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Boston Prep and Week 8 Recap

February 29, 2012 by Kristy 19 Comments

The Boston Marathon is a mere 46 days away and my Type A self is going into “prep” mode.  Race logistics, course info, expo, hotel, race outfit (so important…lululemon, it’s only a matter of days before we are reunited!), etc.  I don’t want to be overly stressed during the taper period so it’s best to get this stuff all figured out now.

Thankfully, course-wise, there is so much information.  I’m a big believer in studying your marathon course as much as you can before race day.  I have this handy little guide that I’m reading(per Robin’s recommendation)…

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I’ve been running hills during my long runs and occasionally doing a few repeats during easy runs.  Yesterday I threw in 3 long hill repeats at the end of a 7-mile tempo run.  Whoa, that was tough.  My tempo miles ended up being faster than MP (8:08, 8:10, 8:07, 8:09, 8:08) so maybe that’s why?  I’m having a hard time nailing down my MP (8:20) based on feel.  I always seem to run faster.  Guess that’s not the worst thing in the world!

Boston Week 8 Recap
MON:  8 easy with 3 long hill repeats at the end
TUE:  8 speed (6×400).  Ugh, awful run.  I ended up doing a few miles at HMP and MP to hit 8 for the day.
WED:  barre  REST!  It was like there was a magnet on the back of my head when my alarm went off at 4:50AM (yep, no wonder, right?).  I could not lift my head or get out of bed so I slept.
THU:  9 with 7 miles at tempo (8:12, 8:08, 8:12, 8:03, 8:07, 8:03, 8:13).  Again, I was trying for MP and ended up faster.
FRI:  REST (again)!
SAT:  18 at LSD pace (9:07).  It was windy and I ran through a snowstorm.
SUN:  9 easy

52 miles for the week.  This week is a drop-back week before I head into the monster month before taper!!!!!

Help, please!  I’m looking for a pair of arm warmers for Boston that are comfy.  Any suggestions?  I’ve tried Saucony but ended up sending them back.  Anyone have the lululemon Swiftly Arm Warmers?

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