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Post by ultragirl on Sept 12, 2007 15:27:31 GMT -5
Hey guys, I have a question. We are running our first 50 miler first weekend of November(Helen Klein) and I am going back and forth between how long our last long run should be. 35 miles or 40 miles? We have had a decent amount of time on our feet runs and 25+ mile runs and such but our last long run is coming up soon and I dont know how long is too long. I am looking for opinions and what you all did or do now. Thanks  -----Michelle |
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Post by Pacific Coast Trail Runs on Sept 12, 2007 16:05:32 GMT -5
Our first ultra (back before you were born, I think, Michelle  ) was a trail 50-miler. Up until that time, we had run lots of road marathons, but our only trail runs were one or two, 25-mile runs. Personally, I wouldn't do more than 50 Km as a last long run for a 50-miler. Sarah |
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Post by leinfellner on Sept 12, 2007 16:16:55 GMT -5
My longest run was a 50k before my first 50M. In fact, I did Mt.Diablo 50k before the TRT50. That's actually more than a 50k ;D Norbert |
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Post by Pacific Coast Trail Runs on Sept 12, 2007 16:25:12 GMT -5
Yeah, I think Mt. Diablo 50 Km should always be written with an exclamation point - like, "Mt. Diablo 50 Km!"...like that.
What do you think, Norbert?
Sarah
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Post by Jon on Sept 12, 2007 18:17:01 GMT -5
My longest run was a 50k before my first 50M. In fact, I did Mt.Diablo 50k before the TRT50. That's actually more than a 50k ;D Norbert I ran Helen Klein as my first 50 miler last year. The longest I had run was 50k (twice Pacific, Redwood Park). Everything else was marathon distance. Good luck! |
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Post by slwrunner on Sept 12, 2007 19:11:41 GMT -5
Yeah, I think Mt. Diablo 50 Km should always be written with an exclamation point - like, "Mt. Diablo 50 Km!"...like that. What do you think, Norbert? Sarah I will agree to that.....but maybe it should be "MT. DIABLO 50KM!" ;D |
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Post by Pacific Coast Trail Runs on Sept 12, 2007 20:09:39 GMT -5
Ah, yes - THAT is better, Tony!! Thanks!! ;D
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Post by ultragirl on Sept 12, 2007 20:42:11 GMT -5
Thanks guys, we just did a 50K and we shall do one in two weeks. I am getting excited, its coming up soon!!!
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Post by ultragirl on Sept 13, 2007 10:21:03 GMT -5
Our first ultra (back before you were born, I think, Michelle ) was a trail 50-miler. Up until that time, we had run lots of road marathons, but our only trail runs were one or two, 25-mile runs. Personally, I wouldn't do more than 50 Km as a last long run for a 50-miler. Sarah hahah I am 32...so.....LOL LOL ... |
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Post by addygrl on Sept 15, 2007 18:34:11 GMT -5
ultra girl, good question These answers are reassuring to me too, as my first 50 miler is coming up as well! Glad to hear 50k is a good last long distance! |
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Post by ultragirl on Sept 16, 2007 12:45:44 GMT -5
this week I am only managing to get in 30+(maybe 33) weekly miles in. I cut my long run out this weekend. I am so tired and I just feel run down. Its been crazy busy at work and I am on my feet from 7am-9pm with work and running and I think it has caught up with me.
I know its good to step back when feeling run down to avoid injury or getting sick, but its hard for me to do that. I am doing it though. Today I am just going to go run with no inteneded miles to "reach" it may be a short run or longer run, who knows...sometimes I just want to run and not worry about training for this 50... does that make sense.
I worry I wont be ready ...I know we will be, but I am getting nervous I guess. Next weekend is abck to the longggggggggggg runs...right now I just dont have it in me.
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-----Michelle
) was a trail 50-miler. Up until that time, we had run lots of road marathons, but our only trail runs were one or two, 25-mile runs.
