Long Runs 9/25 - 10/1

[limewave]

I've just been reading about everyone's runs this weekend, trying to motivate myself for my 20-miler tomorrow morning. I should have done it today, but we've been on vacation.

Lise--congrats on your race! I just read your report, sounds like you had a great day.

[Lise]

Oh, limewave, that 20 miler is tough, but when you have it behind you, you'll feel like the Queen of the World. You'll *know* you can do that marathon once you've run the 20 miles. Have a great time. L.

[colby]

I've just been reading about everyone's runs this weekend, trying to motivate myself for my 20-miler tomorrow morning. I should have done it today, but we've been on vacation.

Just imagine we're there with you, your own mini cheering squad right when you need it. 20 is on my plate for next weekend and I know I'll need it!! A big ol' string of TE runners pulling each of us along.

[limewave]

My philosophy for training has been to do it when I can no matter what the weather is and whether I feel like it or not. I'm too busy (as most of you understand) to be choosy about when I can train.

I was expecting rain today for my 20-miler . . . but not a squall! We've had severe weather all morning and it is just now starting to clear up. So, I'm heading out to do a 10-miler before the next storm comes off the lake.

So, my marathon is in 3 weeks. According to my training schedule, my next two long runs are 15 and then 10 miles. Would it be alright if I ran 20 next week to make up for this week . . . or is that too close to the marathon?

[colby]

Hmm, I'm definitely far from an expert, but it seems like this weekend would be too close to the marathon to be doing 20M. Maybe increase the shorter runs this week so your total mileage is still high, then begin your taper as per the schedule?

I am going to miss 1 day this week (Thursday, an 8-mile day) because I am traveling. I am thinking I will either increase Wednesday to 8 miles (was 6 miles) and skip Thursday, or try hard to find someplace to run. I'm going to San Diego, so I know there has to be something, but whether I find the time and am comfortable with the route...