Boston Marathon Week

5 weeks and 2 days until the Traverse City Marathon… I am entering the most important part of my preparation for the race. In the horizon 2 long runs (2:40 hrs. or more) and 2 marathon pace runs are waiting for me. I feel strong and, above all, healthy. This week has been good so far. As I said in my last post, chances are that am going to run a half marathon in Kalamazoo this Saturday. This week’s training is thus designed for that purpose.

Monday—60 mins. (7.5 miles). I went for a run with Scott. The pace was a little bit faster than what I wanted but still within my range. No major problems. Strength training to end.

Tuesday—4x10 mins tempo (2 mins recovery). Total miles: 8. I knew this tempo was not going to be pretty. I didn’t rest enough and my times were not good. Anyhow, the tempo run is done and I now have three days to fully recover before running in Kzoo.

Wednesday:  AM: 5 miles, PM: 6 miles. Total miles 11. I felt good in the morning run, my legs were faster than expected and am happy about that. The pace was in the mid 8’s, no major issues to report. I then went to the gym for 30 mins to do some strength training. The PM run will also be at a very easy pace. This is the first double header of the season! Will let you know how I feel in my run.