The build-up phase is complete! Now the real work begins with the intense 16 week part of my marathon plan. This week is a solid 52kms consisting of two 8km runs, two 10km runs and a 16km LSD (long slow distance) run.
I typically have no issue completing the weekday runs, it's finding time to tackle the long runs is what stresses me out slightly. This week though that shouldn't be a huge issue, since I have Friday off and can tackle the 16kms before my daughter gets home from school (and before her dance competition in the evening!).
My knee has been pretty good. This past week when I conquered a total of 60kms (total) I started feeling twinges at the top of my kneecap. So, I shortened my stride and after a kilometer or so it eased up then disappeared. It happened a few times, and as I recall it starts to happen whenever I increase my distance, so just another thing to keep in mind I suppose.
My weight lifting has taken a bit of a backseat to my running these past two weeks, so that's something I'll have to try and balance a bit better. Between that and my daughter's dance competition season, things are about to get pretty interesting!
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