13 Feb - Sessions 31-34

2110 GMT - Today marks the close of week 5. Thursday morning I was up early (0330) to do my interval workout since I was travelling. The workout was ok I suppose. I didn't quite meet my target HR (167 bpm)  on most of the intervals. I think if I am up that early working out I should probably have an energy gel or something before I go. Since I started the program I have been doing the most difficult workouts during the day, usually after I have eaten breakfast and mid morning snack. Except for the first one I think the intervals look pretty good. Next time I might try to find a steeper hill.

Friday was an SnC only day. I had a session with Paul late in the afternoon. I swam for about 20 minutes beforehand to warm up. I worked my hamstrings and glutes pretty hard. It was a really good workout. I enjoy working with Paul...it keeps me motivated and I probably wouldn't push myself as hard if I was going it alone.

Saturday was an easy run day...not much to say about it!

Sunday is LSD day. Each week I up the mileage. Today I did 11 miles. The weather was less than ideal. For the most part I like running in adverse conditions, but there are some adverse conditions I'd rather avoid! This morning was borderline...5 deg C, almost 20 knots of wind, and sprinkling. Each but separately is no big deal, but combined they make for an unpleasant environment, cold, windy and wet. Not too fun! Still, the weather would have to have been much worse to keep me inside...I have plenty of foul weather gear. I had a decent run. Hamstrings were still a bit sore, but they were fine after I warmed up a bit. My average pace times are improving week to week. It's pretty exciting to see!

Tomorrow is a rest day, which is good...I have a busy day. Until then...

Links to my Garmin data:
Edinburgh Marathon Training Session 31
Edinburgh Marathon Training Session 33
Edinburgh Marathon Training Session 34