Long runs for slow first-time marathon runners

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Tim of MK Feb 2015 4:54pm, 23 Feb 2015 2,035 posts	0 Tim of MK Carlaboi I think you'll destoy your PB. Believe!
tonyp2604 Feb 2015 3:00pm, 25 Feb 2015 136 posts	0 tonyp2604 I generally follow on from what most others have said here although my marathons (the two normal road ones I have done) have been under four hours. I think psychologically if you can hit the longest run at a bit over 20 miles that is really helpful on the day. I built up to 21/23 miles as my longest runs before tapering
Tim of MK Feb 2015 5:40pm, 25 Feb 2015 2,037 posts	0 Tim of MK In metric countries, the longest training run is typically 30kms. In Imperial countries, it is 20 miles. They're just round numbers. No more, no less.
DoricQuine Feb 2015 6:06pm, 25 Feb 2015 1,452 posts	0 DoricQuine As a slow runner doing 16, 18 & 20 miles in training was a great psychological boost to me in my marathon training last year. Knowing I could comfortably do that distance made for a very enjoyable first marathon.
Tim of MK Mar 2015 2:38pm, 1 Mar 2015 2,038 posts	0 Tim of MK Did just over 15 miles yesterday, at approx. 45 seconds a mile fast than aspirational full-marathon pace. It was fine while I was out running (except for the usual 'toxic thirty'), but am tired today. Thinking back, I was pretty knackered before I even put my running shoes on. So, no surprise. Ironically, given my comments about 20-milers, I'll actually be doing one next weekend lol! I like to take part in the Milton Keynes Festival of Running, but didn't really fancy a half-marathon (as I'm now beyond that in training). Then, saw that there was a new 20-mile race and thought "what the hell". A new distance for me, so a guaranteed PB.
Lady Sol Mar 2015 5:06pm, 1 Mar 2015 919 posts	0 Lady Sol Thanks Tim, didn't know that was on, just entered. That's my second 20 miler taken care of
Tim of MK Mar 2015 4:41pm, 3 Mar 2015 2,039 posts	0 Tim of MK Lady Sol Enjoy the day. Don't take it too seriously. Tim