It's really hot and humid in New Orleans in early June. Running in this weather resembles running in the inferno, believe me! However, I am having a great week of base training. My legs are feeling great, they have a spark and are ready to start with a 5-week build-up. My mileage this week will be around 37-40 miles. I am running my easy runs at a very good pace 8-8:10 min/mile. The short speed workouts were also good. I did a 6x1 min fartlek on Tuesday and a 2x1 mile tempo this morning. My speed is good, I don't feel heavy running in these difficult conditions. So I am very happy about it.
I am also hitting the gym every day. I didn't do enough strength training in the spring and this is the time to make up for that mistake. Strength training is very important in my marathon program. A strong core helps my form and my speed, and boosts my endurance. I used to think that running and strength training were not good complements, but my performance in the past 4 marathons suggest that it has helped my running tremendously.
I would like to do some racing before starting with the heavy loaded 12-week plan for Berlin. Unfortunately, I can't find races in the area... I will keep looking! I have 3-4 races in mind before Berlin, one of them is a half-marathon in Chicago. I just don't know whether I will have enough time to travel this summer. I will keep you informed.
I am going to keep enjoying the 101 degree weather in NOLA... have a great weekend!
I am also hitting the gym every day. I didn't do enough strength training in the spring and this is the time to make up for that mistake. Strength training is very important in my marathon program. A strong core helps my form and my speed, and boosts my endurance. I used to think that running and strength training were not good complements, but my performance in the past 4 marathons suggest that it has helped my running tremendously.
I would like to do some racing before starting with the heavy loaded 12-week plan for Berlin. Unfortunately, I can't find races in the area... I will keep looking! I have 3-4 races in mind before Berlin, one of them is a half-marathon in Chicago. I just don't know whether I will have enough time to travel this summer. I will keep you informed.
I am going to keep enjoying the 101 degree weather in NOLA... have a great weekend!
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