Quality 2: 16000 meter tempo – Naha Marathon Training
October 19th, 2008Slowly, but surely I’ve built up my base mileage and endurance to be able to run what I ran today. My last week was the first week I’ve been able to do “total training” for a long time. I ran 70 miles total which included two quality workouts: 1) 12000 meters at 4min/1k pace. 2) 12000 meters at 3:50/1k pace. I’m building up for a December marathon.
Today’s workout couldn’t have gone better because I followed the plan. I ran the first 8k at 4min/1k pace, and the last 8k at 3:35/1k pace to average 3:45 1k pace for 16k.
I started feeling worn down, exhausted around 9-10k, grabbed a power gel, and was rejouvinated and determined to finish the workout. My family has been supporting me a great deal lately, and I couldn’t bare to have a failed workout. Overall, I’m proud of what I did. Another big deposit in my quest to be in shape for Naha.
