Miles:
4810 total / 1082 in 2012
Goal:

Back-to-back indoor marathons in February 2012. Sunburst marathon 6/2.

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  • 21 miles
  • 02:49 time
  • 08:01 pace
  • 2957 calories
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  • 0 ft climb
  • 160 max hr
  • 143 avg hr
    • Currently 3/5 Effort.
    effort 3/5
good Sunday long run 21.1 mi 02:49 08:01 pace

Legs felt good to start off this morning. I'm convinced the @Zensah compression calf sleeves help with recovery. Clear skies and no snow on the roads this morning, but there was a pretty good breeze. Temps were a nice 31, but the wind made it feel closer to 20 and it seemed like I was running into it a lot! This was a great confidence building run coming off 19 yesterday. Pace was almost the same as yesterday's 19, 2 sec/mile slower. I had wanted to go a bit slower, but neeeded to be back home. The last 5k came in at 7:42/7:35/7:30, my fastest miles of the run! Happy with an average HR of 143.

Ate a banana and had a glass of water before leaving. GU gel and 5oz of water around mile 9 was my hydration/nutrition. I know I will need to be fueling and drinking more for the marathons. I just had carrying water with me and didn't bother to stash any along the route. Ended up with another 70 mile week and feel great. Next weekend I'll do long back to back days before, then begin a three week taper. Have a great Sunday all.

4 months ago via Garmin

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  • Jocelyn A.P
    Jocelyn A. You're an Inspiration
    Jocelyn A. You're an Inspiration:

    Wow great miles and pace, especially after yesterday!! I love my Zensah calf sleeves too. :)

    4 months ago

  • Jeff V.
    Jeff V.
    Jeff V.

    Nice pace on the long run Matt!

    4 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Steve H.P
    Steve H.
    Steve H.

    awesome 21+ out there today. agreed about the zensahs, i'm rocking mine right now and plan to all day.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Mike P.
    Mike P. Nice Job
    Mike P. Nice Job:

    Back to back like that is just insane!? Are you training for an ultra?

    4 months ago

  • Robert T R.
    Robert T R.
    Robert T R.

    Nice job Matt!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Chris B.
    Chris B.
    Chris B.

    Just incredible mileage and paces....

    4 months ago • Like

  • Dan C.
    Dan C.
    Dan C.

    Great job on the long run today Matt.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Marlene E.P
    Marlene E.
    Marlene E.

    Great job Matt. I've been thinking about purchasing some compression pants but wondered if they really make a difference.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Bill R.
    Bill R.
    Bill R.

    Great weekend of running, Matt. I've been using the CEP socks and have noticed a big improvement especially during and after long runs.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Andy E.
    Andy E.
    Andy E.

    Wow great job

    4 months ago • Like

  • Graham P.
    Graham P.
    Graham P.

    40 miles in two days is incredible...great work.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Steve P.
    Steve P.
    Steve P.

    really nice long run, Matt! Sweet! And yes, I agree with you on the calf sleeves - they always help my recovery.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Greg S.P
    Greg S.
    Greg S.

    Those back-to-back long runs are something I haven't ventured to try yet, and no doubt they are a huge help. Great job getting this done Matt, really impressive training.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Tim M.P
    Tim M.
    Tim M.

    Matt dude, you are killing it right now!! That double marathon does not stand a chance!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Jeff M.
    Jeff M.
    Jeff M.

    Great job, Matt.

    4 months ago • Like