13 miles divided by 2
I was supposed to run long this weekend - like 13 miles long. I did half that distance on Saturday. Somehow, I got off on counting back my weeks from the marathon. I thought I was supposed to run 10, actually, then came to work and realized it was 13 and that I did not accomplish my goal for the week. Not only that, but I only ran 4.5 mi on Sunday.
So what's a marathon runner in training to do? Do I double up and somehow try to get up to that mileage sometime this week? Do I simply go forward and keep on schedule and ignore my failings?
What have you done that works and doesn't work?
Honestly, I am going to move forward and relish my light week last week - only 28 miles total, following three weeks of 40 miles each. I am going to thank my body for forcing me to take a micro mini-break. Why? I feel refreshed today. I feel good. My legs feel strong, but not tired. My mental outlook is positive. I am on week five of the 18 week training schedule. It's time to make a hard push to the end, gaining each week. In reality, this is the best thing that could have happened to me. I have had my break. No excuses going forward.
So here's to the following good runs this week: 7 mi on Wed; 14 mi on Sat; 6 mi on Sunday; several short easy runs in between. I am mentally and physically up to the challenge.
So what's a marathon runner in training to do? Do I double up and somehow try to get up to that mileage sometime this week? Do I simply go forward and keep on schedule and ignore my failings?
What have you done that works and doesn't work?
Honestly, I am going to move forward and relish my light week last week - only 28 miles total, following three weeks of 40 miles each. I am going to thank my body for forcing me to take a micro mini-break. Why? I feel refreshed today. I feel good. My legs feel strong, but not tired. My mental outlook is positive. I am on week five of the 18 week training schedule. It's time to make a hard push to the end, gaining each week. In reality, this is the best thing that could have happened to me. I have had my break. No excuses going forward.
So here's to the following good runs this week: 7 mi on Wed; 14 mi on Sat; 6 mi on Sunday; several short easy runs in between. I am mentally and physically up to the challenge.
3 Comments:
I haven't put those kind of miles yet in my marathon training, but I'd say go with the "break".
My $.02
You sound like you're in the right spot both physically and mentally. I think the break is what you needed. Good luck this week!
Just let that missed long run slide. You don't want to pack it in and hurt yourself. You'll do great!!
;)
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