March Training: Marathons, Rest, and Swimming

March coaching was pretty much as good because it might be. After getting COVID in February, March felt like I used to be constructing again from that, hoping that I might really feel higher the following day…and the following…and the following. Even 5 weeks later, I don’t really feel 100%.

Coaching:

Miles run: 197Shortest run: 3.1 milesLongest run: Los Angeles MarathonRange of Paces: 6:35-18 minutes-untimedRest Days: 9 days

Ideas:

The primary two weeks of March have been spent tapering all the way down to the Los Angeles Marathon. I additionally ran the Screenland 5K in a Topgun costume. I used to be stunned after I ran just below 21 minutes and didn’t really feel wonderful and was sweating up a storm. The week earlier than Los Angeles in 2023, I ran a 5K however ran 21:30, so I assumed perhaps I might run sooner on the marathon. Taper went okay, however I feel I self-sabotaged because the day earlier than the race was a variety of strolling and basic busyness as an alternative of resting. Despite the fact that I “solely” ran 3.1 miles on the Large 5 5K, I ended up getting over 20,000 steps, which was too many.

The Los Angeles Marathon went in addition to it might for the circumstances. I do know I’m in higher marathon form than a 3:26.36, however that’s what I ran on the day. I do form of have the urge to run a flat, quick marathon within the fall, however I’ll revisit that later. For now, it’s time for shorter races and the summer season of pace.

After the Los Angeles Marathon was nearly 2 weeks of relaxation. I swam a few occasions, however for essentially the most half, I did nothing, and it was wanted. I strongly imagine most individuals want two weeks off after a objective race or season, and I positively did…despite the fact that I didn’t precisely meet my targets with the race.

After that, it was time to alter gears and time for the summer season of pace. Final summer season, my objective was to run underneath 20 minutes within the 5K once more, and I by no means succeeded in that. There have been loads of occasions I used to be prepared to take action, however it wasn’t the best day or the best course. So, this summer season is similar objective. I’ve a variety of 5Ks this summer season, and I’m truthfully wanting ahead to some sooner exercises and races.

Swimming:

So far as swimming, my pal and I’ll or could not do the summer season nationals in Mission Viejo in August. I’ve been making an attempt to get into the pool extra in order that I may be prepared for that if we do resolve. I’ve qualification occasions from a swim meet a few years in the past, however I additionally don’t wish to go in underprepared. So, TBD.

What’s Subsequent?

April goes to be centered on getting some shorter exercises in. I’m working Carlsbad 5000 the primary weekend of April and Mountains 2 Seashore Half the final weekend, and the remainder of the month is simply coaching until I discover one thing that intrigues me.