Anatomy of an 80-mile week
So you’re looking to build your mileage up to that next level. Maybe you think the volume will help you get that edge you need for that PR you’ve been chasing for a while now.
Well I’m here to help with my log from the first 80-mile week of my 10k training block.
The key is to go long and go slow. I’m also partial to double-runs. One in the morning and one in the afternoon.
I also make sure that one of my runs on a double day is at a slow shakeout pace.
It’s also important that you don’t hike your mileage on a high-intensity week. I did ran this week without any hard workouts, and next week my only hard day next week will be a 5k tempo workout straight into a 5k race.
The most important things to remember are to keep it slow, and remember that you can do it. Don’t let the tedium of multiple long runs a day get to you. Learn the difference between mental pain and physical pain.
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
