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  1. #1
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    Laura,

    I tend to agree with those coaches. You don't have a lot of time left, so you don't want to lose a lot by doing a longer run than what you need. Having said that, if you psychologically need that run, it might be important to you. I don't usually train for a run longer than 2:30 for IM.
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  2. #2
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    However, I am wrestling with this issue this week. part of me wants to do a 3 hour run (at least 18 miles) for a confidence builder, but part of me is afraid it will toast me for the rest of the week. I will probably stick to the 2.5hr run (for me that is around 16+ miles) and then do another long run of 10-12 miles later on.
    I am not an IM training expert by any means... but it sounds like you have your answer:

    Last year I did a 3:20 run in training and then was dead for about a whole week, which I cannot afford to take the time away right now.
    Good luck with the training!
    "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"

  3. #3
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    Hey laura-
    Sounds like your training is going well. I wouldn't push the run tho! I have to agree with others in that the sheer volume alone that we are doing will get you through the run. That being said, if you are gunning for a Kona slot then you might consider putting more miles in????
    For me, I'm a "run leg survivor".... as in I just want to survive the leg.
    Anyway, keep up the training. I hope we meet up in April!
    Denise

  4. #4
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    Hi, Denise! You are such a champion! I love reading your training logs, though I don't get here nearly often enough these days.

    I am SO excited for you that you got to meet MJ, and to thank her for those kind words out on the course last year. I'm sure it meant a lot to her. Those are the things that really matter in life. Her story is cool, and her accomplishments impressive, but knowing that your kind words made a difference to someone else, that's what you can really carry in your heart. And you got to let her know that you finished last year, and you're coming back even stronger this year. WAHOO!!!

    J and I leave for Rome in 6 days...I can't believe how this year has passed, and how things have changed. And here YOU are, in the final stretch for your IM#2!. You're a hero to me. love, Lise
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  5. #5
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    I can't wait to track you on April 15! Your hard work is going to pay off. (And hopefully you get over this lung illness thing quick).
    ~ Susie

    "Keep plugging along. The finish line is getting closer with every step. When you see it, you won't remember that you are hurting, that anything has gone wrong, or just how slow or fast you are.
    You will just know that you are going to finish and that was what you set out to do."
    -- Michael Pate, "When Big Boys Tri"

 

 

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