What to run week before GSR ?

[LadyGault]

So this has me all in a dilemma. I've been running 3 5ks a week with a longer run on a Sunday for about a year. This 10 mile Great South Run on Sunday is my first proper race and I want to be as ready as I can be. I ran 10k this last Sunday and 14 the Sunday before but what to do with my usual 5ks this week. I'm thinking a steady 5 today, 3 on Thursday and 1 on Friday. So approx half distance of my normal mid week runs. Is that too much, not enough 😕 ooh I'm all in a dither!

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Good luck to you LadyGault for your Great South Run on Sunday, I am sure you will do very well, tapering, that's cutting down runs before a big race, you are already doing that, perhaps a 5K on Tuesday, 3K on Thursday, it's up to you if you want to run a 1K on Friday, very wise on not running on Saturday, once again good luck for Sunday.

[LadyGault Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you 😊

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

What did your week look like before your HM? I wouldn't stress too much, just make sure your runs beforehand are no pressure runs 👍🏻

[LadyGault Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Perhaps with hindsight too much, as I've always done the 3 5ks midweek, just adjusted the long run. I'm going to go with cutting my midweek distance as planned and hope it brings me refreshed legs superpowers on Sunday 🏃‍♀️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Running on fresh legs is awesome! A 5 and a 3 midweek will be plenty I'm sure. Enjoy!!!

[Cmoi Marathon]

Based on my extremely limited experience, I'd go for less rather than more. I'd rather have the extra k in my legs than used up just before the event!

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

I'm doing GSR too LadyGault. You've done all the hard work now, so take it easy this week, drink lots of water, and try and get lots of sleep. I don't sleep much the night before a race, so its good to have some in the bank.. 🦋🦋🦋

I ran a slow 25 mins this morning and will probably do a 15 min and a 10 mins before Sunday, just to keep the wheels oiled.

Have a great day.

[LadyGault Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

And you too . I think I'm quite excited 😊

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Yes I would agree with going easy the week prior. Even easier maybe than you think you need. Best of luck, you’ve got this! 👊🙌🙌

[Katnap Marathon]

Aim to enjoy the day and don't change what you are already doing. As Dexy5 says, hydrate now in the days before.There seems to be quite a number of HU forum members doing the GSR.

Are you in the Green wave?

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[LadyGault Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

I am indeed.

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Hi LadyGault - the taper for my HM was 3 miles tuesday and 3 miles on thursday and thats it - i did nothing else - not even cross-training or long walks just gentle stretching, as a result my legs were ready for the race on sunday and i'm now a fully committed member of the taper society Good luck for your race on Sunday

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