and it was mentally refreshing to have a shorter run, I was finished before my mind had a chance to wander. A solid run, nothing spectacular, but hopefully some hill sprints can end the day with a stellar recap and hit the tempo hard tomorrow!
Today marks the start of 2 full weeks of absolute insanity. For the next 2 weeks, there isn't a single day (maybe 1) that I don't have something else to do (besides the normal run, school, work). I have been prepared for this little stint, and am more than ready for it, should be a fun one and good preparation for my 2 weeks of absolute insanity that will be coming at the end of October.
Onto running, that's why we are all here, right? With this being a cut-back week, I am hoping to slah my mileage to about 75%-80% of what it has been the last 2 weeks, which means cutting my runs even shorter than originally planned- we will see if that happens.
I had an 8 mile tempo on the schedule this morning, but had another plan in mind. I REALLY need to do some hill training before I go into a race with bridges, so I decided to cut this run in half so I could do the bridges loop tonight after work. This is will get me 4 serious climbs in plus the other 4 miles this morning to give me a solid 8 miles for the day.
So I hit the snooze a few times this morning since I was only doing 4 miles and compared to my usual morning run, that was so short. I definitely needed the first mile to get warmed up, my legs felt heavy and I felt like I was on autopilot and not fully awake. After the first mile I woke right up and focused on negative splits so I get in a decent 4 miles.
4 Miles- 37:52, 9:28 pace
Mile 1- 9:45
Mile 2- 9:33
Mile 3- 9:23
Mile 4- 9:11
Good run, negative splits, and it was mentally refreshing to have a shorter run, I was finished before my mind had a chance to wander. A solid run, nothing spectacular, but hopefully some hill sprints can end the day with a stellar recap and hit the tempo hard tomorrow!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Recovery Running
I hope everyone else is out enjoying a beautiful and fabulous weekend as the summer draws to a close. We are sitting at home catching up on all those things you were too busy for all summer because it is raining again for the 2nd day in a row! I got all the fun errands done yesterday, so today is just kind of creeping by.
After my 3:30am wake up call yesterday, I went to bed early last night and woke up at 6am with no alarm feeling great- no evidence of 18 miles yesterday. Since I felt so good, and we were going to have to skip our bike ride today, I decided to join John on a short recovery run. My legs felt great the whole time, I kept it easy most of the time, but picked it up the last 1/4 mile to a 7:30 pace, make sure my legs don't get used to slow running. I did 2.5 miles in 24:43.
So now that the week is officially over, I have sat down to update my training log for the week, and I was quite happy with how it turned out:
Monday- 8 miles- 1:12:11; 9:01 pace- 4M @ tempo
Tuesday- 8 Miles- 1:14:56, 9:22 pace, 5 @gmp, 3 @ghmp
Wednesday- 6 Miles easy- 58:23, 9:43 pace
Thursday- 5 Miles w/ 3x400 - 45:13, 9:02 pace
Saturday- 18 Miles- 2:53:08, 9:37 pace
Sunday- 2.5 miles 24:43, 9:53 pace
Total Miles = 47
This has been my highest mileage week to date. I started the week a little weary of my 2nd step up week, but I felt the last few runs were strong and effective. I am off to prepare for a speedy cut back week, have to get in the intensity somewhere!
After my 3:30am wake up call yesterday, I went to bed early last night and woke up at 6am with no alarm feeling great- no evidence of 18 miles yesterday. Since I felt so good, and we were going to have to skip our bike ride today, I decided to join John on a short recovery run. My legs felt great the whole time, I kept it easy most of the time, but picked it up the last 1/4 mile to a 7:30 pace, make sure my legs don't get used to slow running. I did 2.5 miles in 24:43.
