I’m writing most of this post on Saturday, the day before my race, because I am sitting around with nothing else to do. After the race I’m planning to add in the results before this publishes. I feel like this week of training was kind of boring, and the actual race is the “important” part of this week, but I do think my runs this week were worth talking about. They were simple- 3 really easy 4 milers on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with no strength training at all. I think that there were a few factors involved but I felt so tired on those few runs I did this week. Which made it easier to go super slow, so I guess that’s a good thing!
Monday: 4 miles easy
After feeling really great on Saturday’s run, I expected it was going to be difficult to keep this run nice and slow. However, I easily settled into a pace slower than 10 minute miles and actually didn’t have the desire to go any faster than that.
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: 4 miles easy
The night before we had gone to my parents after work for dinner, and got home after 9. So naturally I was tired for this run (usually I am asleep by 9) and I think all the extra time in the car left me feeling extra stiff. My mindset was not great after this run, but I kept telling myself that this was normal for race week plus I had a few more days to rest up.
Thursday: Rest
Friday: 4 miles easy
This was done before flying out to Tulsa. I felt 95% better than I did on Wednesday, but still kept it slow and easy. It was definitely a boost of confidence as I got closer to the race.
Saturday: Rest
Went to the expo….
And hung out in compression socks for most of the day…
Sunday: Race day!
26.2 miles in 3:41:46… Race recap to come later this week, but this was a 5 minute PR!
Total: 38.2 miles
Do you ever feel tired on your runs the week leading up to a race?
Linking up with HoHo RunsOpens in a new window and MissSippiPiddlinOpens in a new window for the weekly wrap
Yay!!!! Can’t wait for the recap! So proud of you 🙂
Thank you! Hoping to get my thoughts together soon before I forget all the details….
Big congrats to you and rest up! Can’t wait for your recap 🙂
Thanks!! I’ve definitely done a ton of resting over the past 2 days:) I think this is a good week for that!
Congratulations on a 5 minute PR Lisa! That’s incredible. I hope you enjoyed Route 66. It will be back on my list for next year! I can’t wait to hear the details. The older you get, those car rides really do make you stiff. I dread our Thanksgiving travel for that reason. I think feeling tired the week leading up to the race is normal. It means you’ve put in a lot of hard work. Kudos for not trying to push it. It looks like it paid off! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I appreciate you linking with us.
Thank you!! Route 66 was a really fun race! The weather turned out pretty perfect although it was chilly at the start. I hope you get to run it next year!
WooHoo! Cannot wait to hear more about this epic race! Congrats again!
Thank you!!
You did awesome!! Looking forward to hearing the details!
Thanks Laura!!
Huge congrats to you on an amazing PR! Your strong training season paid off and I’m so excited to read your recap!
Thanks so much!!
Congratulations on your five min PR. Enjoy the recovery! You deserve it.
Thank you!
Nice job! Route 66 is on my to run list.
Thanks! It was a fun race, but not the easiest course. Hoping to share more details in my recap later this week!
Congrats on an awesome finish! You’ve earned your turkey this year 🙂
Haha thanks!! I’ve definitely been eating everything in sight already this week:)
Can’t wait to hear about your race!
CONGRATULATIONS ON A FABULOUS RUN!!!! I can’t wait to hear all about it 🙂
Thank you!!
What compression socks do you wear? I need more compression to help with my calves and want more options.
I wear PRO Compression! They are definitely my favorite- so comfortable and I really feel like they help me to recover faster.
Congrats on your PR, Lisa!! I’m glad you had a great race – can’t wait to hear all about it! You’re definitely not the only one who struggles with the “easy” runs leading up to the race. For my past few marathons, I remember most of those short mileage runs feeling not so “easy” and just trying to remain relaxed and not think about it so much.
Thanks Charissa! It’s good to hear I’m not alone on that.And now that the race is over,I am so glad I kept those runs easy. It was helpful to type out my thoughts about those runs pre-race because that’s when I was feeling those doubts about how I had felt. But it definitely all made sense!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great race, Lisa! I cannot wait to hear about it. Congratulations on a very nice PR!
Thanks so much!!
Woohooo! How are your legs feeling today? I can’t wait to read about all the details!
They actually weren’t as bad as I expected. I should have been better about foam rolling and stretching but instead we jumped in the car and drove 2 hours to our in-laws on Sunday. But I’ve been doing alot of resting so that has helped:)
5 minute PR!!!! WHAT!! I cant wait to read the recap and see how the whole race went for you!
I was very happy with how this race played out! Hoping to have the recap up in a few days!
Congrats on the PR! So exciting! What a nice Thanksgiving present 🙂
Thanks! Yes, the perfect way to ease into the holiday season:)
Awesome! Congrats on your 5 minute PR!! Looking forward to your race recap!
Thank you!
Awesome! Congrats! Can’t wait to read all the details!
Thanks!
CONGRATULATIONS, Lisa!!! What a great race day after all the hard work you’ve put in; I’m so excited to hear this! Hope you enjoyed it and I can’t wait to read more!
Thanks Tara! And thanks so much for all your support along the way:)
Awesome job! Loved seeing it on Instagram and your pics here! Congrats on the big PR! 🙂
Thank you!! I definitely appreciate all the support:)
Congrats on your PR! Can’t wait to read your full race recap!
Thanks Debra!!
Did you say five minute PR that is super. Looking forward to hearing about it. I’m so glad you linked with us. You enjoy your week!
Thank you!! I was definitely happy with how the race went. Thanks as always for hosting!
Congratulations, that is an awesome time!! Looking forward to reading the race review 🙂
You looked like you had a great week!
Congratulations Lisa!!!! You ran an awesome time and hooray for a PR!!!!
I know how much you put into this training cycle and I hope you are resting and relaxing this week!
So happy for you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
A 5 minute PR is awesome, congratulations!!!