Hello all,
I am trying to get back onto my training plan I have used for the Pig, but found that I need to make some changes. Missing 3 consecutive runs with an ankle injury has put a slight wrench in my running. So today, rather than trying to run the 7 "Quality" miles (Yasso 800's) that I was scheduled for, I decided to do 4.5 miles at an "easy" pace, just to get my legs, and ankle back up to speed.
I ran on the elevated track at the YMCA. I noticed some pain in the knee of my opposite leg and have attributed it to my body overcompensating for the injured ankle. I was able to maintain a 12:00 mile for the run, which was good.
My plan for the balance of this week is to run every other day and work on increasing the mileage rather than speed. My goal is to be able to complete my last long training run next weekend. It is a 20 mile run and I am planning on running from Xenia to Springfield on the bike trail. I have incorporated a new strategy into my distance runs that I read about in some training information from a friend. I try to stop (well walk) every 3 miles while I get some water. The breaks are only for about 30 seconds (simulate walking through the water stations on the marathon course). The premise is that you are able to keep hydrated and fresh so you can push a little more between stations. This strategy worked on my last run - my poor diet the night before is what did me in. I am still taking a power gel every 9 miles or so as well.
Blog at everyone soon,
Philippians 4:13
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