McMillan Custom Marathon Plan: Week 8 Day 5

Posted by Steve ()

August 22, 2008

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Week 8, Day 5
Phase: Pre-Marathon
Workout: 35 to 45 minute Easy Run
Purpose: Build Endurance

Fairly even paced run this afternoon in warm and windy conditions. Covered six miles in just over 45 minutes for an average 7:30 per mile pace. It felt a little quicker, but I think the wind slowed me down. A good run though considering yesterday’s tough workout.

Back at the house I treated myself to another 15 minute ice bath. I truly believe the cold water helps my legs recover and with an unplanned 5k to race tomorrow I need all the help I can get.

Splits: 7:46 7:21 7:30 7:29 7:27 7:27

Tomorrow’s race is the East Coast Surfing Championships 5k; just one of the many beach oriented events that make up North America’s Oldest Running Surfing Competition and the second oldest continuously-run surfing contest in the world. The race usually attracts many of the best local runners and always guarantees a fast boardwalk finish. Should be a good challenge….

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