AM: (6+ miles, 54:32). 10 x :25 w/1` recovery. I did this much slower than I normally would - probably more like the pace I do strides on the track before workouts. Partly because I did not want to overdo it and partly because I was actually running much faster than usual today -- I did not feel "great", but apparently my legs notice a difference in the reduced volume, I hit my first landmark today (almost a mile) 17 secs faster than usual! Consequently, I wanted to make sure I did not do everything too much faster, so I did these on the dirt (slows me down) and really concentrated on feeling easy and relaxed.
PM: (3.5 very easy miles on the dirt).
So, in order to calm myself down and keep my training in focus I summarized my 6 month build-up for this race on Sunday. All mileage includes taper weeks for key race(s).
3 months to 1/2 way point (and 1/2 marathon race): average mileage 65 mpw, high of 73. Two to three workouts a week (two at 5K-15K range and alternate weeks with additional workout 1/2 marathon pace).
3 months to marathon race: average 70 mpw, high of 81. Two to three workouts a week (one at 5K-15K pace - occassionally a MP alternate) alternating one additional at MP. Longest run a little over 22 miles (done 2 times; 20 miles with 8 @ MP two times; many 18 milers). Have included testing fluid and carb intake in all long runs over 18 miles.
Training miles missed in the past 6 months: 4 miles (sickness) + 8 miles (business/travel)
So there it is. I know what I would like to do better, but it is what it is ... we'll just have to see how it works.
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