Thursday, September 22, 2016

Less than 7 weeks to the TCS New York City Marathon: Last week's training

We're under 7 weeks until the TCS New York City Marathon. Following last week's long run, I was pleased with my threshold effort workout on Wednesday. I started out feeling pretty rusty, which is very normal coming off 24 miles just a couple days before, but I found my rhythm and felt strong during the last two mile rep. These workouts are not the best they have ever been, but they actually aren't far off. Considering the time off from injuries this year and the lower volume, I am pleased with where my fitness is with 6 and a half weeks to go. That is plenty of time to take another big step in terms my marathon prep, and it is also plenty of time to get hurt. I have to keep in mind that I was diagnosed with my last stress fracture about a week before the Olympic Marathon Trials. I have to continue to tune into my body, be prepared to take time off, and accept that I will not reach my typical marathon volume this cycle. Fortunately, my workouts have been going so well that I have the confidence to stay on this path.

New York will be here before I know it, and I have never been so excited to get to the start line. I never took running for granted, but I can tell you that I am appreciating the ability to train hard now more than ever. Thanks again for reading, and feel free to check out last week's training below.



Weeks to go: 8 AM PM Strength Mileage
Monday 90 minutes aqua jogging off 1 hour 0
Tuesday 12.5 6 + drills and strides 18.5
Wednesday 4 x miles (9:34, 9:30, 9:30, 9:26) 1 hour aqua jogging 16
Thursday 12.5 6 40 minutes 18.5
Friday 1 hour run + 8 x 200 meter hills off 13.5
Saturday 12.5 6 40 minutes 18.5
Sunday 20 miles, 4 mile push from mile 14 @ 4:58, hilly and soft 20
TOTAL 105

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