So now that the week is officially over, I have sat down to update my training log for the week, and I was quite happy with how it turned out:
Monday- 8 miles- 1:12:11; 9:01 pace- 4M @ tempo
Tuesday- 8 Miles- 1:14:56, 9:22 pace, 5 @gmp, 3 @ghmp
Wednesday- 6 Miles easy- 58:23, 9:43 pace
Thursday- 5 Miles w/ 3x400 - 45:13, 9:02 pace
Saturday- 18 Miles- 2:53:08, 9:37 pace
Sunday- 2.5 miles 24:43, 9:53 pace
Total Miles = 47
This has been my highest mileage week to date. I started the week a little weary of my 2nd step up week, but I felt the last few runs were strong and effective. I am off to prepare for a speedy cut back week, have to get in the intensity somewhere!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Marathon Training - 18 Miles
Hope everyone is having a nice Saturday, we all know what I did today. Just like last week, everyone had 18 miles on the schedule today, me included this week.
Today I was starting at 4:30am as opposed to by typical 5a. Due to a monsoon we have had the last few days, the weather was wonderful and then sun never came out, but it was so nice to be done nice and early and have a full day ahead of me.
As I was getting ready to head out and run, I found myself today more than ever wishing I had a training partner. 18 miles seemed so long and tedious especially all in the dark with no music and no distractions. John was nice enough to be up with me at 4am, and offered up a suggestion, 3x6=18. As repepitive as it would be, I would do 3 mile loops, I actually really don't mind doing this, it really lets me focus on just that one loop, and not get so overwhelmed by the huge number off miles I am counting down. Also I had no desire to go out with camelbak, ipod, gu, phone, etc that would be required for a 15+ mile run.
The first 6 miles absolutely flew by, before I knew it I was back at the car to refil my water/gatorade and take 1/2 of a gu. I planned to do the first 6 easy, but they were a tad faster than my normal easy miles I think because I was really only focusing on those 6 miles, this ended up being beautifully strategic for what could have otherwise been a very long and challenging run.
Mile 1- 9:55
Mile 2- 9:48
Mile 3- 9:52
Mile 4- 9:45
Mile 5- 9:41
Mile 6- 9:36
After what was a super quick refueling, I was back out, and on a mission to hit the next 6 miles at goal pace. I have really been shooting for 9:30-9:40 range for goal pace miles, but I since I had already seen some of that in the first 6 miles I tried to push a few a little harder than that. For some reason, my goal pace miles did not come easily and I felt like I had to fight for those splits today which was a tad discouraging, but to be honest, having my average pace for the whole run within my goal pace range keeps me happy.
Mile 7- 9:38
Mile 8- 9:29
Mile 9- 9:33
Mile 10- 9:21
Mile 11- 9:25
Mile 12- 9:23
6 Miles at/under goal pace done, and I felt pretty good with 6 still to go, I wanted to try to get in at least 2-3 more in that range as well. I did one more refuel with more Gatorade, the other half of my gu, and a dry shirt, just because the heat is fading, doesn't mean the humidity is. When I first started back out I was stiff and slow in the first mile, what else is new. I got back into my groove at some point, but lost it again when my left foot pain returned during mile 16. I was able to finish respectably and not even close to as stiff/sore/tired as I was after 17 last week.
Mile 13- 9:48
Mile 14- 9:42
Mile 15- 9:37
Mile 16- 9:33
Mile 17- 9:35
Mile 18- 9:27
18 Miles- 2:53:08, 9:37 average pace
18 miles went well, I always feel like the 2nd long run of a step up goes better than the first. I was pleased that 18 miles felt so comfortable, and I actually felt I could have done 8 more after if I needed to. Hopefully 3 more really long runs and I will be ready, or as ready as you can really be. Next week is a step back week, and after a mentally and physically tired week, I am ready for it.
Today I was starting at 4:30am as opposed to by typical 5a. Due to a monsoon we have had the last few days, the weather was wonderful and then sun never came out, but it was so nice to be done nice and early and have a full day ahead of me.
As I was getting ready to head out and run, I found myself today more than ever wishing I had a training partner. 18 miles seemed so long and tedious especially all in the dark with no music and no distractions. John was nice enough to be up with me at 4am, and offered up a suggestion, 3x6=18. As repepitive as it would be, I would do 3 mile loops, I actually really don't mind doing this, it really lets me focus on just that one loop, and not get so overwhelmed by the huge number off miles I am counting down. Also I had no desire to go out with camelbak, ipod, gu, phone, etc that would be required for a 15+ mile run.
