6 weeks between marathons?

guest — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:40:01 GMT

Yes, 6 wks is plenty of time to recover as long as you don't try and run them both at your hardest. They are LOTS of runners who do marathons every month, some even several a month-just check out marathon maniacs.com or the 50 states marathon club websites. I run around 1 a month-that way I stayed "trained" but I've run Boston and the Gasset Marathon, so I don't go for speed, just the enjoyment. Dean Karnes ran 50 marathons in 50 days-the body is an amazing thing but you have to build up to something like that. I ran back to back marathons before (1 Sat/1 Sun) as do many Marathon Manics and it went fine-faster time the second day actually. I would suggest you cut back your running mileage during the week (quantity does NOT equal quality and may equal injury) between these close marathons. Unless you're an elite athlete, getting Just 1 long run a week with some speedwork for the anaerobic component and CROSSTRAINING to strengthen/use support and other muscles (Pilates is great) with moderate other runs is all that's needed.

Re: 2010 Ironman New Zealand Reviews

guest — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:05:29 GMT

Great event. However, the run along car congested roads left one breathing carbon monoxide--a better run route and stopped traffic on that road would be appreciated. The lake was crystal clear and a joy to swim in. overall a great well organized race.

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6 weeks between marathons?

Re: 2010 Ironman New Zealand Reviews