Weekly Mileage: 44 (5 days)
Workout
14 mile run
Breakdown
This was my last really long run before the race, which is three weeks from today. It was about 80 degrees when I started running, so I knew the pace wouldn't match the effort. It it was around 60, I was hoping to go in the 7:05 range. I finished averaging 7:18 pace, which wasn't too bad. I didn't start until after 7 at night though, so the last three miles on the bike path were in total darkness. It was super scary, not something I will do again.
My feet are shot though. This is a new thing for me, as I never dealt with this when I ran before, but the balls of my feet are getting torn up every run over eight miles. They start burning and eventually become so painful I can't focus on anything else. I've tried three different pairs of shoes now and even more pairs of socks. I think I just need to have all the skin on my feet that is calloused taken off. Gross. On top of that, I got a big bruise on the arch of my left foot and I have no idea where it came from, but its so painful I can barely stand on it. I iced a few times tonight and I will have to monitor it closely, but a day off tomorrow is almost guaranteed now.
Shoes
Asics Gel Kayano 18 (these are new this week. super expensive, but way better than what I was wearing before)
Looking Ahead
I came through the half marathon mark tonight without pushing the pace in 1:36:11, which would have made me 232nd overall in the race last year. That's awesome considering my lofty goal at the beginning of this was to be top-250. On race day, I should be running at least 3-4 minutes faster than that if things all go to plan, which would be really impressive for just a few months of running.
Gu Time
Wanted to make sure I won't have any issues with eating during the race since I haven't done it in years, so I took Gu today. One about 20 minutes before I ran, and one at about the 10k mark. I went with the caffeinated ones because I was told they keep you sharper. I hate the taste and really dont like the consistency, but they go down smooth and don't give me any stomach issues so I think I am set there.
Catch Up
I have been super busy the last few days and have not posted, so I need to go back to Thursday.
Thursday's Workout
2 mile warmup
4 mile tempo run
2 mile cooldown
Breakdown
This workout went great. I finished the four miles in 24:48 for a 6:12 average, and I closed the last mile in 5:57. I felt fluid the whole time and I felt strong, even on the uphill parts of the bike path at Moraine.
Shoes
Warmup in Asics Kayano 18
Workout in Saucony Fastwitch 5
Cooldown in Kayano 18
Friday's Workout
Easy 5 mile run
No issues here just an easy run. It was real hot out, especially compared to other days this week, but it went fine.
Saturday
Well, I worked all day and didnt get done until almost 6, which made getting a run in hard. That, and the fact that old friends were in town that night that I really wanted to see. So, this turned into an unexpected day off. All in all, it's ok because I got the hard workout and the long run in.
That's all. Back at it this week. Come on foot please don't be really hurt!
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