The last few weeks my legs have felt heavy, concrete-like, so a slight step back in mileage was needed. They felt better this week. I will admit that I still have a ways to go, but the strategy of taking it least one day a week very, very easy seems to do the trick. This last week it was Friday. I normally do about 10 plus miles at a general aerobic pace, but this week decided to do 3 very easy in the morning and the same in the evening. Both runs were with my dog, Huey, so included lots of stopping, walking and sniffing the ground. (Huey, not me!). The legs responded well Saturday morning. Certainly, not race ready, but unlike last Saturday, my miles got faster and faster rather than the other way. Sunday I ran 20 plus and while not blistering fast, again I managed to get faster and faster.
So to recap, another 90 mile week, a decent block tempo workout on Tuesday, where I ran 13 miles and 3x4 miles, one at 7:30 pace, another block at 6:45 and the final one at 6:30 pace. I ran lots of hills, and also through in a very light progression run on Thursday night. A solid week, especially when compared to my performance in week 12.
The weather coming up looks glorious. Probably be making the transition from evening to early morning runner. Warmer temps, no snow and ice and lots and lots of daylight. Always love this transition. Need to have the legs recover some more and nail some more quality workouts. Only about 4 weeks of hard training remain and need to make the best of it.
Happy Running!
Rick
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