I am pretty sure my shin would explode if I tried to do that
Among other things.
Anyone have thoughts on running a 10k the week prior to a half marathon? Asking for a friend
One of my friends did this last year and had huge PRs in both distances.
For me, 2 weeks is ideal but a week out is a good solid workout if not a PR attempt, unless the PR is soft.
No more marathons
Ran my LR yesterday since I work all weekend, ran 14. Didn't wake up in time today to do my 4 miles...will have to treadmill it after work
nearly identical time and distance to my run today. Big difference - you finished strong.
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Lordy, I hope there are tapes.
He's a leaker!
I am pretty sure my shin would explode if I tried to do that. MTA: We are nothing if not enablers here, but I wouldn't do it. MTA2: Although for me, recovery from a 10k is very quick (unless it's a ridiculous mountaineering expedition like my last one, which probably don't exist in WI). So the week between would be a combined recovery/taper, and you'd still be fresh for your half. There - I talked myself into talking you into doing it. Do it.
I am pretty sure my shin would explode if I tried to do that.
MTA: We are nothing if not enablers here, but I wouldn't do it.
MTA2: Although for me, recovery from a 10k is very quick (unless it's a ridiculous mountaineering expedition like my last one, which probably don't exist in WI). So the week between would be a combined recovery/taper, and you'd still be fresh for your half. There - I talked myself into talking you into doing it. Do it.
lol
both are flat courses I have run before (well I ran the 5k that is half of the 10k course)
Mostly I am afraid that my goal half on may 21st will be hot. and then I'll have trained all spring for nothing. So if this half on May 6th has good weather, I am thinking I should just do it. I could do the 10k at goal HMP I suppose. if the 7 day forecast doesn't look hot.
Yeah, did that at this time last year.
The 10K was more of a track time trial and the HM was great through 10 - but that was for reasons other than the 10K. (I think),
lol both are flat courses I have run before (well I ran the 5k that is half of the 10k course) Mostly I am afraid that my goal half on may 21st will be hot. and then I'll have trained all spring for nothing. So if this half on May 6th has good weather, I am thinking I should just do it. I could do the 10k at goal HMP I suppose. if the 7 day forecast doesn't look hot.
Yeah, that's what I did.
Oh, forgot - I also raced a 1500 about an hour before the 10K.
Ran nine and a half
I ate pizza.
Like, the entire thing.
That would certainly be safer. You will feel pretty well recovered a week after racing a 10k, but doesn't mean your body is 100% ready for a goal half.
Have you ever tried doing any race not racing it all out? Might be easier said than done, for you.
Dave
I think this option sounds good. It's probably a little cooler longer where you are, but in Maryland, May 20 is usually warm & not conducive to anything longer than a 5k.
Even with all the stupid shit I do, I can't imagine that. Although next week I have a 15 and a 21, so...
Well, I was giving the example of a guy who runs 80+ mpw. But 15 and 21 in the same week fits in what I was decribing for guys running more reasonable weeks. Except they would run a 60 mile week instead of a seventy like you.
It's kind of random here. It could be 50 or 80. I'm not feeling real lucky right now
Actually, I have done a bunch of half marathons as workouts, even ones with intervals.....
but I haven't even signed up for the 10k. I have no obligation to actually do it
Actually, I have done a bunch of half marathons as workouts, even ones with intervals..... but I haven't even signed up for the 10k. I have no obligation to actually do it
I've done a bunch of races like that where I made the decision a few days in advance, and did race day registration. So you have time. But your 10k PR is soft, just sayin'.