After two weeks without a post, I know you might be tempted to think that my training has suffered from the equivalent treatment! well, not quite....
The last two weeks have marked the official beginning of my training. I have started to track km completed, average speed, etc. The first weeks I was having a lot of trouble getting into the regularity of running. I cannot believe I let myself start so late with this routine. No more excuses if I want to complete this marathon in some type of form!
Week 1: 28.6km completed. Objective in training was 45km, so clearly under target. Three running days out of 7. Average pace was probably around 5-6min/km
Week 2; 29.5km completed. Objective was 48km, so still way below objective. Three running days only out of 7. Average pace was closer to 6-7min/km due to the long run on saturday.
Week 2 saw the first ALONE speed training. Truly hard as I am one lazy bum! But as the week wore I, I got more and more tired, without being able to rest completely. The saturday long race, starting at 4pm, without sufficient hydration or rest was painful from the get go. Right from the start pace was closer to 6min/km, often onto 7min/km. Getting lost along the route, going up and down hill did not help overall.
Objective for this week 3: get out AT LEAST 4 days of the week and start including cross training: yoga, bike, whatever!!!! Speed workout will not be skipped. Friends have shared some fun tips I will try to apply. Lower back pains have started. Some intense abs are needed. Tonight I have a hot date with the foam roll to help reduce pain in the IT band.
Key learning: NEVER skip stretching, especially after a long run. I could almost not walk on sunday due to some pains in my hips - stupid me I had not stretched after the saturday run.
That's all for now - no races coming up, but so many weekends, it will be important to keep on schedule! REST REST REST this week!!!
Happy running to all :)
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