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Subject: Advice leading up to KC 1/2
So I have been training for my first half. The plan I have been following has me doing three runs during the week with my long run on Saturday. All was going well until a couple weeks back when I got knocked on my arse by the flu. This lead to 10-days of no activity. Just prior to that my long run was 8-miles and went fairly well.

Since getting back to training I just now worked my way back up to a 6-mile run this morning.

So my questions is this. With only two more weeks until the KC 1/2, how should I approach my final two weeks to make up some ground? Especially how should I approach next Saturdays long run...should I push to get in 10-miles which is what my plan called for today or should I do 8-miles so that I can be fresh going into the following weekend?

2014-10-04 8:28 PM
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You'll be fine, follow the plan as written. You should already have plenty of miles to finish strong if all else has been good
2014-10-04 11:34 PM
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I agree. Move on and follow up with the plan as scheduled. Don't fall into the trap of trying to fit in extra mileage so close to the race just to sooth your confidence. While not ideal, the training beforehand should carry you through the race.

2014-10-05 11:24 AM
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Agree with others, follow plan you'll be fine. For that 10 miler, run easy don't push the pace. I ran my first HM with 6.5 miles being my longest run. Turned out great because I ran the first 10 miles at a smart pace.
2014-10-05 8:23 PM
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Thanks for the advice. Barkeep I you hit the nail on the head of what I was thinking just to boost confidence. I will stick to the plan :-)

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