Medium Long Run - 14 Miles HR150 Max

I did say I wanted to take it easy this week, and due to work commitments yesterday I didn't manage to get out for a run as it was too late when I got back from Leicester where I had to go for a meeting. So having rested yesterday, tonight's run went very well. I felt fresh and enjoyed the session more then I have been lately.

Average HR was 152bpm and average pace of 8.10 min/mile so a little up on my usual target of an average of 150bpm. Point is that it "felt" good, and quite refreshing. In my case I think this is the value of rest. I've always maintained that recovery is important for me. I'm thinking that the taper towards the marathon will give me more recovery time and perhaps set me up for a better result then I'm thinking about. Although, its difficult to see how I can run a 7.26 min/mile pace over the marathon distance when I've struggled with it in training. I'm going to lower my sights a bit in any case, although haven't decided what is realistic yet. I'll make that judgement closer to the race.

Anyway, I've booked the flight to Dublin, so no getting out of it now. No excuses......

Todays Run..........