Step back week
Week 14 of 18 of my marathon training program and it’s a step back week. Which means that the mileage is significantly reduced. Last week I did just over 43 miles including a 20 mile run and this week I did a measly 24 miles.
My long run this morning was supposed to be 12 miles and I did just slightly over 12 miles. Funny that!
I’ve actually taken it very easy this week. I think the 20 miler last Sunday needed a bit of recovering. It’s quite weird as I did a very slow run today and my muscles were actually quite sore afterwards. Even more so than straight after the run last week.
4 weeks to the marathon now. One more 20 miler and then the taper. I’m looking forward to the taper! 
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October 4, 2009 | Filed Under fitness
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You need to give your body a little bit of rest occasionally, or you will wear it out too quickly! You are lucky you can still run like that, I used to run a little (compared to you) but then got shin splints and that put an end to it. To this day I cannot run more than 5 – 10 minutes any more. Keep up the good work!
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This rest week is probably the most important week in your training!
I can’t wait for race day!
yay! bring on the taper!..all though, tapering makes me a bit nervous…i always think i need to do more….
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Step back weeks are nice
It will be here before you know it – good luck in your marathon!
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This is getting very excited for me. I have always enjoy reading your progress leading up to Auckland Marathon. I know you will do very well.
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