Max distance

[Deleted User]

What is the furthest you should run when training for a marathon? I heard you shouldn't go further than 19 miles.

[Deleted User]

I do a few 20 milers (between 4-6 in total). Getting used to being on your feet is important and I run (or will do at least once) for nearly 3 hours (distance unimportant) just to get used to this (I hope to finish in around 3:15). I also concentrate on running shorter than 20 miles at race pace, the idea being to become economical at that pace without 'burning out'. Don't foget to include some speedwork.

All the best,
TR

[Deleted User]

5 runs over 18miles. Max 22 miles. Not running for more than 3h. I try to have two weeks between each long run. I would have done one slow 26mile run in a fortnight but am going ski-ing instead. Aiming for sub 3.30h