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February 16, 2008
Martha's Vineyard 20 miler Update
Saturday - I made it to Martha's Vineyard. It was an epic journey. We drove about 6 hours to Woods Hole and then took the ferry to the island. I really lucked out. It was a mild day on the island, about 30 degrees (I am guessing), very little wind, and nice clear roads - free from ice. I felt really good and comfortable the entire time. However, my quad was sore the entire race and got worse in the last 5 miles. Due to this I ran the entire race at a comfortable pace and never really pushed marathon pace. The first 10 miles runs along the coast and the second half runs up the bike path. The bike path was slightly rolling. I am discouraged that my quad hurt so much but I am certain it is because I really did not taper at all for this race and the entire run was on pavement compared to the softer dirt roads that I usually run on. I am hoping with a taper my quad will hurt less in the Napa Marathon. Now I plan to rest for the next two weeks and back down a bit.
Splits
mile 1: 7.27
mile 2: 7.18
mile 3: 7.26
mile 4: 7.01
mile 5: 7.24
mile 6: 7.14
mile 7: 7.16
mile 8: 7.10
mile 9: 7.12
mile 10: 7.27
mile 11: 7.11
mile 12: 7.12
mile 13: 7.55 (took a bathroom break)
mile 14: 7.10
mile 15: 7.27
mile 16: 7.30
mile 17: 7.29
mile 18: 7.19
mile 19: 7.32
mile 20: 7.11
Average: 7.21
My original plan was to run the first half between 7.30 and 8.00 min. pace and then pick it up to 7.00 min for the second half. I was hoping that 7.30 would feel easy and it did. I am just discouraged that I was not pain free for the run but I guess that is just how it goes. I am so glad I got to run in a beautiful place and that the roads were runnable.
Tomorrow I am going to meet a friend for two loops around Fresh Pond and then head to NH for some nordic skiing.
Sunday: 15 miles
Monday: Off
Tuesday: 10 miles and lifting
Wednesday: 10 miles and lifting
Thursday: 8 miles and skiing
Friday: 8 miles
Saturday: 20 miles
Total: 71 miles
Posted by mary at February 16, 2008 6:35 PM