I did my last interval training before the marathon, and it was a tough one, 3x1600 with 2 minutes in-between. The beautiful spring weather we’ve had over the last two days had me completely fooled, and I didn’t even check the weather before leaving our house.
It was drizzling slightly, and it was quite cold. I kept going, but thought that I should have worn long sleeves instead of a t-shirt. I was right. The wind and the rain got stronger, and soon I felt pretty cold. However, once the intervals started, I forgot all about that. It was really tough. In fact, I seriously contemplated bailing out and going home towards the end of the first interval. Somehow I managed to get going, hoping that the other runs would feel easier. Well, the second one did, but it was my fault. When I checked my heart rate monitor about half the way, I realized that I was running too slowly, the HR was around 170 instead of 180 where it should have been. I upped the tempo, and eventually managed to finish the workout. This time there was no extra interval though; I was knackered.
I’m not feeling 100%; Shea had a temperature earlier this week, and I might have picked up something from him. I don’t have a temperature myself, but I don’t feel entirely on top. I get this every time before a marathon, the last 2 weeks before the race I am totally paranoid about any coughs and sneezes. In fact, before Belfast last year I actually spent two days in bed, just 5 days before the race, unable to eat and hardly able to sleep (no, I wasn’t at my best for the marathon). Understandably, after all that training I don’t want to get sick at the last minute.
But I’m just paranoid here. In 10 days I’ll be there at the starting line, healthy as a fish in water. Honestly.
16 Mar: 7 miles, 56:29, 8:04 pace (including 3x1600 [approx] intervals)
great job. It's always those last couple weeks where we are at our most vulnerable and you've made it without injury. Now, it's the waiting - a whole other can of nervous, twitchy worms. :)
ReplyDeleteEat well, drink lots, and rest. If you have a little bit of something, it's far enough from the marathon to get through it and feel good on race day. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteRest well Thomas.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's this close. Be careful these last two weeks!
ReplyDeletetake your vitamins (antioxidants rock), rest, stay hydrated, relax. Have fun with the anticipation!!!
ReplyDeleteBe careful--the last thing you want (well, not the last thing, but pretty far down on the list of things you want) to happen is to get sick just before a race. It's so easy to catch something from your kids, too.
ReplyDeleteThomas,
ReplyDeleteWash your hands Wash Your hands, wash your hands!!!
You will be fine, we're all pulling for you.
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Don't let the paranoia get to you, but be careful out there cause they're always watching you. (Couldn't resist)
ReplyDeleteA little fear is good for you. Rest up! Remember to have fun!
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