Back to Training
Last night I dusted off my running shoes and went for a run, the first in 6 days. Normally after such a long break I am full of energy and ready for an intensive run, but last night this was not the case. I don’t know whether it was the 12½ hour bus ride on Sunday, or the fact that I ran a marathon a week ago, but my legs were really tight and I only managed an easy pace of 5:49/K (9:22/M) for the 14K/8.7M. Actually this is a good thing because I should hold off on any tempo runs for another week anyway.
The next big event on my calendar is a challenging 50K race on October 21 in Schwaebisch Gmuend, Germany. With only 5½ weeks until the event I have to decide rather quickly how to best use this time to maintain my fitness. I definitely need to get some hill training in, as the race has some of the worst (best) hill climbs in any race that I have run to date.
Here is the elevation profile (elevation in meters, distance in kilometers):
Comments
I enjoyed your vacation description and pictures. What a nice treat after you marathon.
Now its back to business for your 50k. : ) Quite a few nice peaks in that race profile!
Posted by: Sarah | September 19, 2006 3:20 PM
Hey, it's all downhill in a last third! :)
You'll figure it out, you body will, you'll do great. Welcome back.
Posted by: olga | September 19, 2006 6:01 PM
Jack,
I'm so far behind! I haven't read any of your trip posts - the pictures look wonderful - I'm going to have to try to catch up soon.
Your race does look challenging - but I bet, somehow, that's the thrill for you! Good luck!
Posted by: backofpack | September 20, 2006 5:06 AM
Hello And Nice to see your blog running and accepting my comments.
Thanks for allowing me to post what i think
Posted by: Lingeries | January 14, 2008 9:45 AM