Tuesday Training

Training last night was intense. We worked solely on technique last night. We worked on leg turnover and push-overs. Very intense workouts. And we did it on the Bridle path, which takes more effort because its dirt and up 2 hills. I am very sore now. But a good workout.

Recap

Well, I wouldn't call last week my best week of training ever...didn't really get a lot of good running in. Missed our Tuesday night practice b/c of a work thing and couldn't go to Sat. b/c of a wedding. Hoping this week is better...

Memorial Day = Weekend of Running

Finally really getting back into training. Saturday practice went well, extrememly hot and humid (a preview of summer weather training - which I seemed to have blacked out from last summer). Ran 5 miles which is my longest run since the marathon. Despite being hot and sweaty, had a pretty decent run. Also went for a 30 minute run on Sunday and did some running and cross training (think squats, lounges, situps, pushups, etc) on Monday. Training tonight. Not sure what exactly I'll be doing tonight. Beginners are doing cross training (think I'll pass - sorry Coach Michael!), so I think I'll be running with the Intermediates who are focusing on effort levels.

Getting back into the swing of things

Ran my longest distance since the marathon on Tuesday, 3.5 miles. Definitely felt good to get out there and run again. Also got up on Wednesday morning and went running. Have training this Saturday in CP. Weather is going to be in the 80s. Welcome back to warm weather training. Remember in the winter when I complained about the cold weather?

Pacing

Last night we continued to focus on pacing (something I was not so good at during my last marathon). We started at Bethesda and ran up East drive, across 102 and down the West side for 30 mins. Then we turned around and ran back pushing ourselves a bit. I managed to run back faster then I ran there (which is good). Ran just over 6 miles total.

Spoke with Coach Ramon about this weekends training run. Wasn't sure if I needed to run long again or if I should begin to taper (taper is when you start running easier to prep your body for marathon day). While my mileage will go down, I don't actually get to taper. According to Ramon, I need to run 14 miles on Saturday: 6 very easy and 8 hard. Making sure to push myself on the last 8 is key. Weather should be in the 40's on Saturday, making it great running weather.