I'm aiming for a PR in my first marathon this fall then I'm signed up for another 6 weeks later. Is it possible to run faster in that one even if I am training all out for the 1st? Either way, what would be the best way to train in between so I can run pretty well in the 2nd? Any insight/experience/advice is much appreciated.
I think it's possible although course, weather, etc will also have an impact. I ran my 2:58 PR in Chicago then ran a 3:02 in Memphis 7 weeks later - close but not faster but a more challenging course. I had an easy, recovery week, a few weeks of build-up including a 20+ mile run, then my typical 3 week taper. Good luck!
Six weeks apart I ran a 2:54/2:53 double. The first course was faster, but it poured rain for an hour in the middle. The second course had a few hills, but perfect weather. The only run I made a point of doing in between was a 2 hour run exactly in the middle of the six weeks. All other runs were 40 - 60 minutes easy - mostly 40'. 55 mpw is the norm for the 15 week buildup. The middle week with the 2 hour run was 50 miles. All other in between weeks were recovery/taper, about 35 mpw.
Also, a good massage 5 days after the first race and another 3 days before the second seemed to help. I didn't expect to run faster in the second, but started out relaxed, picked it up between 10 -16 and held it through 25 before it began to really hurt.
Good luck.
I think if you have big base then you could run it no problem all depends on your total volume and long runs in the past. Last year I did 14 marathons average 2:29 and couple of my back to back weeks were 2:32 to 2:27, then 2:32 to 2:32 to 2:29 in 4 weeks and then 2:40 and 2:32 the hot weather one takes a lot out . If you don't hit the wall then you are ok. I jogged and still ran 2 hours runs in middle of weeks at 8:00 pace but you feel very good in second marathon . My favorite is 2 weeks apart I did 2:27 to 2:28 and it was good I felt very strong in the second one . Don't treat it like a Marathon but instead like a long run!! The key is to just recover between marathons run easy but keep decent volume !! Take risks !!
Thanks Arturs. But that's not really that fast of times.
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