I realized (and was made to realize by Coach Dave Fier) this past tuesday (AFTER running a workout of course) that 16 days is not ample time to recover from a marathon and get back to full training. Based on that newfound knowledge I kept things very easy for the remainder of the week. No long run, not much other running, just a run down to the beach for an 11 mile total on saturday. All in all I ended up getting just under 40 miles in, so probably enough to preserve some of my fitness. I am nervous that by running a 2x 2mile and 2x 1mile workout at just under 5k pace that I may have retarded my bodies recovery. Hopefully not, As I am planning on racing the 4th of July 5k this coming monday. Among things, I would love to break 17 minutes, and come as close to 16 as possible. My plan: go out in 5:18 and negative split. Likely? No idea. A fast workout tonight (I am assuming) and a chat with coach fier will probably help me to better understand my chances of doing that. My watch put me through 5k in 16:54 in my last race - which was very hilly. I know I have the strength to run hard for 3.1 miles, I am just not sure how my leg speed is. Another update this sunday.
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