Here we are with the biggest of the long distance runs checked off yesterday. I now enter the stage of the taper and come down slowly. Still a lot of running to do this week so effort still needed on my part to stay focused. Feeling pretty good after yesterday. Was able to stick to no slower than 45 secs of marathon pace for a sustained 3 hours but I did have a toilet break, water collection break which always helps with recuperation and the watch turned off during those intervals. During the run, my body responded well to the cliff shots and no major injuries apart from some blood blisters on the toes. Today, I do have some tight hips, a little twinging in the knee joint and also twitches in the soles of the feet.
I do have some interesting little speed workouts this week and the next couple of weeks to sharpen my running. Looking forward to those.
"little twingling in the knee joints" doesn't sound bad at all- you are a machine. Enjoy your speed workouts!
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