Week 10 – Learning to pace
With just a few weeks left until Milan, week 10 was all about balance—easy miles, speed work, strength training, and even some well-earned recovery. One key takeaway? Pacing is still a work in progress!
Monday – 45 Minutes Easy
A gentle start to the week with an easy 45-minute run, keeping the effort light to recover from last week’s half marathon.
Tuesday – Social Miles & Marathon Prep
Running is even better when shared! I did an easy 1-hour run with friends, both training for the marathon as well. Talking about our training, strategies, and race-day goals made the time fly by. It’s inspiring to share the experience!
Thursday – Speed & Strength
Morning: 1 hour in Biel with 10×60/60—short bursts of speed to boost efficiency and endurance. Perfect for race prep!
Evening: Lower body strength session to build power, stability, and injury resistance.
Saturday – 6×1000m & Spa Day
Another key session in the books: 6×1000m, a great way to simulate sustained effort over longer distances. The pace was strong, the legs felt good, and I was happy with the effort.
Afterwards, I switched things up with an aquagym session and a relaxing sauna in Charmey—a perfect way to recover while staying active. It’s not just about pushing hard; recovery is part of the process too!
Sunday – Learning to Pace
The plan was 2×15 minutes at marathon pace, but… I got carried away! I ended up running 10 seconds per km too fast, which felt great in the moment but was a good reminder that pacing is key. The marathon is all about control, patience, and saving energy for the final stretch—a lesson I’ll keep in mind for race day!
Week 10 Recap – Steady Progress 🚀
Easy runs to build endurance
Intervals & 1000m reps to develop speed
Strength training to prevent injuries & build power
Aquagym & sauna for recovery
Marathon pace session (but a little too fast!)
Each week brings new lessons, and this one was a reminder to trust the plan, respect the pacing, and enjoy the process. Milan is getting closer, and I’m feeling stronger every week!
How do you practice race-day pacing? Let me know in the comments!
