Week 12, Day 2
Phase: Marathon
Workout: 15 to 30 minute Warm-Up + Stride Workout: 8 to 10 times 30 seconds with 1 minute recovery jog between + 15 to 30 minute Cool-down
Purpose: Build Sprint – leg turnover and lactic acid tolerance
Phase: Marathon
Workout: 15 to 30 minute Warm-Up + Stride Workout: 8 to 10 times 30 seconds with 1 minute recovery jog between + 15 to 30 minute Cool-down
Purpose: Build Sprint – leg turnover and lactic acid tolerance
Not quite as tired as yesterday, but definitely not as sharp as I’d like. Left shin still a bit tender so I cut back my warm up and cool down to the bare minimum 15 minutes each. I didn’t, however, scrimp on the important part of the workout; 10 times 30 seconds with a 60 second recovery jog.
Actually I felt better on the 30 second intervals than I did for the rest of the workout, but maybe that’s just me being optimistic about things. Anyway, glad to get this one out of the way and I’m looking forward to more ice tonight, a good night’s sleep and an easy “recovery” day tomorrow.
For the record:
Distance: 5.75 miles
Time: 45:00
Pace: 7:49 per mile
This normal wear and tear? Or, do you think the program isn’t agreeing with you?
Normal wear and tear. The last couple of weeks have been quite intense to be honest. I’m also not used to these 70+ mile weeks.
I can always treat myself to a day off if I’m really struggling, but I’m not quite there yet….
Thanks for the comment!
–Steve
Cool… Glad to hear that the training is going well. Just under two months to Richmond, right?