running for my mind

My legs are pretty beat up today. Going to do some stretching and foam rolling. It is my daughter's birthday. Crazy to me that Grey is 2!

Excited to start my extended taper into Boston.

8 super easy - took 5 miles to feel alright and then it was over. My quads were sore and my right glute was borderline painful. Now, my legs are more sore. Saturday's run really beat me up. I am looking forward to some slow recovery runs this week. 

6 this morning. Still feeling Saturday's run in my legs for sure. Did 4 of the miles at a moderate pace though once my legs loosened up a bit. 

Anyone use heat to sooth muscles and aches? I have a heating pad at work and it seems to be helping, but wanted to get the thoughts of others. Thanks.

10 miles total. 2 mile warm up - 3-2-1 with .5 in between - cool down.

Per Josh's suggestion, I did a 3-2-1 workout this morning. He said that he likes to do a progression for mental strength. I will call the 6 miles MP miles though they were faster than I plan on running Boston. Felt good to know I am capable of today's workout though

3 - 6:46, 6:35, 6:19
2 - 6:17, 6:13
1 - 5:49

8.2 easy - my legs felt a little heavy from yesterday's workout. I think I will start a heavier taper now and get the legs feeling solid for Boston. I am happy that I have made it (almost) through another training cycle injury free.

6.5 easy. Starting to break in the new shoes that I am wearing for Boston. I think I will do somewhere close to 16 miles tomorrow. I might toss in a couple faster miles in the middle just to keep the legs turning over. Won't do anything too crazy though.

15.5 - felt OK