I finally strung together a good week of training.
My speed/tempo work was not my fastest, and I cramped up towards the end, but I ran some decent times. I was pretty worn out at the end of my long runs, but they also went pretty well. I also found it interesting that I needed a lot more fluid and calories than usual during the long runs. I guess I am less efficient after the time off.
But it was great to get back to some good solid training. Here is the summary:
My speed/tempo work was not my fastest, and I cramped up towards the end, but I ran some decent times. I was pretty worn out at the end of my long runs, but they also went pretty well. I also found it interesting that I needed a lot more fluid and calories than usual during the long runs. I guess I am less efficient after the time off.
But it was great to get back to some good solid training. Here is the summary:
- Saturday: 20 miles @ 7:25 (much it was hilly trails)
- Sunday: 20 miles + lifting
- Monday: 10 miles
- Tuesday: 14 miles with 2 @ 6:00 + lifting
- Wednesday: Off (traveling for work)
- Thursday: 6 miles with 4 @ 6:15 + lifting
- Friday: 10 miles
- Total: 80 miles
Comments
Glad to hear you're feeling good and getting out to hike in the mountains!