Subject: RE: Schedule Question/Advice Yes and yes.
Assuming you've managed to get in a solid training schedule for your HIM, you'll have plenty of fitness for a 50M. 7 weeks is enough recovery time and it'll allow you to focus on running. Get in 3-4 long (slow ) runs of 18-20 miles to practice nutrition and complete the general run conditioning.
During this time period, study the race course and layout to develop your race stategy based on the number and location of aid stations and terrain, and work that into your training. Have a plan for different clothing options depending on weather.
Going 50M (and beyond ) ultra distances is more about managing nutrition, hydration, clothing/equipment issues and dealing with the general 'hurt' that comes with being on your feet for 8-12 hours.
Go for it. |