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I ran 3:01 off the 18week 55-70 in October last year and will follow the same plan this year with a little modification:

For the first six weeks (mesocycle 1, endurance) I'll make the Long Runs 20miles, but still with the Marathon Pace elements, where stipulated in the plan.

Looking to go Sub-3 for the first time on the Jersey Marathon 6th October.

Thanks for the suggestions.

I think I'll do 20s for the first 6 weeks (the endurance mesocycle) as the long runs there are proceeded by an easy 5 and followed by a rest day. After that I'll stick to the plan.

I've done just over 1,000 miles this year. Currently 64 miles over an 8 day rotation with two 8 or 9mile speedwork sessions, a medium long 12 and long 20, sandwiched between easy 5s and a rest day. (Works out 56 miles a week long term)

I'm due to start a P&D 55-70 in June for an October marathon. I've been running a 20miler every 8 days for the last few weeks, so was thinking of swapping the P&D's scheduled long run for a 20 each week.

Is that sensible, or should I stick to their plan?

If it's ITB syndrome (outside of knee and outside of thigh) it can be beaten. I had it so bad that I could barely walk.

Overcame it and moved on to a multitude of different injuries!

Track session today on the way home from work. 6 x mile @ 6:04 with 94second recoveries. Was quite tough, but my pace is getting quicker.