Training log - week ending 3/17/13

This week was 45 miles of “real running” plus 1 “mile” pool running and 1250 yards of swimming -- training log is here.  

Tapered.  Raced a marathon.  That's pretty much it.

Dailies

Monday:   In the morning, 1250 yards of swimming breathing drills, plus injury prevention work.  Foam rolling at night.

Tuesday:  7 miles including a track workout of 4x800, splits were 2:56, 2:51, 2:51, 2:49;  followed by light injury prevention work (no squats) and 10 minutes of shakeout pool-running for "1 mile."  Foam rolling at night.

Wednesday:   In the morning, 7.5 miles very easy (8:00 pace).  Got a massage at night.

Thursday:   Nothing but foam rolling.  And some eating.

Friday:  4.5 miles easy (7:29 pace - way too much energy), followed by foam rolling.  Also travel to Virginia Beach.  And a lot of eating.

Saturday:   Nothing but foam rolling.  And much eating.

Sunday:   26.2 mile race in 3:08:51 (7:13 pace); also traveled back from Virginia Beach home.  Also ate a lot.