Awesome Dawn Run
Today, is just 5 days prior to the VCM. I went for a 6 mile base run. I chose one of my favorite loops that takes me past my youngest’s elementary school. It was 49F, 9 C, I chose to run with a hat and long sleeves. 6 weeks ago I would have run sans hat and only wearing a t-shirt. I started out well, but not spectacular, churning of consecutive miles ~9:12 pace. Somewhere during my 4th mile, something clicked. I began to understand my proprioceptive cue of driving the thigh, while keeping floppy feet. All of a sudden I was getting more power from each stride. My 4th mile was ~8:50. I focused and tried to concentrate. I desperately wanted to repeat my form for the last 2 miles. I felt fabulous during my 5th mile, a downhill mile. My split was an 8:04. Ecstatic I keep my concentration up, and kept focused on my last mile, and uphill mile. Again I maintained my form, bounding up the last hill. My last mile split was an 8:36. I felt incredible. I hope that I can recapture my form and cadence during the marathon, Sunday
May 20, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Wow, 5 miles before the race and you’re still logging 6 milers - you’re an anomaly!! Keep the positive vibes going, but please rest the legs a bit for the big day!! You’re amazing, my friend, and you’ll do incredible for the race!!
May 20, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Wow…sounds like a complete coming together of mind and body!! Awesome!!
May 21, 2008 at 8:42 am
Yup, what they said!!! You will do amazing on Sunday. You are confident and strong…your training detailed and consistent and your nutrition appropriate! You are not only ready to go, but ready to do well!
May 21, 2008 at 12:07 pm
You’ve done a great job with your training and that’s a great accomplishment. Your final week training sounds good — keeping the legs moving but keeping the mileage down. Best of luck on Sunday.