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Boston Marathon Training Week 12

February 26, 2017

I am thrilled to say I am back to my normal training volume and intensity this week after posterior tibial tendinitis derailed my train somewhat last week.  I ran 79 miles, and was able to successfully complete two quality work outs.

Monday - 13 miles easy at 8:02 average pace

Tuesday - 8 miles easy at 8:44 average pace

Wednesday - loved this work out from my coach!  3 mile warm up at 8:14 average pace.  7 mile alternating tempo of 6:40, 7:39, 6:40, 7:39, 6:40, 7:39, 6:40.  3 mile cool down at 8:20 average pace. I previously haven't spent much time running faster than goal marathon pace so I found this rather intimidating on paper.  Next time I won't be so apprehensive.

Thursday - 11 miles easy @ 8:14 average pace

Friday - 9 miles easy @ 8:35 average pace, ending the run with 8 x 20 second strides

Saturday - another challenge.  5 mile warm up at 8:10 pace, then launched into 4 x 2 miles at marathon pace (7:00 - 7:05 target), with the last set targeting 6:55 - 7:00 (6:58 actual!).  I cooled down with 3.25 miles at 8:12 average pace.  This did not feel as easy as I wanted it to, so I was a little disappointed given how good I felt in Wednesday's work out.  So I'm choosing to focus on my Wednesday success and move forward.

Sunday - 8 miles easy at 8:39 average pace, ending with 7 x 20 second strides.

I am so thankful my tendinitis was a minor bump in the road and I am back to full on training. Only seven weeks to go!  To be safe, I will see my dry needling specialist for a few more treatments and keep up with my Theraband exercises.

I mentioned last week I am honored to be a Gazelle Sports Activator for 2017.  This week I will be attending the kickoff party and am looking forward to meeting the other ambassadors for this great store.  Wednesday I stopped in a did a bit of shopping, and picked up these:

Adidas Supernova

Adidas Supernova

I have not tried Adidas shoes up until now and will write a review after I get 50 or so miles on them.  So far they meet my main criteria - wide in the toe box and lots of cushioning.  

Hope you all run happy this week!

 

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