(Ultra) Marathon Monday: Still in Training for LSU

I hit a big milestone this week – 85 kilometres on foot. For some runners that may not seem like much mileage but it sure is for me. I also went to crossfit twice. I wanted to go the usual MWF but I didn’t sleep well on Thursday night. I didn’t think it would be a good idea for me to fling weights or my own body around.

(Wednesday’s WOD consisted of 100 thrusters and 3 burpees EMOM. It was TOUGH. Then I ran a hilly 15K that night. Thank goodness Thursday was a rest day!)

Most of my runs felt great. I find the more I run, the less I feel tired/achy. My body is finally getting used to the consistency of high (for me) mileage weeks. I think a bit part of it is switching up the terrain. I am not pounding on pavement five days a week. Mixing it up sure does a body good. Yesterday I stuck to the roads for my long run. It was pure torture. My right leg/foot were not feeling the love. Next long run I need to come up with a better plan.

Also I ran with Yvonne and Mark both this week. Good to have some company!

I am feeling good about my endurance right now. However I want to get more quality hill training in the coming weeks. I know Sept. 6 will sneak up on me quickly. You can never do enough hills!