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    • CommentAuthorFree Memberdruehler
    • CommentTimeSep 8th 2007
     
    druehler

    Been on marathon training schedule for 13 weeks, and caught HORROBLE COLD after last Sunday's 13 miler (1/2 Marathon race)... simply could not train (or work for much of week).  Still VERY  low on energy and was to do one of my  critical 20 miler long runs tomorrow, no real chance of that due to energy levels.

    Question: What does this mean, for overall training? Do I just scratch this week and continue on with the remainder of my schedule up to the event (10/14)?

    ANY advise is appreciated.

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberp00n3r
    • CommentTimeSep 8th 2007
     
    p00n3r

    I'm laughing because I had a very similar hiccup in my training for the LB Marathon which is also on Oct. 14. Except I suffered my cold in the beginning of August. I had a good base going (between 30-50 miles a week, beginning May 1st), but hadn't run further than 8 miles in one stretch.  I was sidelined for a week, and when I got back into my running schedule, I had a lingering cough and didn't run any further than 6 miles at a time the rest of August. I'm now 5 weeks out from the marathon and I finally ran a ten miler today and felt really good. I plan on doing my regular runs during the week, and for the next five weeks add 2.5 miles to my distance runs on Saturdays, so one week prior to the marathon I'll have at least built up to a 20 miler. I wish I had gotten in more training, but have to make do and soldier on. That's all I can really tell you. Sometimes life steps in and interferes with our plans, and we just have to deal.

    I guess my advice to you is to suck it up and continue with your training; having said that, I would never suggest putting your health at risk. It sounds like your in good shape already if you're planning 20 mile runs this far out from the marathon. If you are capable of finishing 20 miles, I truly believe you are capable of finishing a marathon. Don't push yourself too soon and have a relapse right before the marathon. Listen to your body, take care of yourself, but don't give up! Good luck to you (and to me Cool)! 

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberdruehler
    • CommentTimeSep 10th 2007
     
    druehler

    Thanks p00n3r for the response!!

     I did a bunch of research...couldn't do anything else.  A large factor of the stoping training is directly dependent on how long you've been training prior-- the longer your training history the less effect short breaks in that schedule will make. 

    The suggestions (in general) was to ease back into your training schedule at moderate pace.. ideally at the point you "left off" at. Thus, I did 1/2 marathon last week and was to do a 20 miler this past Sunday... I felt 'OK' enough to run on Sunday, and did 13.2mi at fairly good pace.

    Another key (research stated) was hydration at a higher level than usual due to metobolic losses associated with fighting infections and "illness associated dehydration factors"... I literally drank to the point I was 'peed' on the run (a bit easier for a guy).  But I feel OK today.

    By the way, having completed marathons in the past if your doing 30-50/week you'll likely be fine in the marathon...BUT be careful you're not over training.  Not sure how you can do that many miles/week if you are below and not be over approximately 8-10 on a long run, without taking rest days. 

    BY THE WAY DON"T RUN 20 miles the week prior...repeat DO NOT RUN 20mi the week prior you should taper from your peak 2-3 weeks prior!!

     

    thanks again for the support and input... nice to know I'm not alone and not crazy!

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