Here’s a look at how Week 1 of my official training for the Richmond Marathon went. First part is my goal from last week’s post, then the line with what I actually did:
Monday, 7/16: 3-4 miles
actual: 0.8 + weights (Click here for the post on being flexible with goals.)
Tuesday, 7/17: short run (less than a mile) + weights with upper body
actual: 3.3
actual: 3.3
Wednesday, 7/18: Group run (mileage likely about 6 miles)
actual: track workout, 5.3 total
actual: track workout, 5.3 total
Thursday, 7/19: 7-8 miles
actual: 7.3
actual: 7.3
Friday, 7/20: Rest
actual: rest
actual: rest
Saturday, 7/21: 5 miler
actual: 5 miler in 36:59, 6 miles total. Plus pulling carpet later in the day
actual: 5 miler in 36:59, 6 miles total. Plus pulling carpet later in the day
Sunday, 7/22: 2-3 miles, hike or rest
actual: Pretty much rest, but I did do some cleaning up in my basement, along with moving some furniture around. I was pretty beat today after yesterday’s race and carpet stuff.
actual: Pretty much rest, but I did do some cleaning up in my basement, along with moving some furniture around. I was pretty beat today after yesterday’s race and carpet stuff.
Total: 22.7
I fell just short of my overall goal (23-26 miles), but I’d have to say that this was a good week overall. My workouts were solid and I felt great all week.
Real David H. 
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