I've been challenged as a self-coached runner (not by choice, being self coached - that is) by my recent training situation. I ran two half-marathons in less than a week, the latter one coming about five weeks before the Olympic Trials marathon. Deciding how to walk the tightrope between trying to do too much and not getting in the best shape possible has been the dilemma. I think I've done it well though, but of course, the only way to find out is to run the race. That happens in about two and a half weeks.
I've been hitting between 80-90 miles a week in 6 day weeks, which is lower than usual, but I am getting in the same runs, just taking afternoons off and letting my parts heal up. I've done a few long fartleks and a nice 24 miler starting slow and then hitting around 5:30s for the middle ten miles or so. I think I'll be prepared and relaxed going into the race. My number one goal is running a respectable PR. I'd really like to get under 2:18. 2:17:xx just looks faster, plus it will give me a little confidence going into the next trials when the standards look like they'll get dropped again. The second goal is making the olympic team. You have to have things prioritized you know. (this is sarcasm for anyone going straight to LetsRun after reading this)
Lets watch this video to get pumped up:
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