Message Category: Running Tips/ Training Topic: 18 WEEK MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM
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Last long run to close to the race marathongirl 5/11/00 1:57:36 PM ET
I wouldn't do a 24 mile run three weeks out. That's asking your body to go the same distance twice in a month. If you want to do the 24 mile long run, do it four weeks out, and only do 13 the third week out. That will allow your legs to recover for the marathon.
