You advance into double figures this weekend, 10.1 miles after an
8:00 start from the Eugene Running Company (the store opens about 15 minutes
earlier). Our marathoners for the first 3.5 miles of their seven.
The route: Oakway and Coburg Roads to Ferry Street Bridge and
don’t cross. Turn right onto bike path, to Valley River footbridge and across.
Turn left, past Ferry, to Autzen footbridge. Turn AROUND at brick crosswalk and
go back the same way: Valley River, Ferry and store. GPS distance is 10.15
miles.
Bring a drink for delivery near Skinner Butte playground (3.5 and
6.5 miles). Weather forecast: starting temperature in 30s with little chance of
rain.
WEEK FOUR LESSON: YOUR DISTANCE
Question:
Why do we only meet as a group once a
week, for the long run?
Answer: The weekly
long run is by far the most critical because it’s your dress rehearsal for the
marathon. This is where you not only test your ability to go far, but also what
to wear, what to drink, how to cope with varying conditions and how to pace
yourself. We increase the distance by one mile a week from seven to 11 miles,
then go up by two miles every other
week (with a run about half the previous distance, somewhat faster, on the
interim weekends). Don’t jump ahead of yourself by thinking too soon, “Can I
run 26 miles?” You’ll get there when you get there. For now, think only of
training for seven miles, then eight, then...
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