Its not that I haven't been training, I just haven't really had much to report. I am in my 9th week of training, and all is well - I am just where I need to be. I can complete 9 miles (that's the farthest I've gone so far) with little to no problems - I have walked a few minutes here and there (my last one I walked probably 5 or 6 minutes total throughout the run) but I have been told its OK and actually helps with the training. It's better to walk when you want to, not when you HAVE to. I guess?
I have changed my schedule around a bit, however. Doing two of my longer runs on the weekend just wasn't working with my lifestyle and schedule. The schedule I borrowed from Hal Higdon was for intermediate runners - I thought if I followed this schedule I might be surprised at the time I finished during the race. I now realize that the two runs, the long and the pace back to back, is definitely for INTERMEDIATE marathon runners, not a novice like I am. Its OK though, I caught the mistake early enough in my training where I do not think it will affect any of the outcome. I have decided to isolate the long run. I moved the day of the long run to Friday, because for some reason I am just motivated to work out at the begining of the weekend. The marathon pace runs are now reserved for Sunday, which I personally think just makes the best sense. Here is my new schedule:
I am a little worried that the race is on a Sunday and my long runs are all on Friday now... I will have to see as the time gets closer if I should adjust my long runs to Sunday again. Any input on this matter would be appreciated!Getting ready for a nice easy 3 miler... I remember the day when 3 miles was tough!
Nothing better then a nice easy run.
ReplyDeleteDont think it will make much of a difference for you when it comes to long runs friday and race on sunday as long as you do a proper taper