Do not adjust your set, this is only a test
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So a week before a half marathon I always run a test of about 17-18km to see how my body will handle the full distance. Honestly, those last 4km are entirely mental and usually by then I’ve got myself into such a good mental zone that I don’t even notice them.
Due to giving myself an extra rest day during the week, this year’s test run come only six days before the half marathon but was once again a success. On these test runs, time is not a factor at all but it can be a good indication of where I’m at in terms of any goals for race day. This year’s goal is the same as last year’s: Break two hours.
The problem spots on my body, opposite knee and ankle, haven’t really acted up which really pleases me, so it’s full steam ahead to Lake Hood on Saturday. I’ve got one last training run this week which will be a lazy 7.5km, last year I tried to cane it on that run and paid for it in the second half, this year I’ll just run at my usual pace.
Next stop: Lake Hood half marathon!
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