Hello. I didn't run yesterday. I sort of ran out of time.
I did do PT, however. It was hard, probably since I had not done it since last Tuesday...man, I need to do PT more regularly! None of this slacking off!
4 x 50 pushups = 200
2 x 140 abs = 280
20, 10, 10, 8, 8 pull = 56
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Nice PT!
Good run. 28 miles is still a good long run. At that point, two more miles would have not been very beneficial.
I know exactly what you mean with the training plan. Overall weekly totals are pretty low. Although, I'm not sure I would be able to fit in 10+ miles everyday.
Maybe double 20 and 20+ milers would help.
During the 30 last week I was seriously doubting how I would ever be able to finish 100 miles. I'm not really even sure how 50 would have gone at this point. It's pretty hard to get in those long long runs without a crew with you. Reading your blog and my experience last weekend, I think the common problem was that we ran out of fuel and water.
50 miles or 100k would definitely be easier, but are we just be scared and giving into fear.
For now, I'm going to continue with the program and see how the next long run goes.
Ben is a trooper. He is.
Charles is a trooper. He is.
Anton is just slow.
Here's my 5 cents:
The plan is good, and you (Charles) have done enough running and training in the past to construct a reasonable plan. It's just harder and longer than any plan before, making it seem daunting. So I agree with Ben.
On the other hand, like Ted used to say, it's not written in stone. If you feel bad one day, don't push it, because delaying the event a day or a week is better than sustaining an injury and not even completing the goal.
Take me for example. My goal was to break 3:00 in the marathon this December. I followed a marathon training plan that I've done before, but this time I didn't have the base to build upon. Thus, my knee acted up with the quick input of running to the system, as well as the large amounts of biking. So, even before the sprain, I wasn't planning on running it, or at least striving for that goal.
So I turned my sights on the 100 miler, given more time. I waited for the knee to settle, and started the plan two weeks after you guys. It worked out better that time, but then the sprain fucked it up. So now, by the time I'm fully recovered and able to handle mileage, I'll be 6-7 weeks behind.
Here's the nickle: I'm postponing the 100 miler to a later date: perhaps May.
In February, I'll still try and do 50mi or 100k. This is the best thing for me.
As for you two: if your body is doing okay, and it's just a mental balk, keep going. You're only 25% done with the plan. If it were a mile race, we're just getting started. This first lap was the frenzy, everyone fighting for position, trying to keep your heart rate low, but turning your legs over like a madman. This next leg will decide the pace. Will you keep going? Do you need to slow down and regroup for the next race? Whatever you decide will be best. Just remember to be safe.
That said, what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, the only easy day was yesterday, and to give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.
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