I just ran my last long run before the marathons.
Eight miles.
Eight relaxing, soothing, easy miles.
I decided to run the first 5 miles with my heart rate right around 165. I feel really comfortable at 165...like I could run forever. I told myself that didn't care if I was running 12-minute miles...I just wanted to run and to have it feel good.
The last 3 miles were going to be at or near race pace (9:44). I wanted to get a feel for how I should be feeling during the race.
It was a great run. I felt great. It felt easy. I was relaxed. I had Bob Marley's Three Little Birds stuck in my head. Don't worry about a thing. Cause every little thing gonna be all right.
I didn't check my pace for the first five miles - I knew if I was running 12-minute miles, I'd freak out. So when I download my splits from Carmen The Garmin, I was pleasantly surprised to see that I ran it at a reasonable pace. And the last three miles felt good. My average HR for the last three was 170. Still in Zone 1.
My race strategy is starting to build itself. I'm going to rise up that morning...and smile with the rising sun. Start the race slow and relaxed. Get into the groove. Keep my heart rate low. And when the course starts going downhill, pick up the pace.
And don't worry...about a thing.
10/4/08
Mile 1: 10:02
Mile 2: 10:28
Mile 3: 10:15
Mile 4: 10:20
Mile 5: 10:19
Mile 6: 9:46
Mile 7: 9:44
Mile 8: 9:41
Average pace: 10:04
Total time: 1:20:39
Average HR: 166
Three words to describe this run: Crisp, easy, relax!
Eight miles.
Eight relaxing, soothing, easy miles.
I decided to run the first 5 miles with my heart rate right around 165. I feel really comfortable at 165...like I could run forever. I told myself that didn't care if I was running 12-minute miles...I just wanted to run and to have it feel good.
The last 3 miles were going to be at or near race pace (9:44). I wanted to get a feel for how I should be feeling during the race.
It was a great run. I felt great. It felt easy. I was relaxed. I had Bob Marley's Three Little Birds stuck in my head. Don't worry about a thing. Cause every little thing gonna be all right.
I didn't check my pace for the first five miles - I knew if I was running 12-minute miles, I'd freak out. So when I download my splits from Carmen The Garmin, I was pleasantly surprised to see that I ran it at a reasonable pace. And the last three miles felt good. My average HR for the last three was 170. Still in Zone 1.
My race strategy is starting to build itself. I'm going to rise up that morning...and smile with the rising sun. Start the race slow and relaxed. Get into the groove. Keep my heart rate low. And when the course starts going downhill, pick up the pace.
And don't worry...about a thing.
10/4/08
Mile 1: 10:02
Mile 2: 10:28
Mile 3: 10:15
Mile 4: 10:20
Mile 5: 10:19
Mile 6: 9:46
Mile 7: 9:44
Mile 8: 9:41
Average pace: 10:04
Total time: 1:20:39
Average HR: 166
Three words to describe this run: Crisp, easy, relax!
Labels: Running, Taper Madness
5 Comments:
AWESOME run! sounds like that was exactly what you needed.
I wish I liked to run - you make it sound sooooo easy and fun.
I know you'll have a GREAT run on race day!
You've paid your dues, now enjoy the crazed lunacy and mind games this week while you await the big day. :)
You're going to have such a great race!!!!!
It's so nice when the last long run goes wonderfully! Good luck girl on your double marathon craziness!
So glad you had an awesome run, sis!
Enjoy the taper, you are going to do awesome!! I can't believe you are so hardcore - marathon x2!!!
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