I got the "long" rolling run done, per my game-plan mentioned on Sunday (hill work-out Monday, ~14 mile run Tuesday). I got them both done. Today was actually just over 13 miles and 1200ft of climbing. In terms of the quality of the run, it was terrible. But I got it done. The rolling trail I wanted to run was swamped. I did not want to stop at every dip and gingerly tip-toe around standing water. So, most of the run was on road and grass. Really, it was bad. Beat me up a little (not used to that kind of run), BUT I got it done. Allergies were giving me hell, as well. Wahhhhh!
So, the rest of the week will consist of 5-8 mile runs, a little climbing, a little leg turn-over. Just keep things loose and light.
I think the other part of the sluggishness of today's half marathon was yesterday's run.
Probably my biggest 2-day total in a looooong time, the week of the race. Ha!
I have 4 days until the gun goes off. I should be just fine.
Oh and my ankle feels better. After the 13 mile road run. Ha! Last night I took some advil, kept the foot elevated some, and wore my compression socks. Nothing fancy. Just keeping an eye on it and doing what I can.
Good man getting that run done! I pretty much mirrored your run but over chunky, snow/dirt trails, 13+ miles 1:52
ReplyDeleteRip it up this weekend.
Thanks. I got your words of wisdom rattling around in my head throughout all of this. Everything, yesterday, this weekend, next week.. .is part of the program.
ReplyDeleteI ran in the Fuels. Mostly on road! They were great despite my non-trail appetite. I can imagine that on dry dirt, rocky trail, these shoes are almost perfect.
The fit is insanely good.