re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread

I feel like I'm caught in the middle with my Hal Higdon long runs-->

My neighbor and I did 12 at 9:17 when the plan called for 9:50-11:15 ...we finished strong and it was very enjoyable..heart rate was low & steady and we talked the entire time.

I worry that I am running them too fast or is it that my goal pace and plan are too conservative?

BRM,

Thanks and that lines up with my:

7:55 5K
8:20 10K

For once, my form felt good and stronger as we picked up the pace at the end. I think we will reasonably push it on good days and stay within the "guidelines" on not good days. Basically let our body guide us.

I have decided to go out with the 1:55 pace group at the Houston Half on the 27th and fight like hell to make it happen.

Thanks for the offer for texts also, I sincerely appreciate the support.

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First run of the day was a frosty 30 degree 9 miler. This weather rocks!

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Emphatically agree with this statement. I think my run today (12 miles) was the longest I have until the 27th. I didn't think I was doing well on my time until I was over halfway through, then I saw I was running 40 sec/mi faster than my goal pace. It really helps that the mornings have been in the high 40s/low 50s for a while now.

I'm really looking forward to this taper stretch.

Brigid Kosgei just smashed the world record in Chicago. 2:14:02. Previously 2:15:20 and nobody had really gotten anywhere close to that.

PHB had a great Chicago Marathon this morning. Great PR!

I'm freaking out today.

Yesterday I woke up with ankle pain, and it has continued into today. I don't remember rolling my ankle or doing anything that would have resulted in an ankle sprain, but good old internet searches indicate this could be peroneal tendonitis. The pain is only on the outside part of my foot, and I can feel some lower calf tightness as well.

My marathon is less than two weeks away, so I'm hoping some RICE, Advil, and time will hear this up quick. Really bummed about this.

I got that Forerunner 35 yesterday after my weekly long run. I have an off day today, but I am looking forward to using tomorrow for my speed work.

I enter my Sharpening Phase this week.

M: Rest + Weight Training
Tu: 2 Miles EZ; 6 X 800m @ 5K Pace w/ 400m RIs; 2 Miles EZ + Weight Training
W: 6-Mile Recovery Run w/ 1/2 Mile Barefoot Finish
Th: 8 Miles EZ w/ 8 X 12" Hill Sprints + Weight Training
F: 2 Miles EZ; 5 Miles @ 1/2 Marathon/10K Pace w/ 2' Active Recovery; 2 Miles EZ + Weight Training
Sa: 7-Mile Recovery Run + Weight Training
Su: 12 Miles

I fricked myself over pretty good by not running any my long runs quicker. Most were roughly 1:15 to 1:45 slower than my goal race pace. Doesn't give me a whole lot of confidence going into my race in 1.5 weeks. Thinking about getting in some 2 mile repeats this week at goal race pace to boost my confidence.

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PHB had a great Chicago Marathon this morning. Great PR!

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Thanks, Burtemis. That was my first major marathon. So...many...people. There's no way you can overestimate the number of people on the course - running and spectating. Makes for a great race and atmosphere. Also, makes the race strategy a little harder. I'd bet I ran an extra half mile total just weaving in and out of people along the way. But I really had fun out there and was able to hit a time I was happy with.

To anybody who may not have run Chicago before and might be interested, I'd highly recommend. The race directors and volunteers do it all really well. It's amazing how many details they get right to make it a great experience. And the course is awesome - mostly right in the heart of the city.

Burt, I know you're set up to have a killer WRM next month. Good luck to everybody on their upcoming races