Tune up races during marathon training block

Sandwell

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120816387#Comment_120816387

Yeah, you're probably right. No point in risking it. I might look at doing the Frank Duffy or the Kilcock 10 mile instead.

Training is going well, thanks. I'm a third of the way through Hanson and it's been fairly smooth sailing so far. Hope all's going well with your build up.

scotindublin

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120816966#Comment_120816966

I was thinking of doing Kilcock aswell, if I do I will race it, have some unfinished business over 10 miles, going to hold off until committing until I get the next couple of weeks of training out the way.

Great to hear your plan is going smoothly so far, I had a couple of really easy weeks in June but ramping it up now, will sneak over the 60 mile mark this week and the plan will top out around 70 mpw/ not putting myself under the same pressure as Chicago last year for race day and will just take what comes my way.

C

Sandwell

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120821150#Comment_120821150

Yeah, the more I think of it Kilcock seems the best option for me. Five weeks out so a week of recovery and then two more big training weeks before the taper.

We're obviously in a very similar place with the training. I've had a couple of 60 mile weeks, a step back last week, and should hit 65 for this week tomorrow. Not planning on going much higher than 70 either. And likewise I'm pretty relaxed about Berlin. I hit my big target last year so no real pressure this time.

Mr. Guappa

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120807933#Comment_120807933

Interesting discussion. I had the same question for my block and came to the same Tullamore-shaped conclusion. Might see you there. For me the main reason for racing was to try out shoes/gels/belts etc. in a race environment. Just need to decide now how much taper/recovery to allow - probably minimal for both.

Laineyfrecks

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120828626#Comment_120828626

Yeah another really good reason too for the race. Hopefully I get to say hello😊

rizzee

Hope everyones training is going well! Are many heading to Kilcock this weekend?