It's a new week and it's past 4 PM here on the east coast. I have no mileage yet but expect to return home with 3.5 to 4 miles or so.
Just might need some massaging/rolling -Calves are a bit tender tonight; I'll have to check my stride and landing (right?).
So is it going to be a 26er long run this weekend?Great run today, did 12 miles at one of the metro parks. I havent done that much on a weekday in a long time, and right after my race on Saturday (seems my feet/legs can handle them fine now without much recovery). Averaged 8:24 mm pace for the main 9 mile part (3 miles were warmup and cooldown). Going to take the rest of the week a little easier, prepping for a good long run this Sunday. Going to try for my last high mileage week before I start tapering... its 26 days left until my 26er.
Sounds like an awesome outing Rick, spectacular scenery, and quite an achievement to be able to run comfortably for so long at those altitudes. I'm green with envy on both counts!Sunday - 35 mile trail run/hike (shod). . . . Journey time 9 hours.
Dama, yes it was lovely (and next time I do that route I'll know better not to avoid the hill!). And I needed a 10+ mile run to go well after last week's struggles. Now I can confirm that I've definitely adapted to the greater distance. My legs felt nice and loose throughout the run, and the post-run stiffness is minimal. I feel great, not wiped out at all. I've definitely entered into a new phase of running fitness. Still wish I could run faster, but I think that will come in time. Thanks again for all your encouragement when things weren't going so well.Lee, sounds like a lovely run except for the bruises and truck noise.
Lee, put the speed issue on the back burner for now if you continue to run long as you're doing it now you'll be surprise when all of the sudden you're running fast wihtout even trying.Dama, yes it was lovely. And I needed a 10+ mile run to go well after last week's struggles. Now I can confirm that I've definitely adapted to the greater distance. My legs felt nice and loose throughout the run, and the post-run stiffness is minimal. I feel great, not wiped out at all. I've definitely entered into a new phase of running fitness. Still wish I could run faster, but I think that will come in time. Thanks again for all your encouragement when things weren't going so well.