Easy Street

After setting a moderately aggressive training schedule since mid July, this week sets up to be a nice break for the legs and the mind prior to a steady build to the January 2013 marathon.  I kept to the schedule nearly perfect on the run portion and 90% on the cross training.

As seen at my local grocery store.

This week I will only run three times with no cross training and low distance (1/2 the amount of last week).  I scheduled this week prior to the start of the 16 week training program to allow for the body to rest and relax before pushing the distance.  I have a couple of nicks, such as a sore hamstring, that hasn't prevented me from putting in the miles or speed, but this week comes at a great time to heal that up.  So far, so good.

The extra rest and the light miles will do the body good.  Next week, the real fun begins!

Run strong my friends . . .