Training for a marathon takes a lot of time, dedication, and planning. I was happy to have a week where my daily runs were not a predetermined mileage to run this week. I went on how I felt. For the most part, except for Thursday, I ran the speed my body wanted to run. It was glorious.
So, what did I actually do this week?
Monday
3 mile walk
Tuesday
3 mile run at 9:28 average pace
9 miles biking
Wednesday
5.5 mile run at 8:12 average pace
5 miles biking
weights
Thursday
6 mile run
11 miles biking
Friday
off
Saturday
4 mile run at 7:54 pace
Sunday
10 mile run at 8:20 pace
5 miles biking
weights
Total Running Miles: 28.5
Total Biking Miles: 30
Walking Miles: 3
Weights: 2 days
Now the question becomes....
Do I want to run the Monumental Marathon on November 5?
I am going to see how I feel this week, and then make my decision next Sunday. It is hard to prepare for something for 4 months and not do as well as you anticipated.
My life as a runner, perfectionist, athlete, 20-something, and type 1 diabetic.
I really think with a good weather day, you would've blown your goal out of the water. If you can get a nice 18-20 mile run in this weekend, you should totally do the other marathon. I'm doing one that weekend, but I'm pacing a friend and then hoping to be quick for one on Dec. 10.
ReplyDeleteYou can totally do another mary on 11-5, but listen to your legs and head about it leading up to the race
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