Crap..starting to panic about the Marathon

[Gymgurl]

Or maybe because my long runs are increasing I do enjoy them...I think it is the thought of 26.2 miles and not just 15 miles...lol very overwhelming

 

[Synpax]

What is your longest run so far?

As you do marathons faster, they get easier. IE - it's a lot easier to do a 3 hour race than a 4 hour race.

 

[christopher2100]

hey gymgurl i have a six 12 week work out for marathon running. It is an intense work out. ill send it to you later on, let me know what you think of it...........

 

[princesa]

You will do fine GG...just do your best!
26.2 miles for you is a piece of cake



"Warriors, warriors we call ourselves.
We fight for splendid virtue, for high endeavor, for sublime wisdom,
therefore we call ourselves warriors."
--Aunguttara Nikaya

 

[Gymgurl]

What is your longest run so far?

As you do marathons faster, they get easier. IE - it's a lot easier to do a 3 hour race than a 4 hour race.

15 miles..

 

[Synpax]

At least one 22+ run is pretty standard. Fueling is important - no not carbo loading but using gels on the training runs. 2 per hour or so. Possibly salt depending on the temps and your persperation.

 

[Gymgurl]

Okay..I see one issue..not using enough gel.....will change that this weeked...well for temp range Im headed out to do a tempo run and it is 13 degrees. But I do always take a electrolyte supplemet about an hour before training.

 

[vonrebel]

Thats the beauty of setting difficult goals. Facing the fear and finishing. After weeks of training, and asking your self can I really do this,,, then after you cross the finish line, it's that much more of a sweet victory.

 

[Tatyana]

I think it is normal to be nervous, I am as sick as a dog from nerves two to three weeks out from a comp.

 

[Gymgurl]

Okay up to 16 miles on sunday with just increasing my gels and water

 

[Gymgurl]

18 miles yesterday...not feeling any pain today! Felt pretty good for the most part.

 

[Gymgurl]

22.5 miles last weekend....23 this weekend and then taper.....thank god lol