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In response to "Speaking of training, I just fundamentally don't get how people build up to marathons" by Reagen

I could send you a plan. Basically it's short runs throughout the week with a long run each week that increases a mile or two each week.

Posted by Dano (aka dano) Jul 13 '20, 08:06

The biggest thing with the long runs to make yourself do is SLOW DOWN. You're not going to run your 5K pace for a marathon. As you start to build distance, you will definitely think you're running way too slow. The big difference with pacing during a marathon is that instead of thinking how do I feel, you have to think how will I feel after 4 hours of this? It's somewhat trial and error. I have found myself trudging back for miles after going out too hard on a long run. Also, you need to eat (at least use gels) once you start running very long distances. I was dumb enough when I was training without guidance to realize that I had to drink water, but it never dawned on me that I also needed nutrition throughout.

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And the long runs aren't just "run 10 miles" - Dano Jul 13, 08:16 4
- There's also a bit of "do I want to run a marathon" - Reagen Jul 13, 08:21 3
  - It's a big time commitment. You basically give up one day each weekend for 2-3 months. - Dano Jul 13, 08:27 2
    - This was the problem I had while getting ready for doing centuries on the bike. My pace was usually around 10mph on the bike so trying to do anything - oblique Jul 13, 08:29 1
      - Oh! That's the other thing that runners can't even with cyclists. Well at least this runner - JD Jul 13, 08:57

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I could send you a plan. Basically it's short runs throughout the week with a long run each week that increases a mile or two each week.

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