Increased mileage but unfortunately during my long 13-mile “run” this weekend there was a lot of walking. I was very slow… averaging close to ten minute mile paces with only a half marathon distance… which means a 4:30 marathon pace at best I think. Not great. Not great at all.
But that’s what the training is for, I suppose. At least in some respects. It’s mainly to build back up the skeletal endurance and avoid current/future stress fractures. But gosh do I wish I could get some cardio and speed back as well. It’s disheartening in more ways than one.