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Mike Davis
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« on: December 29, 2008, 02:11:55 pm »
Today is my sixth day in a row and I have a 5k to run on Thursday.
I'm feeling pretty good and hoping for a PR in this race.
Should I push it to seven days in a row and rest Wednesday or just rest for two days before the race?
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Running without hills is like motorcycling without corners.
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« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2008, 02:40:10 pm »
Just don't do any hard running in the days leading up to the race. But running is fine.
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« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2008, 03:44:45 pm »
Agreed.  Also don't push distance.  Not sure how many you normally do in a day, but don't exceed your norm, and take em easy.  You've got business on Thursday.
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Mike Davis
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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2008, 05:55:34 pm »
Thanks for the replies.
I ran my normal 6 mile route at an easy pace today and I'm glad I did; It was an eventful run!
I'm still feeling good and I know I'll be ready to go on Thursday after one day of rest.
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« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2009, 04:56:46 pm »
Had a great race today and a new 5k PR.
Race report in my blog.
What a great way to start the new year!
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