tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632102476766566925.post3672895103553672090..comments2023-03-22T13:40:09.551+01:00Comments on Port to Port: Let Me Eat CakeScarletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13312170662617552410noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632102476766566925.post-34883287999450773082011-06-28T23:08:47.740+02:002011-06-28T23:08:47.740+02:00Hi Scarlett! I have definitely split up my long ru...Hi Scarlett! I have definitely split up my long runs in the past (most recently during my half training this spring I did 5 in the a.m. and 5 in the p.m. instead of 10 in order to do a fun run with some other ladies in the a.m.). I don't make a habit of it, but it can do the job.<br /><br />Barcelona is wonderful. I've only been once, and it was in the prior century :^) but would love to go back.<br /><br />Thanks for reading my blog!! Good luck in that heat. My hat's off to you.Terzahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617301871875902162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632102476766566925.post-69554223247515042022011-06-15T19:08:38.018+02:002011-06-15T19:08:38.018+02:00I have always read that it's ok to split a lon...I have always read that it's ok to split a long run *sometimes* but that you want to try and do as many true long runs as you can. So I'd say it's ok this time.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632102476766566925.post-72264521711285437932011-06-14T17:13:36.703+02:002011-06-14T17:13:36.703+02:00Gonzalo! I like your strictness! You're quite ...Gonzalo! I like your strictness! You're quite right that I need to improve my plan, but thankfully I have a little time to play with sonce the marathon is Oct 31st. I am now rethinking my Saturday plan...<br />Most people (ie my dad and Hal Higdon) are saying speedwork isn't needed for a first marathon...I do try to run fast for me on Wednesdays...Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312170662617552410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632102476766566925.post-43270382033982089672011-06-14T14:07:06.557+02:002011-06-14T14:07:06.557+02:00Well, not a good idea to read this "cooking&q...Well, not a good idea to read this "cooking" post at 1PM. In terms of training: it can be improved. You need to focus on two quality sessions each week, the rest is to rest at easy pace and to accumulate mileage. One quality session is obviously the long run, this is untouchable. The stress you suffer during a long run cannot be replaced for two runs whatsoever. The long run is key, it is your only chance for finishing the marathon "alive".<br />I see you do not do speedwork, but at least do a good long run per week.<br />People talk about 2:1 ratio for marathon, meaning running double miles per week than the distance you are going to race. You should be in the levels of 52 miles per week. Ok, you are not going to be in the front-of-the-pack you just want to finish. The concentrate on the long run day and make at least 35 miles per week. <br />Heat is not too hard in the Canary Islands, it is like an eternal Spring all year around so I can more or les train in Summer. Which is the exact date of your marathon?Sosaku Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13830972571792479193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632102476766566925.post-30477115175831382572011-06-14T14:06:02.459+02:002011-06-14T14:06:02.459+02:00That cake sounds really good! I'll have to ma...That cake sounds really good! I'll have to make it some time when we have company, as otherwise I'd be left to eat it by myself since M. doesn't like peaches.<br /><br />I've never split up a long run. I'm interested to hear how it goes for you!Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.com