This is actually a repeat week added into the 16-week program to make it a 17-week program culminating in marathon day in Antwerp on April 20, 2008. I added an extra mile in on the 3rd run (my Thursday run) of the week. Typically my schedule is to run on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. As Saturday is my long run day I have rest days on Friday and Sunday.
So far, so good. I am feeling better every week. Some minor aches and pains (lower back, hamstrings) have subsided and I continue to incorporate lots of stretching into the overall training program. I'm hoping to get some additional stretching tips from Brian week after next when I have a massage scheduled.
I have found that my appetite has increased and I crave carbs more than usual for me. I've had to be careful to avoid gaining weight (can you believe it?!) even though I'm not eating junk -- no cookies, no Wheat Thins (my all time fave addiction -- I can go through a box in a couple of hours). I'm adding in more veggies (had a great veggie chili on Sunday), trying to be sure to drink lots of water.
Did my 3 mile run this morning early as I had a lot to do the rest of the day -- on the road about 7:30 AM -- about the earliest it is light enough to safely run. Easy run. It was actually 3.3 miles with a 10:17 pace. Temp about 35, very light breeze, cloudy. Quite comfortable.
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