I was worried on Tuesday. I was discouraged after a poor performance on my LSD. And after looking at my training schedule I realized that even at a good pace, my longest pre-marathon run would at most be 22 miles. Which had me worrying about my ability to make the 26.2, I mean how was I supposed to make that distance in a race if I never ran it?
My solution to those doubts?
To the Internet!
Where I read a couple of different articles and discovered that this is actually a pretty standard program for first timers. That the only programs that will involve running the full distance would be ones set up for pro's who have run multiple marathons and are seeking to really improve their times.
It also encouraged me to think about the training program as a whole, not just the long runs. That the long runs are just part of the overall program, and that it is the entire program that is getting me ready.
As a result of this research I am feeling much better. Trust the program!
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