Monday, 4/2: 6.3 miles. Ran the first 5 with Riley and final 1+ with Lulu. I felt pretty heavy for most of the run. The wind was picking up and it started to snow during the last mile. Average of 6:53 pace.
Tuesday, 4/3: 6.3 miles at 6:43 pace with the dogs on a chilly morning. It was a cool 28 degrees at the start but there was not any wind, which was nice. I ran many of the same roads as usual but took a little different route to mix things up. Went down Noyes Neck, down Chapman, up Langworthy, Moonlight, Valley, and back home along Shore Road. Took Lulu for a little less than a mile as I was pressed for time. Sorry Lulu. Felt pretty good out there. Closed the last 3 miles all under 6:40 pace.
Wednesday, 4/4: 7 miles total. 3+ mile warmup with Riley, followed by 10X400 w short jog rest. All effort based..average pace for workout with jog rest was 6:12 p/mile to total 3.6 miles. This is probably my last "hard" workout before that big run I have scheduled on April 16th. Huffing and puffing by the end of the run.
Thursday, 4/5: 5.5 mile run with the dogs on a chilly and windy morning. Average of 6:52 pace. When will I be able to put away the winter clothes?
PT session # 11. My body is on the upside!
Friday, 4/6: 35 minutes of stretching/mobility work.
Saturday, 4/7: 10 miles in 63 minutes for an average of 6:17 per mile around the pond. It was windy and cold out there today. I was hoping to run around 6:30 pace but just ended up going faster. I need to be more conservative next week. Had another weird gagging feeling around 7 miles that I attribute to a mix of allergies and wind in the face. Solid run
Sunday, 4/8: 6 miles in the Ninigret Wild Refuge Trails with Shara. Enjoyed this quiet and peaceful run. We were fortunate to even land a baby sitter for a little over an hour. Feeling tied and lazy today.
Weekly miles: 41
Synopsis: a solid week with a solid workout and Saturday run. This marathon training is a funny thing. The buildup felt like forever but it's also hard to believe the race is just about here. I'm a bit nervous about the logistics but also have to remind myself not to worry about things I can't control..there are sooo many of them!! Let the waiting begin.
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Sunday, April 1, 2018
March 26th through April 1st
Monday-6.4 miles with the dogs. 4+ with Riley, the remaining 2+ with Lulu. Wore an old pair of Asics 2000s to mix it up and loved the cushioning.
Tuesday-6.1 miles with the dogs on a chilly morning. Saw JV!
Wednesday-6.7 miles. Warmup with Riley for 3.3 miles and then did 3x8, 3x4,3x2. No more than 40 seconds of jog rest. Effort based. Left IT tight. Solid workout and ran them at 6:00 minute pace including the rest.
Thursday-40 minutes of mobility of stretching. I need it!
Thursday afternoon-PT session #10. The therapist informed me my mobility is the best it's been since I've been getting treatments. I'll take it..hoping for more forward movement.
Friday-14 miles at an average of 6:34 pace. It was a nice feeling to know I didn't have to pump out another really long one. I was hoping to get some pace work in but my plans changed due to this weird congestion/gagging issue I had when I started my first set of MP miles. I settled down, coughed up some stuff, and regrouped. Ended it like this..3 miles at around MP (6:24, 6:36, 6:24), I mile E (6:42), 2 miles at T pace (6:15, 6:13) and 2 miles E(6:43, 6:29). Perceived effort is a funny thing. I finished the run before the rain really started to come down. It was a humid one though.
Enjoyed the rest of Good Friday and Shara and I took H for a 2 mile walk in her wagon in the afternoon.
Saturday-6 miles@ 7:19 pace. Family Stroller Cruise on a nice spring day. Pushing Haley back up hill from the beach was no joke but good fun! Looking forward to more of these.
Sunday-6.5 miles @ 6:20 pace. Went on an Easter Sunday cruise with the dogs and they were cruising. Even dropped a sub 6 mile. Felt good and was moving well.
Weekly Mileage: 46 miles
Synopsis: 2 weeks to go until the big show. Running Boston has always been a dream of mine and it is now coming into view. From here, I'll be slowing things down and will start the waiting game. It's a good time to work on planning and logistics but too soon to get nervous.
Tuesday-6.1 miles with the dogs on a chilly morning. Saw JV!
Wednesday-6.7 miles. Warmup with Riley for 3.3 miles and then did 3x8, 3x4,3x2. No more than 40 seconds of jog rest. Effort based. Left IT tight. Solid workout and ran them at 6:00 minute pace including the rest.
Thursday-40 minutes of mobility of stretching. I need it!
Thursday afternoon-PT session #10. The therapist informed me my mobility is the best it's been since I've been getting treatments. I'll take it..hoping for more forward movement.
Friday-14 miles at an average of 6:34 pace. It was a nice feeling to know I didn't have to pump out another really long one. I was hoping to get some pace work in but my plans changed due to this weird congestion/gagging issue I had when I started my first set of MP miles. I settled down, coughed up some stuff, and regrouped. Ended it like this..3 miles at around MP (6:24, 6:36, 6:24), I mile E (6:42), 2 miles at T pace (6:15, 6:13) and 2 miles E(6:43, 6:29). Perceived effort is a funny thing. I finished the run before the rain really started to come down. It was a humid one though.
Enjoyed the rest of Good Friday and Shara and I took H for a 2 mile walk in her wagon in the afternoon.
Saturday-6 miles@ 7:19 pace. Family Stroller Cruise on a nice spring day. Pushing Haley back up hill from the beach was no joke but good fun! Looking forward to more of these.
Sunday-6.5 miles @ 6:20 pace. Went on an Easter Sunday cruise with the dogs and they were cruising. Even dropped a sub 6 mile. Felt good and was moving well.
Weekly Mileage: 46 miles
Synopsis: 2 weeks to go until the big show. Running Boston has always been a dream of mine and it is now coming into view. From here, I'll be slowing things down and will start the waiting game. It's a good time to work on planning and logistics but too soon to get nervous.
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