In looking at my July running summary (79 miles!), I graphed my running per week since March 1 (started slowly coming back Mid-March). In looking at this graph, I realized I have made SO MUCH progress, and, more importantly, I have been smart in my progression. I can't wait to produce the same graph after the 4 months of marathon training are over!
**PS this includes my planned 14 miles this weekend**
Although this may not seem like a lot of running to some, the most I have EVER run in a month is just over 80 miles, and my highest mileage week ever was right about 28 I believe. Next month alone should surpass both those previous highs!
This is incredible! I'm going to read this everyday.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! That's great progress and you're right about it being smart. You're on a great trajectory right to the marathon.
ReplyDeleteCatching up on a few posts (you've been busy!):
That bike is very pretty. Go for it!
My two cents: Do the Annapolis race and then play Bassman a little more by ear. Doing a half just a month before a marathon isn't bad, but you might have to spend a lot of time recuperating when you should be doing your final long runs. On the other hand, finishing your first half will be a huge confidence boost heading into the final marathon prep and doing a half that weekend is far more cardio work than most long runs.
I'm think I'm going to check out the LES public pool tomorrow - it's Olympic size!
Not enough orange - NEED MORE HILLS!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job - keep pushing it. I can't run for a while as IM gave me a couple stress fractures.