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1st 20 mile run of the training block. Tried to do 14 miles at marathon pace. Only managed to do 12 at that pace. Heart rate was higher than I would have liked.

Not going to let myself get too frustrated. I know the hard work will pay off. Still have 2 more 20 mile runs and 5 weeks to go before I taper. Plus, the course will be much flatter, temperatures much cooler, and I’ve got some fancy carbon shoes for the race.

I love running, but 20 mile runs are so tough for me from a mental standpoint. I’m fine when I’m doing it, but man, it’s intimidating.
 
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1st 20 mile run of the training block. Tried to do 14 miles at marathon pace. Only managed to do 12 at that pace. Heart rate was higher than I would have liked.

Not going to let myself get too frustrated. I know the hard work will pay off. Still have 2 more 20 mile runs and 5 weeks to go before I taper. Plus, the course will be much flatter, temperatures much cooler, and I’ve got some fancy carbon shoes for the race.

I love running, but 20 mile runs are so tough for me from a mental standpoint. I’m fine when I’m doing it, but man, it’s intimidating.
Three 20 milers is a lot. The work will pay off.
 
I hope so. I am considering dropping the last 20 miler and making it a 17. As currently drawn up, the 20 miler is the last before a 2 week taper.
I hit 3 18’s as my peak this cycle. Different strokes for different folks. I would go with whatever your body is telling you first and then whatever makes you feel the most confident second.

Hard to believe, but better to show up to the start undertrained than overtrained.
 
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I hit 3 18’s as my peak this cycle. Different strokes for different folks. I would go with whatever your body is telling you first and then whatever makes you feel the most confident second.

Hard to believe, but better to show up to the start undertrained than overtrained.

I understand your thought process 100%. Don’t make your best runs during training.

I’m loosely following Phitz’s 18/55 plan which calls for 3, 20 mile runs.

Last marathon cycle I did a 20 and a 22. The 22 was a waste.

Taper going well?
 
4.25 mile walk. I have no elevation or time. I stopped so often to speak with neighbors, Strava time out. Found the power crew working where a tree fall had knocked down lines, interrupting power to my property and several hundred others. They were removing a big oak and had to reset lines to three poles, then fix or replace a transformer. No time frame for power restoration. No news of impact to communication lines. I’ll find out when power is restored.
 
I understand your thought process 100%. Don’t make your best runs during training.

I’m loosely following Phitz’s 18/55 plan which calls for 3, 20 mile runs.

Last marathon cycle I did a 20 and a 22. The 22 was a waste.

Taper going well?
Last several weeks have been very up and down. Going to toe the line with confidence and not go out too quick though.

I’ll determine how deep into the pain cave I want to go during the later stages of the race but an event like Chicago, hopefully just going to enjoy. Getting out anywhere close to pace will be impossible due to the crowds.
 
I didn't make my Wednesday ride for the second week in a row. This morning, it was traffic accidents clogging up my potential routes to meet up with the guys at the Hiram Silver Comet Trail head. At 7:15am, I saw no way to make it by 9:00am start. I sent my regrets to the ride organizer. I've got a ride slated for Sunday. I may get out solo between now and then.
 
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1st 20 mile run of the training block. Tried to do 14 miles at marathon pace. Only managed to do 12 at that pace. Heart rate was higher than I would have liked.

Not going to let myself get too frustrated. I know the hard work will pay off. Still have 2 more 20 mile runs and 5 weeks to go before I taper. Plus, the course will be much flatter, temperatures much cooler, and I’ve got some fancy carbon shoes for the race.

I love running, but 20 mile runs are so tough for me from a mental standpoint. I’m fine when I’m doing it, but man, it’s intimidating.
What plated shoe did you go with
 
What plated shoe did you go with


Found some Saucony Endorphin Pro 3s for nearly 40% off. Got a tune up race on Saturday to get a good feel for them.

Also got a couple pair of Hyperion Maxes for speed and tempo workouts.

Over the last month I’ve become a running shoe geek.
 
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Last several weeks have been very up and down. Going to toe the line with confidence and not go out too quick though.

I’ll determine how deep into the pain cave I want to go during the later stages of the race but an event like Chicago, hopefully just going to enjoy. Getting out anywhere close to pace will be impossible due to the crowds.

You’ll do a great job. I’m excited for you! It will be tough to decide how to approach it, regarding performance versus experience. Did you have a specific goal time in mind(sorry if asked/answered).


I sort of hate it for the people from the south running October marathons. I don’t feel like you will get the satisfaction of a few weeks of training in cooler temperatures. I’m really excited for the next couple of weeks, as I’m hopeful I can get a glimpse of real performance gains. For the first time ever, Garmin race predictor said I could run a sub 22 5k.
 
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You’ll do a great job. I’m excited for you! It will be tough to decide how to approach it, regarding performance versus experience. Did you have a specific goal time in mind(sorry if asked/answered).


I sort of hate it for the people from the south running October marathons. I don’t feel like you will get the satisfaction of a few weeks of training in cooler temperatures. I’m really excited for the next couple of weeks, as I’m hopeful I can get a glimpse of real performance gains. For the first time ever, Garmin race predictor said I could run a sub 22 5k.
I've missed the comment - but, are you gearing up for a big race?
 

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