Saturday, October 25, 2014

The Final Countdown

The taper is in full effect. 60 measly miles for the week, but 7 days of running. I've made a concerted effort to maintain routine, not aim for longer days of running (and fewest days). Schedule is important to me. Result has been a good, fresh feel.

My last few workouts have been great. Starting with my most recent...
-5 miles at 5:50-5:55, 1 mile at 5:30 (5:50 average) today
-10x800 in 2:33 average (all 2:32-2:34), with 2 minutes rest
-9&1 (5:52 average)
-2 sets of 4 miles with 3 minutes rest. 22:29, 22:18. (5:37/5:32)
-10 miles in 71:30 (easy), then 3 sets of 2 miles in 5:49-5:50, 2 min rest
-7&1 (5:45 down to 5:17)
-18 miles with the last 13 in 6:10.

One workout left before shutting everything down. It's 4 miles in 5:50, followed by a fast mile. We shuffle off on Thursday and the race is Sunday. I'll blog more on Wednesday, and do a race wrap on Sunday. At some point I'll reflect on the whole cycle. Right now? Check the box and get set for 26.2 miles in the city.