01/11/2008 07:13
I think I can do it
I ran for 2 hours this evening. I am not sure exactly how many miles, but it must have been around 10. The only reason that I did it was to see if I will have the endurance and stamina to run that long with a steady tempo (5.5 to 6 miles per hour) . It was fine for the first hour which my body is completely used to, but hour and half into the run I could feel it all over. I have to admit that I am exhausted now. I think I am more tired than my last triathlon and I think it's because my body is more used do multisport rather than doing the same sport for so long. It really came as a shock to my entire body :o) I will sign up for the 1/2 marathon tomorrow after my massage :o)
I don't think I should be running till Moday. You runners out there, any feedback on how many times I should run next week? I have exactly 9 days left to the event.
Posted By: trigal
01/12/2008 11:41
OMG
You don't know how many miles you ran after a two hour run?! Whoa! I don't think I could handle that. LOL
I have GPS, HR monitor, timing watch. If you add my hydration belt I look like the Unibomber running dozn the trail. I record every ridiculous number in various forms. I guess I am one of those geeky runners that gets hung up on the numbers.
I have tricky knees and I have to watch my number of run days. 9 days before a half I would probably only run half to two thirds my normal weekly milage over about four days. Your base fitness is there. You won't build any fitness or endurance over the next week. (Source: Team in Training coach)
Caveat: Take my suggestions with a grain of salt. I am a new runner. I have been running consistently now for only a year (inconsistently for 2 1/2). I have done a three olympic tris, one marathon (hurt my knee, had to run/walk), and one half marathon. I am training for my second marathon on March 2.
Good luck to you! I will be looking forward to your race report. Which one are you doing?
