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May 2021
6:35pm, 3 May 2021
14,495 posts
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geordiegirl
Thanks for the speedy responses, DT its 100k
Rise of the ultra runners is making my event wish list grow 😂 that it started in the desert of Oman that is top of my list. I came back from a 7month secondment 5 years ago this weekend I’d love a reason to go back.
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May 2021
6:46pm, 3 May 2021
49,962 posts
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Derby Tup
I read your time target after posting and then immediately knew 100 K
For me the thing is how far could you manage for one longer run say 3 weeks before the event and beginning to taper. Personally I’d like say a 35 or 40 mile outing even if it meant an easy week leading up to it. You’re at the very crux of a confidence building big day versus don’t overdue it and either get hurt, or wear yourself out
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May 2021
6:52pm, 3 May 2021
14,496 posts
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geordiegirl
I was tempted to put in a second 30+ but thought I’d maybe left it too late? If I can I will definitely try even if I did the long run and a walk - would that count?
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May 2021
6:59pm, 3 May 2021
49,963 posts
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Derby Tup
Tapering is more complex than training  Seriously though everyone has differing approaches
I’d want my longest run around two weeks before and I’d do very little the week leading up to the event
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May 2021
7:04pm, 3 May 2021
14,497 posts
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geordiegirl
Fab thanks I thought I’d have to stop my long runs 3-4 weeks prior. That might just work. If I mainly slow run/walk after that I should hopefully survive.
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May 2021
7:06pm, 3 May 2021
49,964 posts
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Derby Tup
Problem for me is four weeks tapering would drive me mad and have me worrying about loss of fitness. I like to train hard then have two really easy weeks before my target event or race if it’s say 50 miles or more
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May 2021
7:26pm, 3 May 2021
20,931 posts
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Rosehip
You're in a much better place than I am, gg Looking good
I'm impressed by how you've managed to build up so well, I need to start getting longer days in.
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May 2021
7:28pm, 3 May 2021
49,966 posts
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Derby Tup
I’ve done four 20 mile + runs in last four weeks. I just need to commit to actually doing more than ‘training’ now
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May 2021
7:28pm, 3 May 2021
14,761 posts
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NDWDave
I’ve started my tapers much later in recent races but on the other hand, I rarely run more than 15 miles in training
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May 2021
7:30pm, 3 May 2021
20,932 posts
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Rosehip
how much do you do between the 20s DT? do you have a 10-12 mile medium run in the week as well?
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