After some long run advice

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Lordy Lumpkins May 2013 10:07am, 27 May 2013 9 posts	0 Lordy Lumpkins I've been slowly building up my long runs during early May, and got to 13 miles up until two weeks ago, but I've done a couple of Parkruns for the last two weekends which mean I've missed out on a longer run. I'm aiming to get out again this afternoon, but I'm not sure whether it's sensible to go back to something like 12 miles and start building up again, or is it feasible to still go for 1 more beyond 13, so try and fit 14 in? Any advice?
swittle May 2013 10:16am, 27 May 2013 23,780 posts	0 swittle I don't think you'll have lost too much fitness - however, endurance is the key, so I'd suggest reducing your pace, see how you feel at 10 miles, and loop to 12 if you're in good shape.
fetcheveryone May 2013 10:16am, 27 May 2013 12,859 posts	0 fetcheveryone Use a route that gives you the option to get home sooner, if you're not feeling up to it. Bear in mind that it may well have been winter three weeks ago, so expect to feel different as you'll sweat more (assuming you've got the same weather we have). We did our half marathon training based on a long run every other week - so it is possible to have something of a gap - and if your mileage is otherwise good, then maybe it'll be ok. But see point 1
Lordy Lumpkins May 2013 8:13pm, 27 May 2013 10 posts	0 Lordy Lumpkins Thanks for the advice guys (with a wave to Mr Fetch ). I worked out a route to get me near home around 9 miles (in case things didn't go to plan) and I'm kind of glad I did - I managed just over 9 miles and then my knee started playing up, so got home just before 4pm for a shower, nice glass of wine and a really good roast chicken dinner
runner duck May 2013 8:25pm, 27 May 2013 10,762 posts	0 runner duck well done, ll. and nice refuelling
Griffo May 2013 8:22pm, 29 May 2013 114 posts	0 Griffo Drop back to ten miles,you should be fine.