Tough call. Everyone's different. 10 weeks isn't that much time, and you're talking about a 10 minute PR. If it were me I would try to get as much mileage in as possible, and sprinkle in a few tempo runs. Don't worry about doing any running below goal pace. Based on your log I think it's possible for you to string together a few 30 mile weeks as long as it's mostly easy running. Good luck.

Welcome to the group! What an interesting location for a race, though I would guess it may be hot. No specific advice to offer, others are better qualified to do that, but good luck. Simon.

Hi, Lu. Mr. PH's response that everyone's different is dead on. I can give you my background: I ran my first half in 2:02. I set my sights on running my second sub-2. I trained with that specific goal starting in July (before that the focus was my 5k time) putting in some 30+ and 40-mile weeks. I did speedwork once a week, taking turns between race-pace tempo runs and intervals (mostly mile repeats). I lengthened the length of my long runs compared to my first half--did two fifteen milers and two sixteens. Of course this helps explains the heavy mileage; I had to support those longer runs. It also helps explain the long training cycle since I wanted to make sure I went slowly. Did I mention how much I wanted that sub-2? In November, I ran my second in 1:50:36. Can you get your sub-1:50 in 10 weeks? It'll be fun to find out! If you do build up your long runs make sure to support them well. I do suggest you build up a longish tempo run into every week. Run a warm-up mile, then settle into your race pace and stay into it for up to six miles. Let your body find its cruise control at that pace. It's a great confidence builder, at least it was for me. I agree with Jules, too--you don't have any time to shirk on the long runs. Can't wait to read the rr!