Nice And Threesy

19:13 9.07 miles 1:14:44

10 x 3 mins (1.5 mins recovery)

I wasn’t sure how my legs would react to a speed session tonight after last weeks high mileage. I set out towards the cycle track on the warm up and was chatting away to JK about all things West Highland Way. I didn’t feel as though my legs had much to give, so I followed JK’s lead on the first interval and took things easy. John was going to just run along with the group tonight, using the intervals to pick the pace up a little, but generally just having a steady run. He’s decided that the Monday speed session has no benefit between now and the big day, so isn’t going to do anymore sessions at full pelt. I like these sessions and will continue to do them, but like tonight, I’m not going to bust a gut on them.

So with this in mind, I worked hard when I felt good, and went a little slower on intervals when I didn’t. I still worked hard though, and probably as hard as I could have done on tired legs, but I didn’t feel like I was pushing my body in the direction of the nearest injury… the one thing I’m currently living in fear of!

My plans for the rest of the week are to run tomorrow morning, then again tomorrow evening. I’ll run again on Wednesday morning, then rest until Friday. Friday sees us running from Balmaha to Bridge Of Orchy (approx 40 miles), then on Saturday we’ll be running from Bridge Of Orchy to Fort William (approx 35 miles). On Sunday, if I can walk, I plan to do whatever mileage I need to cover to make it to 100 miles for the week. I’m hoping I won’t have any to do though! 

Once again I have no humorous tales from my evening run. This blog is in danger of becoming a bit too much about running… how dull!