Just a normal training week this week but with the Great Ireland Run at the end of it. Normally I would let up a bit in training the week of a race but not for this race.
Monday:
5.95 Miles
Avg Pace: 9:01
Few loops around Gormanston on a windy Monday evening. Not really feeling the love for it and legs tired enough. Bit of tightness in left calf going on at the moment.
Tuesday:
10.04 Miles
Avg Pace: 8:38
Long run for the week. Headed from Gormanston through Stamullen and out for a hilly loop and back to Stamullen. Quick enough pace for the terrain but a good test for the legs. Did a loop of the college to bring up the 10 miles. Upped the pace to around 7:30 pace for the last mile and felt fine. Lovely loop and ideal for a longer midweek.
Thursday:
4.40 Miles
Avg Pace: 8:38
Got the legs worked on Tuesday night which normally leaves them tired for a couple of days. Just a few loops around the college tonight.
Friday:
2 miles warm up @ 8:39 pace
6 mins tempo @ 7:07 pace
.81 mile w/d @ 9:52 pace
3.65 miles total
This was out speed session with Gary. Those of us racing the weekend got let off with just a 6 minute tempo at around 10K pace. Felt grand and was really just a blowout to get the legs turning over. Couple of laps warm down outside the track while those not racing continued with their session.
Summary: Happy enough to get out 4 times so far. A lot going on with work at the moment so good to get out in the fresh air. Meant to be windy tomorrow for the race but the aim at the moment it not to go out too quickly. The first 1/2 of the course is quick but plenty will be needed for the second half. Hopefully will pace it right to be able to pass plenty of people in the 2nd half. Easier said than done ......
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