re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread

Aubie;

how do you define diminishing returns of running anything over a half marathon?

Baddest;
why target on keeping heart rate under 140 for entire race?
staying on your feet and moving becomes a mental game especially if you think you'll be out there up to 32hrs. Tunnel Hill is notoriously fast course but don't out run yourself early. Learn how to walk with purpose. walking 4mph vs 3 mph for even 20 miles saves almost 2hrs. its very easy to get lulled into a casual walk once the miles stack up and you're tired. Another easy trap to waste hours is aid stations. Don't get lax at aid stations or with crew. Get what you need and keep walking while eating. Onsite of nightfall can really take you down. Your body just isn't use to functioning all day and then into the dark. Suggest doing night runs during training and if possible make one 20+ miles. Have a normal friday workday and then head out for long run starting 9-10pm with no nap.

Can't say there's any science behind it but successfully training for 100 miler makes marathon distance seem easy. Ran my first 100 miler (20hr) before my first marathon (2:57).