Message Category: Running Tips/ Training
Topic: Running a Marathon as a trining run, 3 weeks before Goal Marath

Reply: From: Date:	I did the opposite Will 6/14/01 1:35:09 PM ET
I ran my goal marathon 3 weeks before my second (Boston and Pittsburgh). I managed a several minute P.R. in Boston, and ran 1 minute slower in Pittsburgh. The 3 weeks between the 2 was difficult, though; I didn't want to run a long run, and it was hard to concentrate on short runs. Another factor was luck; the weather at both races happened to be very favorable this year. Physically I'm fine now, but one side effect I've noticed is that it's tough getting motivated this summer after working so hard this spring. Post a reply on the Bulletin Board
Message thread: Running a Marathon as a trining run, 3 weeks before Goal Marath - [Tom G-MN 5/4/01 1:41:31 PM ET] Conventional wisdom says no - [Dave from Oakton Va 5/4/01 4:05:19 PM ET] Running is supposed to be fun - [North 5/7/01 10:51:12 AM ET] Speed vs endurance - [Dave from Oakton Va 5/7/01 2:13:09 PM ET] I tried it and... - [ollie 5/7/01 3:18:25 PM ET] 6 weeks might not have been enough - [RNR girl 5/9/01 10:47:58 AM ET] Give Yourself a Break - [Hopkinton 5/10/01 12:16:04 PM ET] I did the opposite - [Will 6/14/01 1:35:09 PM ET]

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