M4T W2 Results

Missouri was not kind to me this week - the temps and humidity were ridiculous!  But I persevered and completed week two of marathon training.  One bonus for this week - Les ran with me two times.

Sunday - Rest day
Results:  Rested somewhat.  We spent the morning touring the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and walked two miles.

Monday - 3 miles easy (10:35 pace)
Results: Ran 2.13 in 31:01, 14:33 pace
Les rented a bicycle while we were in Missouri and had done two really hard rides over the weekend so his legs weren't too peppy.  I was okay with a slower run.

Tuesday - Intervals - 6-7 miles total
Results: Ran 6.48 in 1:15:26, 11:39 pace
I knew this was going to hurt!  It was 72 degrees with 97% humidity!  I have never felt like puking on a run as much as I did this morning.  My intervals were significantly slower than the ones I had done a few weeks ago, but I'm sure I still benefited from pushing the pace.

Wednesday  - 3 miles easy (10:35 pace)
Results:  Ran 3.64 in 38:34, 10:36 pace
It was 80 degrees with 91% humidity at 6:00 a.m.  Kinda proud of my pace on this one.

Thursday - 4 miles easy (10:35 pace)
Results:  Ran 3 miles in 34:44, 11:35 pace
This was Les' longest run in years!  It was a beautiful morning - only 64 degrees out.  A nice Missouri sendoff.

Friday - Rest day
Results: Rested - flew home (and boy are my arms tired!)

Saturday - LSD 8 miles  (10:35-10:50 pace)
Results:  Ran 8 miles in 1:20:51, 10:06 pace
I kept telling myself that running in Missouri was going to make me stronger and faster.  I didn't feel great but was able to pull off a really strong run for 8 miles!  Another negative split run with my last mile being my fastest!
Also walked 1 mile warmup/cool down.

Total planned miles 25
Actual
Walking: 3
Running: 23.26
Total: 26.26