Easy now...
…is what my body is telling me this morning. With only two day of running in so far this week I already have logged 42K/26M – and that without a long run! Monday I did a faster paced 14K/8.7M run, which was on the training schedule.
Yesterday, in anticipation of a late night at work due to a training class, I ran 9K/5.5M in the morning before work (easy pace). But the class ended earlier than expected, so I managed to get home early enough to run with the Graben Running Club, so I ended up with 28K/17.5M for the day. At least I managed to keep the pace down, not like last week when I did two speed workouts.
My legs are tired and sore this morning, which is an indicator that I need to proceed cautiously over the rest of the week. I have cross-training on my schedule for tonight, but I think it is better that I take a rest day. I also may opt for a slightly longer long run this weekend rather than a back-to-back long run.
My inner voice is telling me I have entered the red zone and need to let up a bit on the gas pedal – and I’ve learned to trust my body. I’ll see how I feel tomorrow.
In any case four and a half weeks until my next marathon (Sept. 10)!
Comments
The red zone is an exciting place to be, but I agree it is good to proceed with caution.
Posted by: Rob | August 10, 2006 3:30 PM
with all of these back-to-back long runs and high mileage weeks...geez, someone might think you are an ultrarunner :)
you are amazing, jack. i love all of the detail on your training plan..it really helps me as something to push up against.
by the way, do you think in both metric and english system?
Posted by: matt | August 10, 2006 5:21 PM
Resting today sounds like a good option. Enjoy it!
Posted by: backofpack | August 10, 2006 5:25 PM
There's a fine line between pushing it and overtraining. Enjoy your rest day!
Posted by: Sarah | August 11, 2006 2:45 AM
Good for you! it's so important to know when to rein it in. My legs and muscles don't get as sore as they used to, and I need to learn to listen to other cues. B/c then I just think I can do more. ANd more. ANd more.
Posted by: Rachel | August 11, 2006 6:37 AM