26.2M am 0-3M warm-up 4-26.2M at 6.14mun/M
I decided to fit in a proper long run this morning to end what feels like one of my best ever weeks of training. I find running a full marathon in training is a good way of removing the fear factor from racing it. I ate well last night and drank a pint of milk in the middle of the night amd a glass of squash before starting to prepare myself, butI didn't eat or drink at all during the run (partly because I didn't want to stop and partly to show myself I have plenty of reserves).
I ran the first three miles nice and easy amd then picked my pace up to a bit under 6.30 per mile. I then very gradually increased it. I ended up averaging 6.14min/M for the last 23.2 miles. I probably ran the last 15 miles at a pretty even 6.10min/M. It felt pretty easy legs and breathing wise. I wasn't at all tight and didn't have to push to keep the pace up, though by the time I finished I felt a bit hot, generally achy and pleased to finish (but better than I've felt before on these sorts of runs).
All in all, it was a good end to a 125 mile week (my 2nd biggest ever I think).
I decided to fit in a proper long run this morning to end what feels like one of my best ever weeks of training. I find running a full marathon in training is a good way of removing the fear factor from racing it. I ate well last night and drank a pint of milk in the middle of the night amd a glass of squash before starting to prepare myself, butI didn't eat or drink at all during the run (partly because I didn't want to stop and partly to show myself I have plenty of reserves).
I ran the first three miles nice and easy amd then picked my pace up to a bit under 6.30 per mile. I then very gradually increased it. I ended up averaging 6.14min/M for the last 23.2 miles. I probably ran the last 15 miles at a pretty even 6.10min/M. It felt pretty easy legs and breathing wise. I wasn't at all tight and didn't have to push to keep the pace up, though by the time I finished I felt a bit hot, generally achy and pleased to finish (but better than I've felt before on these sorts of runs).
All in all, it was a good end to a 125 mile week (my 2nd biggest ever I think).
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Rich, I never comment (though always read), but that is pretty impressive!
ReplyDeleteAlso not a bad idea, to take the fear out of racing the distance. I assume you are therefore looking ahead to London next year?
Oh and after missing the 36 I wanted at the Hightate 10,000m, 4 weeks later I did a 36.00, before doing even better the next week (28.12 for a 5 mile). Your advice as always, was good :-)
Anyway I hope the family is well, and good to see you back to some serious volume!
Anthony