My countdown is the same schedule as Irina Mikitenko's. Half marathon race on Easter Monday in Paderborn, Full marathon two weeks later in London. I look forward to comparing our performances on both events.
Together with Irina - 4 weeks to go
stats of the week: run 60km, gym 2 hrs
Just 4 weeks from today on. What means that only 3 weeks of proper training are left. Luckily I came back this week in spite of a mild cold.
My countdown is the same schedule as Irina Mikitenko's. Half marathon race on Easter Monday in Paderborn, Full marathon two weeks later in London. I look forward to comparing our performances on both events.
My countdown is the same schedule as Irina Mikitenko's. Half marathon race on Easter Monday in Paderborn, Full marathon two weeks later in London. I look forward to comparing our performances on both events.
Setback
stats of the week: run 14km, gym 2hrs
As you see the week was a steep setback. After the enjoyable Syltlauf of 33km I suffered from a muscle problem and had to rest several days. In addition to that I caught a cold on the weekend when I went for a short trip to the German Alps and wasn't prepared to stand on a glacier for hours. After the Syltlauf every runner received a box of cough sweets. They're very appreciated now.
Diet race
stats of the week: run 53km
To spend the weekend on Germany's poshest North Sea island and in its ugliest coastal village was somewhat depressing as I had to stay on my own.
However - the 33.3K race was a personal success. Despite a noticable headwind and minor digesting problems I clocked 2:53:22 hrs. 3 minutes faster than last year and one minute faster than two years ago!
Really surprising: Due to my active stomach I drank only 0.4 liters of energy drink and gulped just half a portion of energy gel - and this diet made me able to increase the speed on the final 5K. No cramps, no blue lips at the finish.
Average pace was 5:12 min/K (8:23 min/mile) which would make a marathon in 3:39 hrs. May I dream of this?
To spend the weekend on Germany's poshest North Sea island and in its ugliest coastal village was somewhat depressing as I had to stay on my own.
However - the 33.3K race was a personal success. Despite a noticable headwind and minor digesting problems I clocked 2:53:22 hrs. 3 minutes faster than last year and one minute faster than two years ago!
Really surprising: Due to my active stomach I drank only 0.4 liters of energy drink and gulped just half a portion of energy gel - and this diet made me able to increase the speed on the final 5K. No cramps, no blue lips at the finish.
Average pace was 5:12 min/K (8:23 min/mile) which would make a marathon in 3:39 hrs. May I dream of this?
Peak Week - 7 weeks to go
stats of the week: run 63km, indoor cycling 25km, gym 4hrs
After this week containing an interval speed session and a very long Sunday run
it 's now urgent time for a recovery week. I look forward to treating my legs and body with care for some days ... alas, the weekend awaits me with a non-published long race. I didn't intend to do it again but for some reasons there's no other choice by now. Nevertheless I'm quite sure I'll be enjoying it.
After this week containing an interval speed session and a very long Sunday run
it 's now urgent time for a recovery week. I look forward to treating my legs and body with care for some days ... alas, the weekend awaits me with a non-published long race. I didn't intend to do it again but for some reasons there's no other choice by now. Nevertheless I'm quite sure I'll be enjoying it.
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