Last Night's Temp Run, OMG!

If last night's tempo run is any indication on my performance for the upcoming New Jersey Marathon, then Im in trouble! I ran a grueling 12 mile tempo run with the first 5 miles at an 8:00 pace while the last 7 miles at a blistering 6:55 mile pace against the nasty bay area headwinds! Boy did it get annoying.

So my overall pace was 7:15ish which I am very proud of but also quite discouraged at how much agony and pain it was to maintain such a pace when I need a qualifying time at a pace of 7:10 a mile. My only words are: "Its gonna be tough!"

Week 8

MON 03.24
Plan: Strength + Core
Results: Chest/Triceps + Core
Notes: Legs felt good after ice bath.

TUES 03.25
Plan: 10 mile tempo with 5 miles at half marathon pace
Results: 10 mile tempo at 1 hr 15 min ~7:30 min/mile pace + Back/Shoulders/Biceps
Notes: One of the best tempo runs I've ever had. Exhausted myself but felt confident and had complete concentration. Slept 8 hrs the night before. I wonder if that helped?

WED 03.26
Plan: 4 mile recovery + Core
Results:
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THURS 03.27
Plan: 11 mile medium run + Strength
Results:
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FRI 03.28
Plan: Strength + Core
Results:
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SAT 03.29
Plan: 5 mile recovery
Results:
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SUN 03.30
Plan: 17 mile long run
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NJ Marathon Schedule

I thought I would post and share my 12 week running schedule for the upcoming NJ Marathon. I know it'll help me keep motivated with so many distractions in today's world. I was forced to make alot of adjustments (as you could probaly notice) and skip some weeks due to a frustrating injury. Crossing my fingers it'll go according to planned. Sigh.

Today's Run

Just completed my 13 miler and I feel awesome! By no means am I not tired (or achy, ahh, my legs) but I feel as confident and motivated as I did before the Dallas Marathon. So, I can finally say, Im back!! But a long run cant be complete until the frigid ice bath, brrrrr.

Next week, 15 mile trail run at Point Reyes. Its been so long. The scenery is speachless.

This Weekend's Run

About to embark on a 5 mile recovery run. Followed by a nasty 12 miler tomorrow. Must get in shape. Only 8 more weeks to go till the NJ Marathon!

Logan taking on some chick

Added some sound to give some umpfff.

Yah

My first blog! What should I put?