Race Week! I ran the Hungry Turkey Half Marathon on November 24. Now begins the off-season.
Monday: Not really having a plan for the between-the-halves, I ran 6 miles across the Clay Wade Bailey bridge and back across the Purple People Bridge. In the rain. And the wind. At least it was in the low-40s and not below freezing. 6.02 miles in 52:18 (8:41 min/mile pace).
Tuesday: Recovery-ish or something like that. Ran 3 miles and 7 strides across the Suspension Bridge and back across the Purple People Bridge. It was a little warmer than Monday, but also a little gusty. 4 miles in 33:26 (8:20 min/mile).
Wednesday: Ran 3 miles in Yeatman’s Cove and Smale park. The first mile felt sluggish, but my watch beeped at 8:22, so it was faster than it felt. It was quite cold (30 or so) and windy. 3 miles in 25:16 (8:24 min/mile pace).
Thursday: Ran around 3 miles in the neighborhood on a very cold and frosty morning. It was Thanksgiving and I was set to go to my in-laws for the day. Ran 3.02 miles in 25:57 (8:36 min/mile pace).
Friday: Ran 2 miles around the subdivision. This was an optional run, but I did it anyway because I got up before everyone else. 2.16 miles in 19:01 (8:48 min/mile pace).
Saturday: RACE DAY! There will be a full race report and BibRave Review coming, but spoiler alert: it went well!
31 miles on the week. Not too bad for a week with a holiday. Cheers!