Week 8

[Antonio247]

Sunday. I started at 8.15 am. It was sunny although a bit windy. I started at Almadrabillas park and went along the sea front to the university. The wind was against me. I felt heavy, slow and tired. I also felt some discomfort in my right foot sole. I walked one minute in minute 25. It took me 43´40´´ one way. On the way back, I did a walk break in minutes 50 and 65 getting to the start point in 89´30´´. I continued until minute 91. I took my heart rate, 130 beats a minute. Then, I did some stretching. I should have done 16 miles but I´m feeling exhausted lately. Actually, I did around 12 kilometres.

Summary of week 8. I went for a run four days but I didn´t go cross-training. I should have done 32 miles/ 51,2 kms but actually I did only 35,5. I´ve got a cold and I´m feeling a bit tired. Nevertheless, I expect to manage to fulfil Hal Higdon´s novice marathon schedule although I find it difficult to do the long runs at weekends. I´m going to take part at Elche half marathon on 28th April. I should do one 20 mile run several weeks before the marathon on 25th April.