This was my highest weekly mileage yet. I didn't really set out to do such a high mileage - it kind of just happened. I was certainly tired by the end of the week, but I achieved all the training targets. The Friday speedwork was very tough, and the long run even tougher - my legs felt very tired at the end. My legs appear healthy though - no harm done.
I tried the Brooks T4 Racers during the midweek 14.5-miler. My legs felt fine, but the shoes aren't that comfortable - I got a blister where the insole was rubbing on the side of my foot. If I wear racers in the marathon (still undecided) then it may be the more comfortable Mizuno Idaten.
Next week will be considerably less mileage. I was only going to do a 2-week marathon taper, but as I have the Totton 10k next Sunday I will taper slightly for that. I guess then the marathon taper starts here.
Going well!
| Monday | 4.3 miles | Easy, but hilly, recovery 119bpm 69%MHR | massage p.m. |
| Tuesday | 12.5 miles | am: Easy run 4.5 miles 64%MHR, pm: 8 miles club run | Struggled for pace on the club run, but managed 4 miles@7:50/mile for an HR of only 134bpm 77%MHR |
| Wednesday | 14.5 miles | Slow run 67%MHR 116bpm 9:08/mile | Ran in the Brooks T4 Racers. Felt OK, but got a blister! |
| Thursday | 6.2 miles | Easy recovery | Jogged the club session |
| Friday | 12 miles | am:4.5 miles easy, pm:7.5 miles 5*1000m @ 7:45/mile 5k pace, 3 minute jog recovery | Ran on GPS - struggled for pace on first few possibly through poor signal |
| Saturday | 5 miles | Easy pace 8:55/mile 113bpm 65%MHR | |
| Sunday | 21.5 miles | Steady pace with 2 300ft ascents and long downhills 8:59/mile 125bpm 72%MHR | |
| Total | 76 miles |
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