NYRR Workout - Fartleks from mile 22.5 to marathon finish

Tonight's workout consisted of fartleks from 110th and 5th Ave. to the marathon finish. This workout was important for us to feel the last four miles or so of the marathon. Especially important was for us to feel the one mile uphill climb from 110th to 90th, which is probably the toughest mile on the course. My lap breakdown before the workout and the post workout mileage is as follows:

Lap

Time

Distance

Avg Pace

Avg Heart Rate

Avg Cadence

Calories

1	00:23:44	2.89 mi	08:12	149 bpm	--	315 C
2	00:16:01	1.64 mi	09:45	123 bpm	--	178 C
3	00:05:37	0.67 mi	08:27	140 bpm	--	71 C
4	00:00:04	0.00 mi	23:02	144 bpm	--	1 C
5	00:02:34	0.31 mi	08:24	147 bpm	--	29 C
6	00:02:31	0.37 mi	06:54	156 bpm	--	38 C
7	00:16:18	2.25 mi	07:15	163 bpm	--	238 C
8	00:28:10	3.13 mi	09:00	149 bpm	--	326 C
9	00:08:17	0.90 mi	09:13	137 bpm	--	92 C

Going into tonight's workout, I was concerned about my knee holding up. It still hurts a little, but I'm actually quite pleased. It's going to continue to get better. I can't believe I only started praying about it last night. Coincidence? Perhaps, but I've had too many things happen in my life that have been "coincidental" after prayer.

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Starting to feel the marathon itch...I think. In terms of preparation, I'm definitely looking forward to this marathon. Sixty-two miles was the most I've done in any week in my yrs of running and it did not feel as bad as I thought it would. From a mental standpoint, the five 20+ milers I've done has really shortened the run. Furthermore, the nearly four hours on the run course yesterday gives me confidence that I can be out on the course that long - if needed - without feeling broken down. And that was with a shorter tougher race the day before. Another recovery week this week, and I think I'll bump it up to 70 the following week. From there, it's time to taper!

Today, I just went for a short and easy recovery run of 6.5 miles with a great running partner that will be taking a maternity leave from the hobby. As predicted, I would have to deal with knee pain from wearing broken down shoes. I had to ice my inner left kneecap after the run. My leg muscles are also tight, but both problems will go away with rest. That said, I don't know how hard I'll be able to do tomorrow's speed workout. I guess I'll just have to see.