Since I’m not able to race the Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half-Marathon next weekend, I decided I would race the St. Patrick’s Day 8k instead. Coach George wanted me to get (at least) one race in the books before Boston – and he suggested the 8k. While it’s not the ideal distance for a marathon goal-race, it is a flat and fast race (one that would, hopefully, boost my confidence).
As a result, my {week 10} training involved less running and more “taking it easy”.
Mileage: 30
Monday {5 miles} – Coming off of a 17 miler, I took this run really easy. I felt good, but around mile 3, I could tell my legs were tired. I backed off the pace.
Tuesday {track} – I felt really good at the track. It was a change of pace from the usual 800m or 1200m workouts (not sure if you had noticed a trend) and it was nice to mix things up. It’s also lighter earlier now, and the sun makes me feel awesome!
1.5 mile warm-up and 2 mile cool-down
1 x 1600m – 6:20
2 x 1200m – 4:40/4:41
2 x 800m – 3:02/3:01
2 x 400m – 1:24/1:20
Wednesday {5 miles} – I ran 3.5 miles in the morning; and 1.5 miles in the afternoon. BJ and I had originally planned to run together but work events got in the away. I joined him for 1.5 miles in the evening. It was an awesome day – warm temps and sun. {I can’t wait for Spring}
Thursday {rest day} – Took the day off, and I needed it – especially after running around all day and being on my feet for 8 hours.
Friday {5 miles} – I worked packet pick-up at Pacers Logan Circle – which was a lot of fun and got me excited about the St. Patrick’s Day 8k. There is such an energy about races/expos/packet pick-up and I love it! After packet pick-up, I hit the trail for an easy 5 mile run. Another beautiful day in DC!
Saturday {rest day} – I rested up – big race tomorrow {wink}
Sunday {RACE – 8k} – I’ll write a full race report (and post) but I had a great race! I felt really strong, fast, and comfortable. It was a major PR for me (by 3:30 minutes) and I finished in a time of 32:02!! Training is paying off.
10 down, 5 to go!
Congrats on a great race!
Your “taking it easy” week looks anything but easy! Great job on the race girl, can’t wait to hear all the deets!
That shot above was the best of the day, I think! I love it. You need to update your PR side bar!! 😉
Great race and I like the photo. Boston will be here before you know it!
Congrats on such a great race!
Congrats on the PR! I can’t wait to read the full report!
sooo awesome!! i love the pic, too. your training is going so well!
i hope to see you at the expo on thursday – going to head there around lunch time with baby gus :o)