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k_hase

2008-02-08 7:41 PM

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Lake Effect Snow Country

Subject: long run in IM training

I'm looking at various training plans and have one thats been customized for me by a multi IM friend. He knows my limiter is the bike and my somewhat fast changing work schedule and worked those things in a 24 week plan.

My question is about the long run. He is confident that 2:30 for my longest run is enough. Having done many marathons, I'm having trouble believing my run will be solid (not fast, just steady) on such a short long run (3:10 is my typical long run for marathons).

How long are your long runs? Convince me this is okay.

For info, I've got a three six+ hour rides, and couple of 5s.

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mndiver

2008-02-08 7:43 PM

in reply to: #1202314

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Subject: RE: long run in IM training

Go to the Ironman section and look up the thread 5 hour Ironman run (It's something like that) it should be near the top as we were just adding to it early in the week. All the assurances that a 2.5 hour long run is enough are in that thread

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CerveloP2K

2008-02-08 7:50 PM

in reply to: #1202314

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Subject: RE: long run in IM training

as you understand marathons, you'll be just fine. i was in the same position -- plenty of marathons and no IM. did my first IM with nothing > than an 18 miler over 4 months.

the marathon at the end of the IM is a totally different mind game than a simple marathon. I think JeepFleeb treats the marathon as 26 seperate races, i treat it as 2 half-marathons to keep me going. anyhow.

you'll be fine if your goal is to finish with dignity.

all the best...

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Tri3

2008-02-08 7:52 PM

in reply to: #1202314