This is into the 2nd week of recovery after TNF 100k Duo event. Although the leg muscles are fully recover and back to normal, I still felt some soreness and tightness while running. Last Sunday I did my FINALE ie the last LSD before tapering off for Penang Bridge International Marathon 2009. It was a 32k run and I felt tightness after hitting 25k. Thats not a good sign in terms of getting ready for the race. I am tempted to do another LSD of 30k this Sat but I guess it probably doesnt help much in the last minute preparation. So I will just do a 15k to ease of the training and just save it for race day.
I guessed one month time for me to recover from a tough race is not sufficient, hence I will take it very easy on race day. Probably just pace with Loke SS and help him to achieve a sub5 finishing. If things do change for a better on race day, then I will attempt to go for a sub 4-1/2hr finishing, else it will just be a slow cruise for me in PBIM09.
A 4 month training, started off with normal base training workout and into some speedwork follow by endurance running to tackle one ultra 50k Trail route and a marathon. Never have I done this before and now I know where my body limits are. Luckily there was no injury during the training. Thanks to the shoes (Saucony, Newton and K-SWISS) I use for this entire 4 months of training.
Till then I will see you all at the starting line of PBIM 09 aka Asam Laksa Marathon.
Life is not all about work and making money. There is no life without good health, and my key principle in life is to stay healthy and enjoy the utmost of things that come along. I encourage friends that I know to do whatever form of outdoor exercise that they like to stay healthy. For me, running and mountain trekking is one way to challenge myself all the time and see how far I can go, and on top of it stay healthy.
6 comments:
hye..gud luck for PBIM...see u there..newton always the best..hehe
Kaki Lari, good luck to u too. Hv speed will travel....hehehe
Target to do 6.5min pace until 35km and complete remaining distance based on what I can do on that day. I just hope and pray for a cramp-free marathon and that I don't "hit the wall".
all der best! enjoy your makanthon!
hi.. im a newcomer here.. selamat berkenalan!
may i know what LSD?
ida, Long Slow Distance - meaning doing a long run ie 20k-35k in a slow pace. the purpose is to build up endurance (to stay on the road as long as possible) and not speed.
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