The first 6 miles absolutely flew by, before I knew it I was back at the car to refil my water/gatorade and take 1/2 of a gu. I planned to do the first 6 easy, but they were a tad faster than my normal easy miles I think because I was really only focusing on those 6 miles, this ended up being beautifully strategic for what could have otherwise been a very long and challenging run.
Mile 1- 9:55
Mile 2- 9:48
Mile 3- 9:52
Mile 4- 9:45
Mile 5- 9:41
Mile 6- 9:36
After what was a super quick refueling, I was back out, and on a mission to hit the next 6 miles at goal pace. I have really been shooting for 9:30-9:40 range for goal pace miles, but I since I had already seen some of that in the first 6 miles I tried to push a few a little harder than that. For some reason, my goal pace miles did not come easily and I felt like I had to fight for those splits today which was a tad discouraging, but to be honest, having my average pace for the whole run within my goal pace range keeps me happy.
Mile 7- 9:38
Mile 8- 9:29
Mile 9- 9:33
Mile 10- 9:21
Mile 11- 9:25
Mile 12- 9:23
6 Miles at/under goal pace done, and I felt pretty good with 6 still to go, I wanted to try to get in at least 2-3 more in that range as well. I did one more refuel with more Gatorade, the other half of my gu, and a dry shirt, just because the heat is fading, doesn't mean the humidity is. When I first started back out I was stiff and slow in the first mile, what else is new. I got back into my groove at some point, but lost it again when my left foot pain returned during mile 16. I was able to finish respectably and not even close to as stiff/sore/tired as I was after 17 last week.
Mile 13- 9:48
Mile 14- 9:42
Mile 15- 9:37
Mile 16- 9:33
Mile 17- 9:35
Mile 18- 9:27
18 Miles- 2:53:08, 9:37 average pace
18 miles went well, I always feel like the 2nd long run of a step up goes better than the first. I was pleased that 18 miles felt so comfortable, and I actually felt I could have done 8 more after if I needed to. Hopefully 3 more really long runs and I will be ready, or as ready as you can really be. Next week is a step back week, and after a mentally and physically tired week, I am ready for it.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Overload
I have so many running related things swirling around in my head today, my brain is in Overload!
So here it goes: This morning I was supposed to run 7 miles and I wanted to get in my intervals that I skipped over yesterday. Well I woke up late and had time for 4 maybe 5 miles if I was quick, I managed to sneak in 5, with about 2 minutes to spare.
I started with a warm-up and then was going to do a yucky reverse ladder since I knew I would have to cut the run short, might as well make it hard. I was going to do 400, 800, 1200, 1600 and 1 more 400 if I had time left. Well during the 1st 400 I got this shooting pain up my left foot, think through the big toe bone back up towards my ankle. I never have any issues with my left foot, ever! The right one hates me, and frequently reminds me of that fact, but lefty has always been kind and reserved, until today. I finished the 400 and during the recovery interval it felt better so I thought I might have landed weird and started up for the 800...Pain again, I think you see where this is going. I made it through 3 -400s before deciding I would need to dial it down for the rest of the workout. I did a mile at tempo pace and a mile at half marathon pace, I needed to get some sort of speed in. All in all a respectable 5 miles, I had planned to get in my remaining miles once I got home tonight since I ran out of time this morning, hopefully get a few more intervals in, but we will see what the foot says. I am wearing sandals today so nothing is touching or pressing on the part of my foot that hurts- hopefully it likes that :)
5 Miles- 45:14, 9:02 average pace
Mile 1 warm-up- 9:43
Miles 2-5- 35:31, 8:52 average pace
With all the craziness I didn't get an idea of actual mile splits here- oh well!
