AZ Run Dad

20.19 miles: Didn't think it was going to be a great day because I started off feeling kind of blah. However, I just needed to warm up and then I was fine. I ran the first 15 miles at around 6:45 pace and then the plan was the last 5 starting around 5:55 an lowering 5 seconds each mile and running the last mile all out. After 15 I changed into my Saucony Fastwitch shoes and ran 5:52,5:45,5:41,5:35,5:02 for the last 5 miles. I saw that I was close to breaking 5 min with a half mile to go but I just didn't have enough to do it. I was still really happy with that 5:02 though. I wasn't expecting that. All in all I was pleased with the run.

Last week I had a nice conversation on this blog with Jake and Riley.  This prompted me to write a blog about marathon workouts I like.  Here is the link.

8 recovery miles.  I was feeling pretty tired and stiff yesterday afternoon so I was expecting the worst for this morning's run.  I was stiff and tired but felt much better than I was expecting so I was pleased.  I will take another light day tomorrow and I need it.  I'm feeling the effects of marathon training for sure now.

6 easy + strides. Busy day so just a shorty. Body needs it anyway.

Tempo Repeats: Warmed up 2.85 miles with drills and strides and drills then did 6 x 1 mile with 90 second jogs. Idea was half marathon effort with a goal of 5:30. Splits were 5:19, 5:27,5:24,5:25,5:26,5:24. I was fast but I felt really comfortable with these this morning and I felt like I could do a lot more. Weather was perfect. I cooled down just under two miles after.

9.45 easy miles

6 easy + strides. I'm doing a half marathon tomorrow and hoping for a PR.