Will 16miles be enough to get me around Brighton?

[Pippa49]

Today's attempt to do 18miles was a complete disaster. Did just over 4miles in the first session then after a bathroom break couldn't get the Internet on my phone so I could listen to music on Spotify with my wireless headphones. As I can't run without music I decided to cut short the session. I am thinking of having another attempt tomorrow but a friend of mine said that she only did 16miles in training. Tbh I don't think it will make any difference to how I get around the marathon for me whether I do 18 or stop at 16 being my longest run. I don't run with music during events as like to experience the atmosphere only run with music on my own as noone runs at my pace.

[Madge50 Marathon]

Hi pippa sounds amazing what you’re doing, I can’t really offer any advice as I have ‘only’ gone up to HM distance, however, I was of the belief that 20 miles was considered an ok prep for a marathon.

Also, I’ve noticed you haven’t posted your amazing achievements so far, show us the bling! Please do, we’d love to hear of your experiences,(you’d also earn your HM badge here) plus I note you’re in for Swansea HM this year, me too!

Good luck with all you’re doing

Mx

[Pippa49 Half Marathon in reply to Madge50]

Thanks Madge. Not sure how I add pictures on here unless I do a separate post.

[Madge50 Marathon in reply to Pippa49]

I think you can add photos when you write a post (I’ve never added them later, maybe you can in ‘edit’?) .......you’re next one perhaps? 👍🏅🏃‍♀️💪

Mx

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Madge50]

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[Tasha99 Marathon]

For a full marathon? I plan on getting to 23 miles. Then I know I’ve only got a ParkRun to add on on the day. I wouldn’t be happy only having done 16 or 18 and knowing I still have 8-10 miles still to add.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Tasha99]

I think it is maybe Ks not miles as it is a Half Marathon?

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Did you mean kilometres not miles?

[Pippa49 Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

I meant miles. Only work with miles. Know what 13.1miles, 26.2, 3.1 & 6.2 miles are in kilometres but anything in between I am stumped so do all my runs in miles.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Pippa49]

Well since the HM is only 13 miles.. you should be fine

Or are you planning a Marathon ?

[Pippa49 Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

I am doing the Brighton Marathon on 14th April but I have the Weston Super Mare half marathon on 24th March in two weeks tomorrow that is why I was asking if 16-18 miles would be enough to get me around the marathon.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Pippa49]

Right...go you

How comfy are you when you run your HMs ? I am doing my first on 24th March, with a predicted time of 2.35 to 2.45...

I would not be happy, even thinking of a Marathon in the near future though....but I am sure that far more experienced folk than me will advise you...

[Pippa49 Half Marathon]

OK I will never win but I am getting quicker. Brighton Half was 3mins and 9secs quicker than Cardiff Half (4:13:09). My feet hurt but I have bought some new socks as only wear my trainers once a week so it's not them. I am OK after a half an hour of finishing.

[Bazza1234 Marathon]

I run/walked 15 miles yesterday - at my minimum cutoff pace of 14:30 mins per K. At this stage , I have no idea of how I could finish the full 26.2 miles. Sorry to sound negative!! I have known people who sign up for a marathon 3 weeks before the event having only run 5K parkruns and managed to finish the event - but don't ask me how!!!!!

[andystev]

Well, I'm coming back from injury and my schedule has me up to a 16 mile long run before tapering into Brighton begins. Not ideal, but it is what it is. I'm going for it, so I think you'll be fine.

[Pippa49 Half Marathon]

Thanks andystev. I did 18.26miles on the treadmill today and I was dead chuffed. Like you said even if I did it outside it would not make any difference as anything can happen on the day.

[Lordi Marathon]

Running 16 miles (25 km) as your long run is not enough imho. Closer to 19-20 miles (30 km) is about the minimum I'd say to get round a marathon course ( based on by own experience). But everyone is different.

I ran a long run max 16km (16/1.6 miles) before my first HM (21km) and 30km (30/1.6 miles) before my first marathon (42km). That was sufficient in both cases to get me to the finishing line although I died a bit from 17-21km and 30-42km respectively. Because they were my first time events I had no target time really, just wanted to finish.

[Pippa49 Half Marathon]

I am planning to do 20miles this weekend that said someone I know said most marathon plans go up to 18. Like you said everyone is different. Some people only do 10miles before a half marathon some feel they have to do the distance. Another friend only did 16 but she did do a 20mile race as 20is 4miles more than 16. Everyone is entitled to their opinions.

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

I like to run with something, be it music. podcasts or zombierun, etc. but I have to say on a few occasions I have run without anything and it has been great. Once in a while its nice just to spend time with my own thoughts whilst out running. Might be worth trying.