Ahhhhh.....The knees like me tonight. I ran 10 miles. I felt really good and strong for the whole run. I think the issues usually start (or at least I start feeling them) around mile 14 or so. After that, I can only run about 2 more miles, then I'm just running on pure will power. My knees literally can not hold me up. I feel good about giving my knees a rest with these shorter runs, but it makes me nervous about the marathon. Will I be ready? Should I push myself a little more in these last few weeks, or rest and continue with the shorter "long" runs? Any suggestions are welcome (unless you're going to tell me to stop running!).
FYI-
I'm a relatively new runner (less than a year)
This will be my first marathon (Nov 15--Richmond, VA)
I've already run 18 and 20 miles in training
I have my first half marathon next Saturday (Oct 25--Greenville, SC)
I really want to finish the marathon, but I'm just happy I discovered the joy of running (thanks, Dad and Scott!)
3 comments:
rest as much as you can without going crazy. no need to push to hard with your first marathon. you have lots more to come after this one. :)
I agree with Scott. The first marathon is just the beginning of many beautiful miles. Rest up and enjoy.
Dad
I say rest and take it easy. That seems to work for me.
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