1. 11:00 19th Oct 2012

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    A half or less?

    I’m registered for a half-marathon this weekend and I’m not sure if I should run it or drop down to a 10K. My knee and calf have been bothering me since Saturday’s 20-miler — though I don’t know if it was the 20-miler or the fact that I have been sitting (and working) too much since then.

    Pros of half-marathon:It’s on the training plan; will allow me to practice pacing and my mental game 1 more time; still have 2 weeks to rest if anything goes haywire.

    Pros of 10K:Less wear and tear on the ol’ system; same swag at the end; not sure if I NEED need one more half or am just being stubborn.

    What would you do?

     
    1. measuringlife answered: I saw do the half, but if you aren’t feeling it - don’t finish it
    2. veggielife said: If you can wait to decide until race morning, see how you feel then. I’m sure the extra miles would help, but the 7 mile difference isn’t going to make or break you come marathon day. If you’re still achey, don’t do it!
    3. livemylove answered: Don’t run the 1/2 - it’s not worth it. If your body is telling you something’s off, just rest. You’ve put in the LRs, you don’t need the 1/ 2
    4. becky-balances said: listen to your body, listen to your body, listen to your body. seriously. can you decide day-of? haha
    5. robownslife answered: I’d probably do the half only because I’m psychotic. You know yourself more. What’s best for you?
    6. takingbackeelaine said: Play it safe with the marathon this close.
    7. runningwithguts answered: I was supposed to do a half during taper for NOLA, but I had a wonky foot so I just rowed 20k instead. You don’t NEED to run.
    8. runningbeautiful answered: run the half, but do it slow and easy. and then spend all afternoon making love to your foam roller.
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