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midwest runner

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posted: 8/27/2008 at 8:19 PM

Ok, the plan I've followed so far I've run 3 -18 milers, 2-20 milers, and a 22 miler. This Sun. I'm supposed to go 12 (or a 10K) then one more long run, then a 15, 10, marathon. Here is my question...I have been struggling ever since my 22 miler...little sore, little slow...should I do that distance for my last long run before? Or something else? Thoughts? Advice? Really would appreciate it. I'm feeling pretty confident about the marathon, just don't want to overtrain.

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marcus_g

posted: 8/28/2008 at 9:34 AM

Some books say that 22 miles can be the ceiling for glycogen depletion and therefore can be much harder on you recovery-wise than 20's... That's the reason many plans don't go beyond 20's. Knowing that you did a 22 and have really done well w/ your plan otherwise, I'd personally knock out a 20 and call it a day. The extra recovery required from a 22 doesn't seem worth it to me.

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midwest runner

Giants Fan

posted: 8/28/2008 at 12:44 PM

Thanks Marcus.

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Blaine Moore (MM#2867)

posted: 8/28/2008 at 12:50 PM

I agree with Marcus, you'll be fine with a 20 miler, or even an 18 miler. If you are still struggling from the last 22 miler, then it's better to take the extra rest and recover a little more.

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