Autumn Marathon

Opted not to run today…

Opted not to run today - instead went to CFSBK for two classes.  The regular group WOD (workout of the day) and Active Recovery.  The WOD emphasized gymnastics moves - my weakest area.  One of my favorite things about CrossFit is the coaching and training in areas where I have little skill or experience.  Gymnastics and free weights are activities I would have never imagined enjoying.  The Active Recovery session involved a lot of soft tissue work in the legs, back and shoulder: amazing what a person can do to themselves with a lacrosse ball! 

Have reached a strange point in my training. Spring endurance goals were reached a few weeks ago with the dual half marathons. New York is still nearly five months away.  I am doing both CrossFit and running/endurance training, but it feels like I am slacking a little.  I don’t plan to do much racing until later in the summer and probably won’t do longer pre-marathon runs until August.  I’m wondering whether experienced marathoners have advice about what kind of running to do early in the marathon training cycle?