This weekend I have my 20 miler and then taper down to the big day on 9/24. On the weekend of 9/11, I am supposed to do 12 miles. However, I am also registered for the Chicago Half-marathon down in Hyde Park/Jackson Park. Its a pretty course, usually a fast one, and the only one where you finish underneath a giant gold statute of the winged goddess of Victory (Nike) from the 1893 World's Fair. Any down side to tacking on a little extra distance and probably running a little harder than I might otherwise do on a 12 mile taper run on my own? What does our blog's reader have to say?
I've done this before with few ill effects, but for me it all comes down to what you mean by "running a little harder than I might otherwise do." If you're talking 10-15 seconds per mile, I say go for it. If you're talking 30 or more, I'd back away. For me, the attraction is distraction -- what a great way to get a low-key, fun training run in. Plus you don't have to bring your own water. But if you think you'll be tempted to run fast . . .
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ReplyDeleteAll sensible advice, thanks. Will tell you all about it afterwards. Now off for a gentle 10 and then figure out what day to do my 20 over the long weekend.
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