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    • CommentAuthorFree Memberjhendricks
    • CommentTimeSep 18th 2007
     
    jhendricks

    I am running in my 3rd half-marathon in a few days and just had a quick question regarding my training.   My longest run was 10.5 miles which I completed not this past weekend, but the prior weekend.  I did an 8K race this past weekend and ran 4.5 miles 2 days later.  My question is do I need to get in one more moderate length run - such as a 7 or 8miler?  or should i just concentrate on getting in a few more short runs (4 - 5 miles) so as to not tire out my legs.  My 2 other halves that I ran, I made the mistake of doing my last long run the weekend before the race.

    I also just got a nasty head cold, but it hasn't affected my running -- yet.  any advice would be great!

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberKDogg
    • CommentTimeSep 18th 2007
     
    KDogg
    When in doubt, err toward the side of caution I always say.  Not to mention, you will not gain any training benefit for your half marathon from anything you do this week (or last week for that matter).  Basically I'm saying, you can only hurt yourself by trying to pack in more mileage
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberJayman
    • CommentTimeSep 19th 2007
     
    Jayman

    How fast was the 8k you ran?

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberjhendricks
    • CommentTimeSep 21st 2007
     
    jhendricks

    DoggUE - thanks for the advice! I've been doing some biking all week and 2 short runs (3 to 3.5 miles).  Now I'll have 2 days of rest & the cold is going away too.  Thanks! 

    Jayman - i did it in 41 min.   I've been averaging around an 8-1/2 min. mile for all my runs. 

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberkelcan54
    • CommentTimeSep 21st 2007
     
    kelcan54

    Good luck on your 1/2...where is it at?  I have one sunday...I hope i'm ready!  i ran 9.5 miles last week..and i've just had light runs all week...hope you have a great race!

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberjhendricks
    • CommentTimeSep 22nd 2007
     
    jhendricks

    thanks kelcan -  mine is in Neenah, Wisconsin - the Fox Cities Half.  i am running it as an alumni with Team in Training. 

    Good luck to you as well!

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberSwisher
    • CommentTimeOct 2nd 2007
     
    Swisher
    I have a half coming up in two and a half weeks - my first. I did 10 this past weekend (my furthest yet). I was planning on 11 this weekend and then starting to taper. Is it true if you can do ten you can do 13?
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    wvhillrunner

    "I have a half coming up in two and a half weeks - my first. I did 10 this past weekend (my furthest yet). I was planning on 11 this weekend and then starting to taper. Is it true if you can do ten you can do 13? "

    It would be hard to make a general statement like that, but what I find true is that the other runners and spectators in a race can be very motivating and a boost to morale.  Those factors can carry you beyond the normal limits of a training run.  Personally, I would be comfortable doing a half with only a couple of 10's or 11's in training.

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    Indianspringsguy
    I have heard several stories about this. One marathon runner told me a few weeks ago that she only trained to half the distance and would run somewhat further weeks in advance. She told me the same. The adrenalin of having real competetion and seeing runners around you picks you up where you might get complacent or even succomb to weariness in training. If any doubt, maybe doing some training in a running group would help you kmow where you are in your training. I am not experienced enough to give my own advice at this time.  

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