10th week of marathon preparation. 15 mile long run

You may know I'm preparing to my first marathon which should take place on March, 4th. I'm working according to Hal Higdon's plan and today completed the 10th week. Sundays are my long-run days so today I did 15 miler. First time!

It wasn't very difficult and I completed the run on a slower than race pace (10min/mile) just in 2.5 hours feeling like I could run a few other miles. But still, 15 miles is tough when you do it first time.

I have other 7 long runs before the race and the remaining distances are 16, 12, 18, 14, 20, 12, and 8. The 18 and 20 milers are scaring, indeed but I hope I'll prepare myself mentally to these experiences. At the end, if it's not easy to run marathon why should it be so to prepare? Tomorrow is a cross-training day and I'm taking swimming lessons.

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Comments

[Perry]

Roman,

Great job on the marathon training. The 18 and 20 milers aren't nearly as tough as they might seem. Just remember how much training you've done so far and you'll get through them fine.

Remember, you're doing this for yourself. You can do it. And if you ever want to run a marathon while juggling, I have some tips on my site.

Good luck.

Perry, 44

Incidentally, I really enjoy your blog

[Roman Rytov]

Thanks Perry for encouragement!
It's not easy but isn't it why we're doing it?! 18 and 20 are still far from today. This Sunday is 16. The only good thing is I'll be running it on a treadmill watching a play off game:-)

I've just looked at your site. Very impressive and tons of great information.

Thanks for reading:-)