Today I ran a 19km Recovery Run.
What does that mean, recovery? You mean from the 26 km long run on friday? If so, since when is 19 km a recovery from 26 km? Come on, maybe 9 or 10 or even 13 is a recovery from 26 km...? No?
As I was plodding along I wasn't really sure whether I was supposed to run faster or slower than friday's long run. I would assume so, considering I was supposed to be recovering. But I just felt so motivated and able. I still held myself back (6:10 pace) but it was not a lot slower than the 6:17 pace I ran on friday. Maybe someone could enlighten me.
This week promises to be a very heavy week of running (85 km) with the next two weeks pretty much the same. I have a half marathon next week and my final long run 32 km the friday after. Then - we start to taper for the marathon on January 6th.
It is all very exciting.
Best,
Jenny
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Yay!! glad you got your sticker! It makes me smile to think of it all the way in Israel. Send a picture if you get the chance. I'd love to post on the blog!
ReplyDeleteYah, 19 km seems way beyond recovery, even if you run in at a plod.
ReplyDelete85km is a ton of running for me...and sustaining it the same for 3 weeks seems crazy. (Usually scheds have you vary the mileage up, up , down, up , up , down) etc.
What plan are you using?
Anyway, props to you if you can sustain >=85 km per week! I can't do it.
No, I can't sustain an 85km week. Thank goodness it only lasts for 3 weeks.
ReplyDeleteI am using a Runners' World plan that I absolutely love!
When not training for a specific race, I like to run about 60 km per week.