Brathay Windermere Marathon 2009

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Foxy Davy Apr 2009 8:52pm, 25 Apr 2009 4,242 posts	Foxy Davy yeah don't panic mags you've done all the hard work plus 23 miles is much further than most do for long runs, my long runs are 16 miles, i don't get enougjh time to run any further & 16 is rare, your fitness levels wont change in 4 weeks & rest & recovery are very important parts of training.
Lady Sol Apr 2009 9:00pm, 25 Apr 2009 547 posts	Lady Sol 4 weeks should be fine. I've not done a long run since Rotterdam 3 weeks ago and not planning any before I have my next marathon next week. Then 2 weeks off before Windermere and another four weeks of easy running before South Downs.
mags Apr 2009 9:00pm, 25 Apr 2009 57 posts	mags Thanks Guys, will keep try and stay calm: my feet have start of plantar as well so am just trying to hold it all at bay till 17th May after that I can cut down on my hill and speed work a bit and hopefully resolve the achilles.I am in awe of all of you doing 10 in 10- WOW.
mags Apr 2009 9:01pm, 25 Apr 2009 58 posts	mags Lady Sol How many are you doing:)
Ultra Dunc Apr 2009 9:02pm, 25 Apr 2009 4,365 posts	Ultra Dunc Mags - its too early for taper madness yet lol . As everyone else has said you've done the work , keep ticking over and you'll be fine . Endurance fitness doesnt disappear that quick , resting now will give your body time to repair and strenghthen you . You may perceive that you are losing fitness because of this repair ie stiffness and soreness , I know it well
mags Apr 2009 9:06pm, 25 Apr 2009 59 posts	mags It is a bugger though.
Nightjar Apr 2009 9:07pm, 25 Apr 2009 2,228 posts	Nightjar Did two laps of Grafham Water today. 17.5 miles is the furthest I've run since Rotherham 50 I think. Lost a bit of fitness but will get around Windy with a smile I hope!
Lady Sol Apr 2009 9:09pm, 25 Apr 2009 548 posts	Lady Sol I tend to run my marathons in clumps. If I've trained for one, why not use the fitness for a few more at the same time Not sure what I'm doing this summer yet so haven't planned beyond mid June at the moment.
Foxy Davy Apr 2009 9:16pm, 25 Apr 2009 4,244 posts	Foxy Davy I've just planned mine for the summer - picnic, Downland,54321 & pathfinder for me, but 11 others to concentrate on first !!
The Rentboy Apr 2009 9:23pm, 25 Apr 2009 108 posts	The Rentboy Good luck tomorrow FD - See you on the 17th May!