This is it, the end of the line. All that remains is a couple of easy runs, a couple of openers to wake up the legs after travelling, then it's time to toe the line for the last time this year. Seven weeks without a race has been a bit strange after a packed summer, but there's been enough other business to keep me occupied. But I'm ready for one more kick at the can.
Tonight was pretty easy in comparison to the hard runs of the last six weeks. Just some T-pace work, with longer rests than usual. After seeing my running cadences over the weekend, I know better than trying to change that in the last few days before a race. Only an idiot would muck about with something like that at this point, instead of waiting for long months of the off/pre-season.
OK, I'm an idiot.
I played around with my stride and such, just to see if I could lower my stride rate, and to a point I did. I was able to get down to 91 spm (down from 94-95 spm at this speed), but that felt a little strange. My footfall would get a little clunky if I didn't focus on the smoothness. I think I'll be able to do some work over November and December and find ways to maintain a fluid stride while gaining speed through stride length. This Saturday, I wouldn't be surprised if I hit the 98-100 range again. It's what I've been doing, so it's what I'll keep doing. "Run whatcha brung", as they say. Or "dance with what brung ya".
Run: 48 minutes, w/4x5 minutes @ 9.3 mph + 2 minutes @ 7.5 mph
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