1:30 pm Hefner run with JB, JH, BE (at 2:30); 161; 73 with SW wind 10-20 mph; low DP; full sun. Boston Boost 2nd pair. 7:17 AP
In the world of feeling aches/pains you never know about running or resting until you know your body. My ankle has been off-on sore since years ago from running A2A HM and Boston after. So even though it was killing me on Friday I have just kept running. Today the decision was verified since I felt the best since Friday and ran the best. The decision making process for me is should I do ART on my ankle if it is very sore. This time I haven't since Friday.
Didn't plan on running fast but someone looked like they needed company. Haha. I actually didn't mind running faster due to missed quality day earlier in week and principle that you can do 2 hard days back-to-back (per Pfitzinger). JB's marathon pace is like my faster tempo pace and thus it was a solid effort for me when we kept going back to those paces. Hopefully I will recover well and it will pay off for me. I know that pace as a steady state will pay off for JB at PHX!
Along with easy pace running also had the following miles (for me, JB often faster): 6:46, 6:27, 6:45, 6:24, 6:05, 6:44, 6:19. I have purposely taken LR at easier pace as we have ventured into the highest mileage training block ever and also had speedwork and tempos. Today was a nice indication of how I can open it up on a LR which gives me confidence with my sub-3 goals at PHX.
We stood and talked for awhile on an amazing weather day in Oklahoma (minus wind while running). Tons of people out walking at lake. Alas the forecast says things are going to change. Time to get our cold weather toughness going.
Note: Our group has been working hard in our training and in many ways the mileage is more what most locals would only consider for a marathon. Well we all are going to PHX to take our shot at it. I predict we all will have success and the higher miles will pay off. Even if it didn't for me...I am still looking forward to being there to see it play out for JB who works harder than anyone I know at running and JH who has come so far in seemingly a short time. I am blessed by being around these friends! #OKRunnerElite : )
Lifted legs, triceps, back/shrugs, core
Hip work
ART
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