Last long run before NJ. I was tossing up whether to do this many miles two weeks out, but several training plans Ive reviewed had 16-18 milers at this point so I deemed it ok. I wanted to add some tempo miles at the end (to make up for my crappy Friday tempo), but had NO energy to do so whatsoever. I guess it was really windy, and I had no fuel... but there was nothing in my legs at all. Plus I was worried about my hip flexor which was feeling really weak. Whatever it was, it sucked from start to finish.
For long runs, I have done, 1x18 miler (8:05 pace) 1x20 miler (8:30 or so but with lots of water stops) and probably about 3-4 16 milers at various paces. Im worried its not enough, but trying to trust the process. I feel like those long mid-week tempos on tired legs are what will get me through miles 18-26. We'll see!
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