McMillan Custom Marathon Plan: Week 2 Day 5

Posted by Steve ()

July 11, 2008

Week 2, Day 5
Phase: Base
Workout: 30 to 40 Easy Run
Purpose: Build Endurance

Popped out lunchtime to do an easy 30 to 40 minute run in the prescribed 7:12-7:42 range. Legs were fatigued from last night’s Steady State run, but aside from that I felt fine. I kept reminding myself of Coach McMillan’s words of wisdom — “adaptation does not occur during the stressful workouts, it occurs during the rest/recovery periods” — and just focused on enjoying myself and being outside in the sun and the fresh air.

I found myself speeding up slightly in the third mile and had to really concentrate on my form to slow things down. Not always the easiest thing for me to do, but I’m working on it.

In the end I covered just over 5 miles in a little under 40 minutes. All that’s left for the week is just one more easy run tomorrow morning before I hit the road for Muddy Buddy! 2 weeks down, 18 to go!