2 hour run on reservation trails in Holden, MA. Averaged a ~10 minute pace and covered between 10-12 miles estimated
COMMENTS
General: Today was my final run before the 50k next weekend and I think I'm ready to go. I got to test out the Yaktrax today in the snow and they were phenomenal. I don't think running in the snow next weekend will be anything more than a small obstacle, and definitely will not be a problem. Skipped squat today on CFSB but will deadlift and metcon tomorrow accordingly.
Nutrition: It was alright. I only had GU's during the run and ate paleo all day, but my girlfriend's mom cooked a huge Thanksgiving-esque dinner and I ate stuffing, a roll, mashed potatoes, a bit of ice cream and apple pie. Eating for recovery though, right?
Body: Feeling good. My knees hurt a little bit from the stride issues I had when first adjusting to the snow.
Sleep: 7 hours
Reflections: My schedule for this week looks like this, or at least so I think for now:
Sunday: Deadlift + Metcon
Monday: Rest Day
Tuesday: Front Squat (switching the days) + High rep BS + Metcon
Wednesday: Taper run, 30-60 minutes and shoulder press day with a possible metcon.
My decision to mess with it this week was to make sure I didn't miss any of the strength days and still had time to taper. Thursday and Friday I will probably do light stuff but mostly just rest.
3 comments:
Good run yesterday Ben. I would say you are more than ready. Remember, ultrarunning is 90% mental and the other 10% is mental (s.jurek). See you Saturday.
Where in Holden was this?
Not sure exactly, but it was a rail trail attached to the Quinepoxet River for the most part. The guy I was running with lived really close and brought me there to check it out. Actually a really nice area if you get a chance to check it out sometime.
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