Sunday, March 19, 2006

Sickbay Update

Well, the good news is that I’m better. I’m still a bit unwell and there was never any doubt that today’s planned 7-mile run was going to be cancelled. However, I’m fine enough to go to work tomorrow, and I’m confident there won’t be any ill-effects for Sunday’s marathon.

The last week before the marathon was the one week where I had already planned to deviate from Pfitzinger’s schedule. If you have a look at the programme, he suggests running on four out of five days before the marathon, with a total of 22 miles. I did that before the Three-Country marathon in October, though I did cut the last two runs from 9 miles combined down to 5. Afterwards I felt that they were taking valuable energy away from me, without me gaining anything from them. I think that those runs were responsible for feeling like crap at mile 16. (was I hitting the wall? Probably.) As a result of that experience, I always planned to rest the final two days before the marathon, and have two short runs on the two days before that. Since my present state means a re-jiggling of plans, I’ll play it by ear. If I feel really well on Monday, I’ll have a short run on Tuesday, but more likely I’ll postpone that. I promise, I won’t even attempt a run if I’m not entirely well. I know that there is not much to gain from any run now, apart from fulfilling the urge to get out and run, and I won’t do anything stupid.

Oh, and Ireland beat the English at rugby on Sunday. In England. With a try just two minutes from the end. Sweet.

8 comments:

  1. Hope you get better in time and staying off your feet will serve you as a good rest.

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  2. Well, everyone is different, so you have to do what's best for your training. Training "systems" are only general plans, which should be adjusted to meet your needs.

    Glad to hear you're doing better, and good luck in the Marathon!

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  3. Glad you're feeling better already. That was short lived!

    It feels good kicking some English butt, doesn't it? ;-)

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  4. Nice you made a short way to be recovered.

    It is just days, how lucky you are!

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  5. Thomas, I hope you are feeling well and have a good race.

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  6. Glad you're feeling better. Have a good rest week and a great race!

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  7. Nice to hear you're bouncy back already just in time for the big run. Hope it all goes well.

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  8. Enjoy this last week before the marathon. Have a great and relaxing week.

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