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Re: 5k race before marathon?
Kenny B. wrote:What are your thoughts on a 5k race 15 days before a marathon?
I'm doing one, I think it's a great idea.
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Kenny B. wrote:What are your thoughts on a 5k race 15 days before a marathon?
I remember when Paula Radcliffe entered the 10,000 meters at the world championships. Because the women's 10,000 was at the beginning of the meet and the marathon was at the end, she was able to do both. However, she was really using the 10,000 as a tune-up and not expecting to medal. She went on to easily win the marathon.
So I decided to try it myself before a half marathon. I was in good shape gunning for the half and I decided to enter a 5K the week before as a tune-up. I ended up running a PR in the 5K but my legs were dead during the half and I ran a disappointing time. Clearly, I was no Paula Radcliffe.
But you are talking about two weeks of recovery instead of one. So maybe it would work. The Benji Durden 84-week super-plan prescribes a 5K or 10K race 2 or 3 weeks out from the marathon. But his plan always prescribes a race two to four weeks. So you have to be used to that.
Are you used to racing and recovering often? If so, maybe it would be good for you.
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I am used to it 5k does not beat me up much. I think I will do it. I don't know the course but I think I can finally go sub 20 right now.
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You can certainly go sub 20.
Two years ago I ran my 5k PR 15 days before running my marathon PR. They both still stand but I'm hoping for a repeat this year.
Two years ago I ran my 5k PR 15 days before running my marathon PR. They both still stand but I'm hoping for a repeat this year.
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T Miller wrote:You can certainly go sub 20.
Two years ago I ran my 5k PR 15 days before running my marathon PR. They both still stand but I'm hoping for a repeat this year.
I plan on following your foot steps or is it strides. NICE!
Re: 5k race before marathon?
T Miller wrote:Kenny B. wrote:What are your thoughts on a 5k race 15 days before a marathon?
I'm doing one, I think it's a great idea.
I am doing one as well....not certain it's the best idea, but I am!
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I say go for it!! I always do a HM 3 weeks out, so a 5K 15 days out should be cake...
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Phitz usually has a race scheduled two weeks out so it seems like there's no issues there. For a 5k I would blow it out too.
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