by Larry EderThe Sunday long run is more than a physical thing. Sure, it tacks on 15-20 miles to your weekly mileage. But, the time with nature, the time to speak with your training partner, the time to acknowledge that there are things bigger and more complex than Netflix is quite important.
In university, oh so long ago. I would run 18-20 miles in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains with the likes of Gerhard Behrens, Paul Gyorey, Danny Greco, John Maloney, Danny Crowley, Brendan O’Flarahty and his brother, Rory, and, of course Rick Allen and Thuy Nygugen.
I can close my eyes and hear Rick Allen cackle as Maloney or Greco made some smart comment, inhale the fresh air and push on. There were hills to conquer.
The men’s 800m, first round, June 18, 2021, photo by Kevmofoto
Sunday: Long run, 60-65 minutes, at a conversational pace
2021 RunBlogRun, week # 3, Summer mileage, day 7
Monday: light run, 40 minutes easy pace, stretch, 4 x 150 m stride-outs, light cooldown.
Tuesday: warm-up, relaxed 50-55 minute run in the hills, enjoy the day, cooldown.
Wednesday: light run, 40 minutes easy pace, stretch, 4 x 150 m light cooldown.
Thursday: warm-up, run in the hills, get in 35 minutes in your 55 minute run of hill running, cooldown.
Friday: light run, 40 minutes easy pace, stretch, 4 x 150 m stride-outs, light cooldown.
Saturday: warm-up, 50 minute run in a park, moderate pace, with ten minute hilly run during run, cooldown
Sunday: Long run, 60-65 minutes, at a conversational pace
