Forums >General Running>10 Miles or Day or Two Long Runs a week (with some shorter stuff)
So I try to log about 65-70 miles a week. Over the last few months, more often than not I am running just about 10 miles each day, some days a little longer and others a little shorter (subject, of course, to life getting in the way). I'll start marathon training in a 45-60 days with weeks structured around a long run and some speed work, but in the meanwhile I'm looking for feedback on the above. Thanks.
Don't know which is better but I predict major ass-kicking in that marathon if you can execute either of those for another 45-60 days and THEN do a specific marathon build.
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I'd at least keep a long run going, that way you're not jumping right back into the long run when you start your plan. I've been doing 16-18 miles for my long run while base building.
-Dave
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I typically do 10 per day during the week and then look to do a couple of long 15-18 runs on weekends.
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Variety is better.
at the very least you want one longer run per week or 10 days
5K 20:23 (Vdot 48.7) 9/9/17
10K 44:06 (Vdot 46.3) 3/11/17
HM 1:33:48 (Vdot 48.6) 11/11/17
FM 4:13:43 (Vdot 35.4) 3/4/18
Why is it sideways?
Whichever you enjoy more.
I can run 8 miles everyday with no break forever. That is just not long enough to make me sore. This works for base training or just getting in the miles. If I run 16-20 miles three days in a row I need two days rest.
I think you should run 8-10 miles daily for your base then start running three quality workouts a week, two recovery runs and two rest days.
With a 60-70 mile base you are going to great.