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Friday, 25 March 2011

Liverpool Half Marathon Taper, My Legs Are On Fire!


I've been using Steve Magness's article on tapering[featuring Marius Bakken] to get ready for Sundays Liverpool Half.
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This article reveals all READ HERE
Thur
Felt really good!
Had to hold myself back as my speed kept increasing from the planned level one effort.
Last five mins I increased pace, aiming at 10K pace, I was soon hitting 5.30 then 5.20 pace.
Round a tight corner and me and Tess accelerated again, now reaching 5.10 pace, another couple of bends and we were on the final straight.
I was shocked to see 4.42 pace as Tess started to lag behind on the lead.
This run felt so beautiful and easy!
GARMIN DATA
Friday will be a rest day with Saturday a easy run with with 6 fast strides to get the legs ready to race!
Wed
31 mins easy
Tue
30 mins easy
Total time 31 mins


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4 comments:

  1. Ewen26 March 2011 at 00:14

    Tess's legs would be on fire too if you're leading her along at 4:42 mile pace.

    The girl in the red shirt makes beautiful music - I'm getting myself a pair of those shoes!

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  2. RICK'S RUNNING26 March 2011 at 00:28

    Yes Ewen, Tess's paws were smokin!
    The girl in red does indeed make beautiful music :]

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  3. Samurai Running26 March 2011 at 05:01

    Go get that PB Rick!

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  4. RICK'S RUNNING26 March 2011 at 08:44

    I'll be going for it Scotty, max effort do or die!

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