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Jan 2017
10:06pm, 4 Jan 2017
167 posts
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zp
You should know a lot of the Gatwick to Florida route is the Atlantic Ocean and not very runnable  I guess you've factored that in though
More seriously, I'd try and focus on recovery after each run - enough food, rest and sleep to keep you going for such a prolonged period of running long distances. And, of course, to take each run at a sensible effort - I don't use it, but maybe running to HR is a good idea? Sure wiser folk than me can advise.
Good luck
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Jan 2017
10:45pm, 4 Jan 2017
3,993 posts
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chunkywizard
I'd say if you are not used to the amount of running then take it easy, pay attention to what your body is telling you and don't overdo it. 80% of your running should be 'easy'. If you want to equate that to heart rate then 70% of max as the upper limit is one way of doing it (as long as you have a good grasp on your max HR)
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Jan 2017
11:00pm, 4 Jan 2017
3,113 posts
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Buzzard Sis
lol ZP my son said just the same. He can't get his head round a virtual run at all. Thank you yes I am taking it easy and also upping the distance gradually. I'm using my VLM training program then I'll stick at the top mileage after the taper to the race
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Jan 2017
11:00pm, 4 Jan 2017
3,114 posts
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Buzzard Sis
lol ZP my son said just the same. He can't get his head round a virtual run at all. Thank you yes I am taking it easy and also upping the distance gradually. I'm using my VLM training program then I'll stick at the top mileage after the taper to the race
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Jan 2017
9:13am, 5 Jan 2017
853 posts
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mbln
My top tips would be :
Doubles. Two shorter runs are less stressful than one longer, and I'm assuming the mileage target is the priority, not performance improvement.
Recovery. Plan in a few days complete rest after an event to allow any niggles to surface and fade before you get back to racking up the miles. Also factor in a cut back week every so often, I played with 2, 3 and 4 weeks last year but I'm still not sure which was best for me. Towards the end of the year I was also running blocks of 9 days before a rest day, which seemed to work really well - depends on how structured the rest of your life is though...
Don't be afraid to take a day off if you're not feeling 'it'. A missed day is better than a missed week or two from sloppy form, or just grinding out some miles on a 'meh' day.
Best of luck, and try to enjoy it
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Jan 2017
9:27am, 5 Jan 2017
334 posts
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Dillthedog57
I'd agree with the comments above, and would recognise that injury is your big enemy over the next few weeks and months. Running by heart rate is a great idea, stick to 70% and you will be fine. I would disagree with the 80% easy, given that your target is all about miles, I would do 100% easy, forget about tempos, parkruns, intervals, hills or any other higher risk runs. Also, be careful with the marathon. If you run it as a race, you will need an extended recovery, which will maybe jeopardise your longer term target. If you are running 50+ miles per week at 70% heart rate, then you will get quicker anyway, and once you are comfortable with the weekly mileage, introduce just a little speed work at a time. But most of all, enjoy it and good luck
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Jan 2017
9:40am, 5 Jan 2017
3,120 posts
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Buzzard Sis
Thank you this is really good advice. Yes the mileage is the challenge. Races will be for some added fun and rewards and to meet people and also to help the charity be seen. I like the idea of two shorter runs. Investing in a heart rate watch could certainly be a good ideas at some point as I just have the Tom Tom first edition runner at the moment. Giving myself permission not to run on 'meh' days too. I do certainly hope to enjoy it and I'm looking forward to reading and sharing everyone else's journeys too...
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Jan 2017
12:29pm, 5 Jan 2017
10,465 posts
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Chrisull
I tend to manage 2000 miles with 2 rest days a week, one medium or long run at the weekend, and a mixture of 5 to 8 mile runs in the week. Build it up like a marathon.
As for food, well your body will tell you when to eat, in fact the problem is likely to be cravings during especially high mileage weeks. I'd follow a sensible, healthy diet and not make too many changes, but you can be less choosy about what you eat and definitely don't skimp on the carbs!
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Jan 2017
4:07pm, 5 Jan 2017
760 posts
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SM6
I agree with Dill, if you're bumping your mileage up significantly forget about anything fast. At least for a good while. Do a few races now and then, sure, but I'd more or less keep everything slow for a good few months. As said, you'll get a lot fast just by getting fitter! And good luck
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Jan 2017
7:03pm, 7 Jan 2017
144 posts
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torey
bit of a blip in training today when I ended up in A&E during a twenty miler--at 6 miles I was with friends who I told to carry on because I was feeling "bad".... a bit off the main drag and in a Country Park where luckily I was able to get assistance at such an early hour from a warden and a film crew. Ended up in A&E by ambulance when my blood pressure was so low it wouldn't register etc etc. I foolishly told my friends to carry on with the run and of course I was then on my own. With a phone and an "iffy" signal!
All ok now. I think. But will put further "safety" plans in place now!
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