The Training Week That Was... 3/31-4/6

Another fairly strong effort this week, with the only mis-steps being valuable as learning experiences for use as I move forward.

Two humbling runs reminded me of the need to stay focused and intentional in my training. Key Run 1, attempted on a treadmill at the YMCA, was an indicator of my need to find a way to stay psychologically tough while completing my speed work. Additionally, Saturday's Key Run 3 gave me a chance to (fruitlessly) try something different and further recognize the importance of sticking to my plan for running the marathon in eight short weeks.

In the recap below, the Key Run Workouts prescribed by the plan appear in parentheses:

Legend: R = Running, ri = recovery interval, ez = easy, mt = mid-tempo, wu = warm-up, cd = cool down, ez = easy

Monday: Rest
Tuesday: (Key Run Workout #1--10-20 min. wu, 1 mi, 400 m ri, 2 mi, 800m ri, 5-10 min. cd) R 4.5 mi
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: (Key Run Workout #2--6 mi run: 1 ez, 4 @ mid-tempo pace, 1 mi ez) R 9.5 mi
Friday: Rest
Saturday: (Key Run Workout #3--20 miles) R 19.3 mi
Sunday: Rest

TOTAL--R 32.5 miles (+0.8 miles from the previous week)
Weigh-In*: 183.5 lbs. (no change from previous week) [* @ 6:45 a.m. on 4/6]

Breathe in, breathe out... YOU AND I ARE ALIVE!