I hit 8.5 miles this morning (67.33), which is my longest run since October. I have arrived at the approach I am going to take between now and the fall marathon. Basically I am going to keep increasing speed on the six milers duiring the week until I am consistently in the 43-44 minute range and get up to a weekly 12-16 miler at eight minute pace.
I despise runs over 10 miles and stumbled upon an article a few years ago on the myth of the 20-22 mile training run as key prep for the marathon. The article essentially states that 20-22 mile runs are too long to go when you are training as it ties to much of your weekly miles into one run and opens you up to injury. The key is to learn how to run when your legs are tired so rather than doing a long 20, do 14-16 and the next day go 6-8. Any suggestion that I can avoid a 20 mile run works for me.
I had dinner with Miranda and James last night, a trainer at UB and he comically tried to help me with my form on deadlifts. I say comically because no one has worse form than me, which is the most compelling reason for why I should cross fit - so I don't end up crippled due to horrible form while squatting. That is one of the benefits of going to 24 Hour Fitness to run on the treadmill - next to the out of shape joggers I look relatively smooth.
First you're blogging with a Crossfitter, then dinner with a CF trainer? This is getting serious.
ReplyDeleteI'm finally less sick, so hoping to hit a good run tomorrow. I'm going to have to freaking start training over at this rate.