Let's just say that this one didn't go exactly as I hoped. Either taper madness is taking over, or my body just needed a BREAK. For the first time since week 5, I missed my long run, and had a weekend with no running whatsoever.
Monday: Rest (Memorial Day)
Tuesday: 4 easy recovery miles with Sarah (Average pace: 11:08)
Wednesday: 6 miles - legs pissed off (Average pace: 10:47)
Thursday: Rest - my left calf is really feeling sore
Friday: 4.5 hilly miles with Kim. (Average pace: 11:08) My calf went from feeling sore to loosening up to screaming at me. It felt better when we went fast the last half mile or so. But more than that, it was FREAKING HOT AND HUMID. And I just couldn't get into it. But I got to explore a brand new section of trail, really beautiful trail, and then we went back to her place, cleaned up, and ate homemade deep dish pizza and gabbed for a couple hours, so it was still a good day, just not a good run. John gave me a stellar leg massage when I got home and I slept in a compression sleeve, which seemed to help some.
Saturday: Rest - I woke up with a leg that was NOT HAPPY. I wore my sleeve for most of the day, and it was better towards the end of the day, but still sore. We ended up heading to Great America for a few hours after dinner - it had cooled off a little and the park was not crowded at all, so we had a really nice time. I was hoping to run the next day, but it wasn't looking promising.
Sunday: Rest - Julia had a Daisy Girl Scout picnic, and it was a gorgeous day. But my leg was still aggravated, so I pushed off my long run again.
Week total miles: 14.5 Not cool, but I can't worry about it. I need to get to 100% for 6/18, and right now, that's all that matters.
Sometimes you just need a break. It's better to listen to your body and rest than to push yourself and get hurt
ReplyDeleteAt this point, rest is definitely the better choice! You're going to rock your marathon! :)
ReplyDeleteTake it easy - you are going to be fine and you are going to have an AWESOME race!
ReplyDeleteYou've put in the hard work already. This is what taper is for- letting your body (and that calf!) recover so you can rock the race! I'm sure you'll do great!
ReplyDeleteYou have done enough training that you will be ok! Just rest that body--it needs it.
ReplyDeleteRest can be the springboard :)
ReplyDeleteI feel bad. I hope I didn't make your leg worse!
ReplyDeleteI do think you have the training in to kick ass though!!! :)
rest is an awesome thing!
ReplyDeleteyou will rock this race!!
Ahhh - 12 days! I hate this point... you're tapering and ready to just run the thing!
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of leg sleeve do you use? I am interested in getting a compression leg sleeve to wear; more fashionable than the compression socks + flip-flops I rocked post-Illinois Marathon.
The other thought is to be foam-rolling (or using the Stick if you have one) your calf a lot. I find that both really help my calves when they get tight... i.e. anytime over 8 miles.
Good luck & stay calm! Eat some swedish fish!
GOOD LUCK!! Training will prepare you for race day! Rest is necessary!! Go Bobbi!
ReplyDeleteIf you dont rest that calf you might be running that race. I just did a 20k and I was having hamstring issue. I know how you feel. Take care of that calf girl so you can do that race.
ReplyDeleteI like what Maggie said about rest being a springboard. I think it's good you listened to your body. You're going to appreciate that next run so much more!
ReplyDeleteI agree on listening to your body. Someone told me before my marathon, better 90% trained than 50% injured. You've put in the work. You've got this. Sounds like a great weekend, other than the misbehaving calf.
ReplyDeleteYou're safe as a kitten!! You've been putting in the miles and doing the work, so a light week to rest the bod is the right choice. See you at the starting line!
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