The quest to do four races in four weeks, three marathons and one half, is almost complete. My legs are surprisingly holding up.
Don't run a marathon until you forget your last? I think it's a proper strategy, in fact, by early last week, I had all but forgotten about the Toronto Marathon. But today, three races in, I can feel the effects of the hills of the Marine Corps Marathon. The delayed onset muscle soreness about to kick in.
So before I begin to try to forget the last three weeks as I prep for the victory lap in New York, a look back at the last three weeks:
Week 1: Toronto Marathon in 3:24:51, pace of about 4:50 a kilometre. Faster than the 3:30 I set as a soft target. Total mileage for the week was 41.5 miles.
Week 2: Niagara Half in 1:45:02 as a pace bunny. Paced at 5 minutes a kilometre. Mileage at 22 miles.
Week 3: Marine Corps Marathon in 3:39:19, pace of about 5:11 kilometres, much faster than the 3:50 I thought I'd target. Mileage for the week at 35 miles.
Notice a trend? Yep, I should target an even slower NYC. That is the plan.
Prescription is to recover and rest. I do feel worn down and I think I need to give myself some sleep. In fact, no race report tonight, it's bed time at 9 p.m.
6 comments:
Good luck with the victory lap in the big apple.
Do you get a Finishers Coin if you complete the MCM this year?
Good luck in New York.
Amazing feat already. Best of luck in NY.
No wonder you are feeling tired! I hope some extra sleep does the trick!
Enjoy that victory lap!
Thanks guys, will enjoy NYC for sure.
And anonymous, yes I did get a finisher's coin. I've gotten one every year I've done MCM.
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