A Solid Week, A Solid PR

After last week, I assumed this week might be a bit of a struggle with some lingering tiredness in my legs from RTB - but apparently not.

I took one day off, reluctantly, and then was right back at it on Monday. My legs weren't too sore following RTB either, but I imagine that's because I was trying to stay consistent at about an 8min pace vs actually racing each leg. My calves have been tight for quite some time now though...

The more important news for the week was establishing a new Fresh Pond PR. Back on August 2nd I ran a 14:58 in what were probably less than ideal conditions.  Then this past Thursday in what were most definitely ideal weather conditions, I took 25 seconds off and ran a 14:33. I still had some lingering soreness, but thanks to Terry for pacing me I was able to finally reach my goal of a sub-6min pace for this race.

Data!

Sunday

16-Sep

-

-

Rest

0

Recovery after RTB.

Monday

17-Sep

9.0

13.0

Medium Long Run

0:07:52

15.06

8.2 progression run at lunch on the Three Hill Route+ that finished with a  6:50 pace for the final 1.2 miles (7:39 overall). PM - 6.86m at an 8:08 pace.

Tuesday

18-Sep

6.0

11.0

Intervals

10.03

(1000/800/600)x2/magic 800.  Workout was really tough partially thanks to the tornado like winds and also just tired legs.  Less of a warmup and more of a cooldown than usual.

Wednesday

19-Sep

3.0

6.0

Recovery

0:08:01

5.01

Just some easy miles, took Raleigh for a portion.

Thursday

20-Sep

6.0

10.0

Fresh Pond Race

0:05:54

8.66

Fresh Pond Race, new PR.  14:33 (5:58, 5:55, 2:40)

Friday

21-Sep

10.0

12.0

Medium Long Run

0:07:35

12.12

7.5 afternoon, 4+ evening. Afternoon was the Three hill route.  Felt good.

Saturday

22-Sep

-

5.0

Recovery

0:07:23

4.15

Tried to move a little bit faster - this didn't feel fast, but it hurt like I was moving fast. Should've taken it easy. Stupid!

Tuesday's Recap: 1000-3:37, 800-2:55, 600-2:08, 1000-3:47, 800-2:57, 600-2:09, 800-2:55

A total of 55.03 miles for the week. Hey, that's pretty solid!

Long run on the docket for Sunday...