A little late with the recap this week. Still recovering from Baltimore on Saturday.
Monday 10/8:
My version of a mini-taper for Baltimore. I was considering not running at all, but with all of the mileage I've been laying down could a super easy 3 miler relaly do any harm?
I really did have every intention on getting 10-ish miles done on Sunday and in the afternoon I headed out for my usual run along the river. By mile 3, however, after I had already had to stop twice to walk because of calf cramping, I called it a day and headed home. I was a little upset to lose the mileage, but if thats the cost of running a sub-3:50 marathon the day before then I will happily take it!
Only two more weeks until taper!
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| Oh so much pain by the time I reached the finish |
Monday 10/8:
15.65 mile bike
I've been completely resting on Mondays and taking the bus to work, but after last week's cutback week I felt like I had a lot of energy and didn't want to be stuck on public transit. It felt great to get back on my back after a few days off. Mike and I are starting to invest in some winter gear. Right now that includes a pair of leg warmers that I can roll under my bike shorts, gloves, and a pullover. Its only been around 50 degrees and I'm already freezing on the ride in. I have no idea how I will survive December bike commuting!
Tuesday 10/9:
6.13 mile run
15.65 mile bike
Nothing special here. Blah blah blah another 6 mile run.
Wednesday 10/10:
5.96 mile run AM
15.65 mile bike
6.01 mile run PM
15.65 mile bike
6.01 mile run PM
I've been avoiding biking and doing doubles in the same day, but I felt good and I knew I wanted to take it easy the rest of week so I stacked them.
Thursday 10/11:
4.44 mile run
15.65 mile bike
For the first time ever I think, I ran during my lunch break. My coworker and I did a few laps around a park near work and barely broke a sweat thanks to the cooler weather. I am going to try and make this a Thursday tradition for now on.
Friday 10/12:
3.03 mile run
My version of a mini-taper for Baltimore. I was considering not running at all, but with all of the mileage I've been laying down could a super easy 3 miler relaly do any harm?
Saturday 10/13:
26.2 mile run - Baltimore Marathon!
Sunday 10/14
10.84 mile run 6.13 mile run
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| Still running 8:30s for some amazingly strange reason |
I really did have every intention on getting 10-ish miles done on Sunday and in the afternoon I headed out for my usual run along the river. By mile 3, however, after I had already had to stop twice to walk because of calf cramping, I called it a day and headed home. I was a little upset to lose the mileage, but if thats the cost of running a sub-3:50 marathon the day before then I will happily take it!
Week 15 Totals
57.91 miles running
46.95 miles biking
Only two more weeks until taper!
your training freaking rocks, I wish my body would hold up with that kind of mileage!
ReplyDeleteHoly crap that's a lot of miles before a killer marathon! Nice work! I ran 3 miles after my marathon and was exhausted.
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