Do you get nervous before your 18 or 20 milers?

Got my first of 2 20 milers tomorrow. Feeling a bit edgy.

 You know the rule of thumb about marathons - that if you can do 18 or 20 in training then you can do the 26.2.

Well I'm thinking - what if it all goes Pete Tong tomorrow morning?

It didn't last year but then my longest was 18.

Looking for a bit of reassurance that pre long run nerves are normal.

The very first time I did 18m+, I only planned to do about 15m, I felt that good I just carried on. It's the same now. I set off for a long run, and never have a definite number, just an idea. That's how I work. No pressure.

What's interesting is, I tend to add miles to my runs at least twice as often as I drop them.

For me it's about being in control, and not a slave to a 'perfect' schedule.

I get more than nervous - I get quite anxious.

But once the first couple of miles are out of the way you generally know if you're going to have a good day or not.

There was a time when I would get nervous before a long run, but just like anything else in life the moer often you do something the easier it gets, I actually look forward to long runs now, its a chance to have a chat with my mates.

However just like Arclight above I get very nervous about interval sessions and will I be able to maintain the required pace through all the reps etc, its horses for courses!

Same as Dave and Arklight, no nerves for a long run but yes for faster sessions, though it's not so much nerves as anticipation of pain/breathlessness.

On a twenty mile lsr you just get tired and bored.

OK 20 miler done and dusted!

Radio 4 to listen to made it bearable and not dull at all.

 I don't do intervals. I did try joining a running club but late nights at school made it tricky to get there on time.

Did a marathon last Jan - doing Goofy this year. Chose a slightly more advanced schedule (last year's LRs were 18) to help with the back to back.

Was feeling edgy as I feel I am slightly heavier this year and wondered what impact that might have. Judging by today - doesn't matter at all.

 Good times!

Thanks for the input folks. Just gotta do it all again in a fortnight.