As I mentioned in the last post, I'm now having to travel a lot for work which is putting a damper on things. Here's a summary of this week's running and workouts.
Sunday, Feb. 16th, I had to drive to Raeford, NC for work. I got there much later than I anticipated. By the time I got checked into the hotel, got directions to the All American Trail and drove there, it was 4 o'clock. Sunset was at 6 and the trail goes through the woods so I knew I had around 2 hours before it got dark. I ran out for a little over 4.5 miles, turned around and then ran back. I finished at 9.26 miles in a time of 2:11:08 which is roughly a 14:08 pace. I really wanted to run 18 today, but at least I ran. My legs were a little stiff from being in the car for 4 plus hours, but overall I felt good on the trail. It was rather sandy which I found odd and made it a little challenging for running at times.
Monday, Feb. 17th, I had my work meeting and then a four + hour drive home. I had hoped to run a little in the morning before work, but I slept right through. I guess the 9 miles yesterday wore me out more than I thought it did. I typically take a rest day after I run, so I wasn't too upset. I was just upset I didn't get to run farther yesterday.
Tuesday, Feb. 18th, I ran 5.08 miles. I tried to push it, but I felt like garbage. I felt so slow and awkward that I didnt' even look at my watch while running. HOwever, when I got done, I saw that my average pace was 13:28! I guess that explained why it felt so hard to run. That's a good minute faster than my long run pace, but not my fastest pace for a shorter run. Later, I did a total body workout at home before going to bed.
Wednesday, Feb. 19th, I took a rest day.
Thursday, Feb. 20th, I worked at home. I was supposed to run, but it was crazy cold and the "feels like" temp was in the single digits. No sense getting sick this close to the marathon if it can be avoided so I stayed in.
Friday, Feb. 21st, I went for a run after work. I started out at what felt like a good pace. It seemed sort of easy in a way, but I could tell by my cadence that I was running faster. I figured I'd see how long I could hold on. I hit the first mile in 12:09, the second mile at a 12:22 average pace and the third mile at a 12:44 average pace. I didn't catch the 4th mile but I finished 5.62 miles in 1:11:36 for an average pace of 12:44. I have to keep in mind that there is a half mile + section between mile 3 and 4 that is all uphill. A pretty good uphill too. I'm guessing my pace slowed here but I was able to bring it home strong.
Saturday, Feb. 22nd, was a rest day in preparation for tomorrow's long run. Since it is only 3 weeks left until the Marathon, and I've only had one 18.2 mile run, my goal tomorrow is to run 18.2 miles again. I should probably cut back and run 15 or so miles, but mentally, I need to do this. My one and only 18 miler was not great. Even though I finished in the pace I needed to, 14:40 pace vs the 14:53 I will need to accomplish, I had to walk several times. I was really hoping to run as much of the marathon as possible.
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