I was in peak marathon shape 3 1/2 months ago... Haven't done over 11 miles since but am doing a marathon completely on the fly in 2 weeks with a friend, anyone done this before with only like 11-15 miles as a long run? I've been just focusing on speed lately/ high intensity and about 3-5 miles a day, was gonna just do some slow pace an walk all the aid stations, will I be okay if I do that?
Yep. Not fun, but survivable. I ran NYC last year. Two months before the race-I got a work assignment that forced my training to about what you describe-though I did fit in a couple 18-20 milers 6 weeks out. I ran the race-averaging about 25 miles per week for the twelve weeks prior to the race. My 50 year old 3:25 self finished in about 4:20 that day-I was shooting for four flat, and easily held the 9 minute miles for most of the first 20 miles but had to walk 3 of the last 6 miles. Any other race, I'd have not run, but I'd paid my money and bought my plane tickets/hotel-so I went ahead and ran.
I imagine well over half the field does a similar training routine for NYC.
My number 1 tip for you is stop being lazy.
Pick a marathon date that allows you to prepare properly and run your best on the day. What's the point in running a bad marathon just for the sake of it? You will have to suffer to run badly. This thought process makes no sense to me.
I would say you'll be fine based on residual fitness. Just keep the pace to something reasonable feeling, and take gatorage/gels throughout.
I ran a 2:40 with only about 6 weeks to prepare- long runs in the 12-15 mile range and 50 mpw. Though the difference was, I was running all of that mileage pretty hard. Just went out steady and ran a big negative split once I was sure I'd be fine to finish.
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