) should predict your marathon capability, though a race closer to April will give you a more accurate picture than one in January.Bud Baldaro, coach and RW contributing editor
, but at a pace faster than you do for your longer runs. Follow that up on Sunday with a long, relaxed run eventually running at least half-marathon distance, and if possible a couple of miles more. Id plan your training schedule at the start of each week
Q In the last 18 months, Ive run three marathons. As a result, though, my times have gone backwards for 10K and half-marathon. I thought that all the training Ive been doing would make me faster what am I doing wrong?A Firstly, you need to ask
. Some coaches prefer to keep track of the long run by time rather than distance, which is the approach we generally recommend for the slower groups in our marathon schedules.Your time goal for your longest run should approximate the total length of time