On to the mini-meltdown I had last night. Jaime, Penny, and I have been exchanging emails about the marathon and its fast approach, and while I have read and participated in these conversations, it wasn't until I went to update my training plan last night that it really hit me- There is only 6 weeks left until the Taper!!!!! All my step up long runs will now be starting with the number 2 instead of a 1. I actually have written down that I will run 50 mpw 2 different times- oh yeah, and I have a half marathon I am supposed to run in 5 weeks! I knew it was all eventually going to come, but it's pretty much here. I have a step back next week and then the insanity begins. This all seemed like a good idea when I started it, I am beginning to wonder what I was thinking!?!?!?!?!?!?
Races: I am getting ready to sign up for my next buch of races- be prepared it is a little insane! The one I cannot make up my mind about is in Atlanta on Labor Day. We will be up there for a wedding, and while I have run in the ATL before, there are some serious hills and about an 1,100 ft elevation difference which makes for not usually the world's fastest runs. The race I am looking at is a 10k, and I just don't know if I would be able to go out and set a PR. My last 10k was not too long ago and actually in Atlanta. I set a very narrow PR then, but the conditions made it tough. This race falls on a Monday so I wouldn't lose a long run from it, it would actually act as tempo run which is what I normally do on Mondays. After my race series 2 weeks ago, I felt it took me at least a solid week to truly feel 100% recovered from all of those hard efforts and to be honest, with that race falling on the week of my first 20 miler, I don't have another week at this point to be 'recovering' and sucking it up, especially for a race I may not do well in, that 20 miler 5 days later is more important. This would not be a final tune-up race before the marathon, I already have that scheduled, so the big question is...is this race a good idea? Should I do it? Should I race it? Should I just use it as a tempo run?
So here it goes: This morning I was supposed to run 7 miles and I wanted to get in my intervals that I skipped over yesterday. Well I woke up late and had time for 4 maybe 5 miles if I was quick, I managed to sneak in 5, with about 2 minutes to spare.
I started with a warm-up and then was going to do a yucky reverse ladder since I knew I would have to cut the run short, might as well make it hard. I was going to do 400, 800, 1200, 1600 and 1 more 400 if I had time left. Well during the 1st 400 I got this shooting pain up my left foot, think through the big toe bone back up towards my ankle. I never have any issues with my left foot, ever! The right one hates me, and frequently reminds me of that fact, but lefty has always been kind and reserved, until today. I finished the 400 and during the recovery interval it felt better so I thought I might have landed weird and started up for the 800...Pain again, I think you see where this is going. I made it through 3 -400s before deciding I would need to dial it down for the rest of the workout. I did a mile at tempo pace and a mile at half marathon pace, I needed to get some sort of speed in. All in all a respectable 5 miles, I had planned to get in my remaining miles once I got home tonight since I ran out of time this morning, hopefully get a few more intervals in, but we will see what the foot says. I am wearing sandals today so nothing is touching or pressing on the part of my foot that hurts- hopefully it likes that :)
5 Miles- 45:14, 9:02 average pace
Mile 1 warm-up- 9:43
Miles 2-5- 35:31, 8:52 average pace
With all the craziness I didn't get an idea of actual mile splits here- oh well!
On to the mini-meltdown I had last night. Jaime, Penny, and I have been exchanging emails about the marathon and its fast approach, and while I have read and participated in these conversations, it wasn't until I went to update my training plan last night that it really hit me- There is only 6 weeks left until the Taper!!!!! All my step up long runs will now be starting with the number 2 instead of a 1. I actually have written down that I will run 50 mpw 2 different times- oh yeah, and I have a half marathon I am supposed to run in 5 weeks! I knew it was all eventually going to come, but it's pretty much here. I have a step back next week and then the insanity begins. This all seemed like a good idea when I started it, I am beginning to wonder what I was thinking!?!?!?!?!?!?
