We're back together at near full numbers, and I'm back where I belong, this Sunday as you advance to seven miles. First 4.5 of those are with our marathoners.
The route (with an 8:00 **DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME** start from the Eugene Running Company): Oakway and Coburg Roads to Ferry Street Bridge and don't cross. Turn left onto bike path, to Autzen footbridge and across. Turn right, to Valley River footbridge and across. Turn right, back to Ferry and store. GPS distance is 6.95 miles.
Bring a drink for delivery at Ferry Street (three miles). Weather forecast: temperature in 40s with rain and wind likely.
WEEK 3 LESSON: YOUR WEEK
Question:
What should I do during the week, between
long runs?
Answer: On weekdays
“rest” and “easy” are the key words. The biggest mistake half-marathon trainers
make is trying to increase all their
running. The longer you go on Sundays, the less
you can or should do the other days. My recommended easy run is one lasting 30
to 60 minutes (usually closer to the half-hour than the hour) at a relaxed
pace, totaling no more than two hours of running between Sundays. Training by
minutes instead of miles encourages you to run easily, because you can’t rush
time the way you might do with distance. I also urge you to take a day or two
off (easy cross-training is okay those days) after the long run and one rest
day before the next one.
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