Thanks, millbot! This post is very timely. I'm too stoopid and lazy to analyze the process. I just go out and try to run what I think I can sustain that day for the planned mileage. I began running marathons 2 years ago and after my 4th attempt, I managed to BQ, but it was a struggle. That was in Oct, and since then I had to cut back due to some medical issues. So now I'm on the road to Hopkinton with a serious hit in confidence. Your post though is very helpful. Maybe I shouldn't be trying to max my pace, and instead just build up stamina. Rather than focus on total mile/wk I'm going to try working in some interval/hill/speed work at least once a week, and REALLY try to slow down on the long run. Isn't that the coach's message?<br><br>
BTW, this is CR's mikemustrun. I'm much calmer now since I joined CR near the end of my enforced recovery, hence the name change <img alt="" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/../images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;">
BTW, this is CR's mikemustrun. I'm much calmer now since I joined CR near the end of my enforced recovery, hence the name change <img alt="" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/../images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;">
