Longest LSR this week or next?

The Davestator · 29-09-2009 8:11pm #1

Another DCM question from a novice!

I'm behind in my prep for the DCM and am looking for advice as to whether I should run 20 miles on 3/10 and 18 on 10/10 or vice versa?

Longest run so far has been 16 miles and felt comfortable.

thanks

RacoonQueen · 29-09-2009 8:44pm

20 on 3/10 and maybe around 15/16 on the 10/10 is more what I'd go for.

The Davestator · 30-09-2009 8:35pm

thanks racoon!

hawkwing · 30-09-2009 9:03pm

Doing 22/16 the next two fridays myself but others here would have lots better knowledge of what is best:o

osnola ibax · 30-09-2009 9:12pm

I had also planned 20 and 16, would like to get more opinions on this.

RJC · 30-09-2009 9:32pm

I'd go over 20 miles. I did a 24 today and a 22 last week. then 20, 16 & a 12 or 8.

You really feel the sugar low over 20 miles - well worth it but hard work.

misty floyd · 30-09-2009 10:33pm

RJC wrote: »

You really feel the sugar low over 20 miles - well worth it but hard work.

Is that really a sugar low or glycogen depletion? I get a serious low after lsr's but i'm not sure if its lack of fuel (sugar) or glycogen. I think its the later as I do take gels.

Anyway, OP, yeah longer one first seems to be what most plans have. 20 then 16 sounds about normal to me.

RJC · 01-10-2009 8:19am

probably glycogen depletion but the reduction in available sugars puts you into that trance like state you get at the end of a marathon where you're slogging it out.

Longest LSR this week or next?

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