Virtual London Marathon training week 11, run 3 - Long Run

[David_G]

Hi everyone, I’m so pleased to report that I ran 30.12 km (18.7 miles) this morning with friends from my running club. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Fortunately we set off at 6:30am as it was very warm towards the end.🥵 We all felt very tired but we enjoyed each other’s company, which is what it’s all about!👍

I’m not sure yet whether I’ll do another long run. I now feel relatively confident I’ll manage the marathon distance on the big day - just 5 weeks away! 😳 The last thing I want is to pick up an injury after all the hard work I’ve put in 😊

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

I wish you good luck David_G for your virtual London Marathon in 5 weeks, that was a very good early morning 18.7 miles run you had with your running friends, gives you great confidence for that marathon 🏃🏾.

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks AlMorr I’ve got the Littlehampton 10K next Sunday. I’ll decide after that whether or not I’m doing another long run!

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to David_G]

Well done, I think the name for easing up before or a long run is called tapering, before a long run like a HM or marathon runners go for short runs, no more than 10K before the big run.

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks AlMorr yes, that’s it! I just need to decide whether I start tapering now or in two weeks time. I’ve got until Sunday 11 September to decide, so no rush. It will depend how I feel after next Sunday’s outing 🙂👍

[misswobble Marathon in reply to David_G]

Two week taper sounds good. Enjoy it 😀👍

[RunWillie Metric Marathon]

Well done David_G 😍

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

I’ve just given you your well earned Metric Marathon badge David. Many congratulations and a big well done to you 👍👏

You’re in such a strong position with your training and now this run and how fabulous is it that you're feeling confident about the big day too! Well done again.

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Wow, thanks Irishprincess I’ll wear my virtual Metric Marathon badge with pride!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to David_G]

And so you should! It’s a massive achievement.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Irishprincess]

Is a metric marathon 26.2k Irishprincess?

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Hi Dexy5 yes, it’s 26.2 km. I should have continued a couple of weeks ago when I got up to 25.5 km!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to David_G]

Well it’s new shiny badge now! Deferred gratification 😂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

PS lovely photos too 🙂

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

I can’t even think about what that feels like David. 10 miles was definitely enough for me! Very well done to you. Yes a very good idea to get out early.

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy5 I continue to surprise myself with these long runs. It wouldn’t be happening if I hadn’t signed up for the virtual London Marathon in a moment of madness 🤣 but now it’s happening I’m very pleased I did! Two of my running club friends are also signed up for the virtual version, so hopefully we’ll run together 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🤞

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Well done! A really good confidence booster. Erring on the side of caution may well be wise but you will know as time goes by 😊

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Very long run and beautiful pictures! Good luckbwith the rest of your training whatever you decide.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Oh David you are so ready for that marathon! I’ve been increasing distance and everything seems so far away my 10 mile run will start in Littlehampton and crikey that’s a car journey

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks SueAppleRun I’ll have a think about whether I want to do another long run. At the moment it’s 50/50 as I really don’t want to get injured before the big day!

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to David_G]

No definitely don’t get injured 🤕

[misswobble Marathon]

Job done I think💥😀 I agree with you 🙂👍

Well done! Awesome job 💪👍🏃

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Wow, David, that is fantastic! 🙂 Well done and here’s to the last few weeks of training now - you are going to do it!!💪🙂

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandraj39 fingers crossed it continues to go well! 🤞