This was the first week where I started to feel chronically tired and sore. It's just general fatigue that comes with increased mileage and intensity. My body just needs to adapt. Also, I think every outdoor run this week was on icy roads, which causes additional stress to the muscles.
41.8 miles for the week.
Tuesday - 8.1 mile hill workout. Icy and freezing rain, high wind, etc. 8:44 pace.
Wednesday - 5 mile recovery run on treadmill. 9:17 pace.
Thursday - 10 miler with 6 miles of hills and 4 miles on bike path. Icy on the bike path. 8:20 pace.
Saturday - 13.6 miles on ice and snow with freezing rain. Very tough on the legs and impossible to run at a strong pace. 8:53 pace.
Sunday - 5.1 miles at recovery pace, 9:25. Quads were a little sore but the easy pace helped.
Overall, a good week and being forced to run at slower paces may actually be a good thing in the long run. I need to be careful at this point. Make sure I'm getting enough rest, eating right, icing the sore spots, etc. The schedule for week 5 is a little tough but then week 6 will be a much needed cut back week.
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