Races: I am getting ready to sign up for my next buch of races- be prepared it is a little insane! The one I cannot make up my mind about is in Atlanta on Labor Day. We will be up there for a wedding, and while I have run in the ATL before, there are some serious hills and about an 1,100 ft elevation difference which makes for not usually the world's fastest runs. The race I am looking at is a 10k, and I just don't know if I would be able to go out and set a PR. My last 10k was not too long ago and actually in Atlanta. I set a very narrow PR then, but the conditions made it tough. This race falls on a Monday so I wouldn't lose a long run from it, it would actually act as tempo run which is what I normally do on Mondays. After my race series 2 weeks ago, I felt it took me at least a solid week to truly feel 100% recovered from all of those hard efforts and to be honest, with that race falling on the week of my first 20 miler, I don't have another week at this point to be 'recovering' and sucking it up, especially for a race I may not do well in, that 20 miler 5 days later is more important. This would not be a final tune-up race before the marathon, I already have that scheduled, so the big question is...is this race a good idea? Should I do it? Should I race it? Should I just use it as a tempo run?
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Zen Run
Half Way through the work week, is a big excitement for me! I had my first class last night, I thought it went really well, and am excited for the semester. I was also by far the youngest person in the room, I was so suprised! Only 2 of the 15 students had been in college in the last 10 years- just to give you some persepective, I am used to being the young one, so per usual I will play it to my advantage.
Now onto the running! My legs continued to be so sore all through the day yesterday that I knew I needed to stretch/roll again once I got home. I did and it made a world of difference last night, my legs finally loosened up for the first time all day. This morning when I got up, they were still tight, but nothing compared to what they had been.
I opted out of the speedwork, I would have had to do it on the treadmill today, and I was just not feeling that. We are having another good weather morning of a cool 77* with a good breeze and it left me yearning to just run outside. I went out with no ipod and ignored my garmin because to be honest I really didn't care. I was treating this as a true easy run, and did not push at all, I wanted to see what my body would do all on its own. I zoned out pretty quickly and before I knew it, it was time to turn around.
Once on the way back, I was passing certain points and thought to myself "I don't remember running through here on the way out" which is whoa strange because I never zone out like that and I didn't feel especially tired either. Once I finished, I checked my Garmin and my times were decent considering I wasn't putting any push into it.
6 Miles- 58:23, 9:43 average pace
Mile 1- 9:49
Mile 2- 9:43
Mile 3- 9:42
Mile 4- 9:46
Mile 5- 9:38
Mile 6- 9:45
It was really nice to just run with no thoughts or cares, I think my body and mind both needed a break from the push today. As we creap towards the peak of marathon training I am really starting to feel the increased efforts: more fatigue, lots of twinges and aches, and my appetite has finally returned. We are certainly on the downhill of this training cycle, and while it has been lots of fun, it is nice to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the taper is getting closer, and as each week ticks off, I find myself getting more and more ready for the couple weeks of decreased mileage I have coming my way.
Now onto the running! My legs continued to be so sore all through the day yesterday that I knew I needed to stretch/roll again once I got home. I did and it made a world of difference last night, my legs finally loosened up for the first time all day. This morning when I got up, they were still tight, but nothing compared to what they had been.
I opted out of the speedwork, I would have had to do it on the treadmill today, and I was just not feeling that. We are having another good weather morning of a cool 77* with a good breeze and it left me yearning to just run outside. I went out with no ipod and ignored my garmin because to be honest I really didn't care. I was treating this as a true easy run, and did not push at all, I wanted to see what my body would do all on its own. I zoned out pretty quickly and before I knew it, it was time to turn around.
Once on the way back, I was passing certain points and thought to myself "I don't remember running through here on the way out" which is whoa strange because I never zone out like that and I didn't feel especially tired either. Once I finished, I checked my Garmin and my times were decent considering I wasn't putting any push into it.
6 Miles- 58:23, 9:43 average pace
Mile 1- 9:49
Mile 2- 9:43
Mile 3- 9:42
Mile 4- 9:46
Mile 5- 9:38
Mile 6- 9:45
It was really nice to just run with no thoughts or cares, I think my body and mind both needed a break from the push today. As we creap towards the peak of marathon training I am really starting to feel the increased efforts: more fatigue, lots of twinges and aches, and my appetite has finally returned. We are certainly on the downhill of this training cycle, and while it has been lots of fun, it is nice to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the taper is getting closer, and as each week ticks off, I find myself getting more and more ready for the couple weeks of decreased mileage I have coming my way.
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