I have been racking my brain over how to handle a training plan that wants 4, 5, and 6 mile run days on days that I was going to do 2 mile cross-country races (three as part of a series).
I think I’ve figured out what I’m going to do:
- Monday will be a 3 mile easy run ending with 5 strides (so more like 3.5)
- Tuesday will have two runs, an easy run in the morning (2, 3, 4 miles) and a hard run in the evening (XC race)
- Wednesday will be hills, 5-ish miles
The evening XC race will be my speedwork for the week, although if I feel the need I may add a fast-finish into a Thursday workout instead of strides or in addition to strides.
In other news, I made a doctor’s heart skip a beat today. I told him I wanted to make sure all my bone issues are cleared up because I want to run a half marathon in the fall.