Summer's here and the heat is on this week, though it looks like we'll get a slight break for Sunday's 10-mile run. Some clouds will keep high temperatures out of the 90s, but the morning will still be plenty warm. Start early if you wish.
The route from the Eugene Running Running Company: Oakway and Coburg Roads to Ferry Street Bridge and don't cross. Turn right onto bike path, to Valley River footbridge and across. Turn left, to Autzen footbridge (brick crosswalk) and turn AROUND. Back the same way: Valley River, Ferry and store. GPS distance is 10.15 miles.
Bring a drink for delivery at 3.5 and 6.5 miles (Skinner Butte playground). Weather forecast: partly cloudy with starting temperature about 70.
WEEK 6 LESSON: YOUR SPEED
Question: Should I train for speed during the week?
And can I run short-distance races to improve my speed?
Answer: Do nothing for speed that might interfere with going long. Distance is
far more important than speed in this training program. You’re mainly preparing
here to go the 26.2 miles, not to meet or beat a time goal. Never substitute
fast for long. Add a fast-training day in midweek only if you have recovered fully from the latest long run, or if
you can be ready in time for the next one. Run a race only if
it replaces one a training run of similar length scheduled that weekend. Running a short race does give you experience
in dealing with the race-day atmosphere, which differs greatly from ours during
training.
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