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Enjoyed a good track session two days ago; tested myself over 1600m before doing a set of 8 x 800m (Yasso 800s) with a 400m recovery. My 1600 came in at 7:38, and the 800s were av. 3:56, recovery 400s av. 3:00.
Just come back from a 10km/1hr. run; checking out an ankle that likes to complain. (Goes back over 12 years when I was board-sailing.) So I'm always aware that I need to listen to my ankle, and never argue when it asks for a day off. Don't want to be playing Snakes and Ladders as FBT described his experience. Happy running everyone.
How much water do people get though on a 16- 20 mile run...I got through a litre on my 16 miler over the weekend and felt that was enough.
there is a big mental difference between 18 and 20 miles and also a big physical difference for every mile over 16-18 miles as it stresses the system to adapt.
I will only fit 2x 20 milers in this year as ive been pretty ill over feb and first part of march and not confident in a good marathon because of it.
However my 20 mile runs take about 2:35-2:40 , Im not sure i would want to be doing training runs of 4 hrs, so it might be different depending upon your pace.
I dont drink any water on my long trianing runs, but do in the marathon constantly.
I'm still clocking up the miles, currently clocking up anything between 35 and 45 miles a week. Either this weekend or next weekend illI try a big 20 mile run and see what happens.
Dave, It will be mayhem in London as its the London marathon as well!
How did the 20 miler go?
Last week I notched up 43 miles, and I don't expect to see that figure again until marathon week. Happy running. Hope most of the work is done. Keep well.
fbt - I spent last week abroad, so managed three 10 milers and a 11 miler with some nice hills in the morning, before breakfast... its really great running outdoors when its not pouring down with rain, with a bit of sun, and you can run in your shorts, plus t-shirt of course
. I am hoping to do my 20 miler this weekend. I need to just get into the zone and run it.
mrm2 - it sounds like you have put some very good miles in, and are ready for the run... hopefully the ankle will hold up...and you'll be fit and raring to go on the day.
Not long now...
With a 19 miler under my belt I am now feeling more confident on running 26 miles.
have a good weekend and hope your training goes well.
A question for all you guys with more experience. Do you think I should try and do another big long run next weekend, another 19 miler, that would be two weeks before the Southampton marathon, or should I do a half marathon, and then start to taper down?
Dave
Unfortunately my training plan got thrown out the window and has been hampered by a string of minor injuries and so I've not really been able to get out as often as I'd have liked. I managed to keep getting out for the one long run at the weekend (gradually increasing the mileage) mixed with some bike work during the week (i've got a spinning bike at home).
Fortunately i'm injury free now and I've got to the point where last week I managed an 18 mile run on Monday and a 22 mile run yesterday. I'm slow, I'm doing these at 10:15 min miles (I was aiming for under 9 min miles until injury hit). So I'm happy I can do the mileage on the day.
But I'm wondering what's the best use of my time between now and race day?
I haven't really been able to get much in the way of shorter runs in, so I'm thinking maybe a couple of fast 5/6 mile runs this week with an easy 13 mile at the weekend.
Then next week, maybe another couple of 5 mile runs in the week, with an 8 mile on the weekend. I'm not really sure at all about the last week.
Any advice greatly appreciated!
Paul.
Dave-19 is probably too far in my opinion. I would say max 16 however 13 with some at MP better. I personally only go for a 2 week tapper as I think winding down for 3 weeks is too long.
I did a hard 17m run yesterday and spinning class today. I’ve got 1 easy run and Two fast runs planned this week. I’ve got a 13m planned for weekend with a possible HM race instead of doing it on my own. Then from Monday it’s cut distance and pace on all runs but will probably still do my spinning classes.
Thanks Stephen, I'll do a half marathon then next Saturday which will hopefully include a park run in the middle.
Nice running btw... it seems like everyone on here will be at the starting line which is good news.
I agree 3 weeks is a bit too long unless you have batter yourself for the last 4 months! 2 weeks works fine for me with long runs of 16 and 13 miles with MP at the ends
I agree Timberfords taper plan looks spot on!
I'm enjoying some family time in Portugal but have done a couple of runs this week; an easy 11 miles..checking the area, (and a reluctant ankle)..., and a five mile run which included some efforts up and down a 300m slope. All is good, but I'm treading a fine line. (Anxious? Me? This is marathon number 35 for me, and the anticipation buzz is still the same.) Happy running.
It doesn’t matter what time you are aiming for a marathon is a great target.
Keep it going
Need to get the legs feeling fresh for 2 weeks time!!!
I was planning to run 4 times this week 3 X 5 miles and an 8 miler on Saturday, all easy running, except if I include the parkrun in my 8 miler... Then for the week leading up to the marathon I was going to do 3 X 3 milers...and then of course run the marathon on the Sunday, hopefully that's enough.
I received my race pack over the weekend.
I need to start behaving myself; did a half marathon distance two days ago, and felt good. This morning, didn't really know where I was going, but followed my daughter who said we'd find the Monte Rei golf course.....just a few km from where we are staying. We got home as the Garmin ticked off 9', and with a complaining ankle! So, looks like it will be a severe taper time for me, with just two or three easy runs this week and next. Only back in UK for a few days before Southampton. Hoping to find my race pack waiting for me. Happy running everyone.
The weather is picking up for next weekend, all I'm hoping for is that it doesn't rain.
I'm looking forward to next weekend now..all the trainings now been done.
i did my last LSR today of 10miles all at 8min pace. No way I think I will be able to run at this pace next weekend, so am thinking of 8:30 pace to start with and then will see how I feel after 6miles.
rest day tomorrow, Tuesday easy run with strides 4/5m Wednesday spinning class, Thursday easy run 4/5m, Friday rest day, Saturday might do a gentle 2/3m run before heading up. Aiming on getting to Southampton for about 1pm, light lunch then work out logistics before afternoon ?.
Not liking the fact we could be running in 19c however not much can do about weather.
Drink plenty every day this week and lots of salt in your diet is allowed along with lots of carbs of course.
have a good week everyone
A very good point regarding salt intake.. I didn't realise.. especially if its going to be hot... and maybe some suntan cream.
My plan will be to go off at a sensible pace, and try not to get caught up with lots of people running faster than me, if I feel good then I can do more in the second half of the race. If not then I will just plod along.
I'm not looking for world records, just a personal achievement and an enjoyable day.. if it takes me longer than I think then it really doesn't matter as whatever I do will be a PB.
Looks like its going to be between 14 and 16 degrees on Sunday morning.. so not too bad... that's better than the 23 degrees for my 3 miler yesterday lunchtime.. and mrm2 its probably colder than the running in Portugal.
Im really looking forward to this race- really low key and no expectations. Booked my next race after this one a race to the kings 53mile ultra in June!!!
so this one has turned into a long training run.