Feeling a little cocky. Feb 25 Marathon???

[scoolover]

I want to run the Hyannis, MA marathon at the end of this month. The medal is 2.25" as opposed to the half medal which is 1.75". The 1/2 inch bigger medal is drawing me in.

Here is my question. My long run since Disney is 12 miles. Since I have not done a gradual build up for this one, am I risking injury by throwing in a 20 mile run next weekend or is my body still in marathon mode. Thanks for the input.
Scott

 

[Kristi1357]

Scott,

I have no advice for you!

I just wanted to say that my Mom was trying to talk me into doing that race. But Hyannis in February? Definately NOT for me!

 

[gatorphipps]

Remind me...you did the WDW marathon?
I think you will be fine. You have run 12 miles once? Yeah, go for it if you want. You can always walk if you need to.

Good luck!

 

[miranda1979]

Just work out a little before the marathon....GOOD LUCK I am doing my first one in 2008 and training now.

 

[angietuck2]

I think you will be fine. We are doing the Gasparilla 1/2 in Tampa, FL in 2 weeks -- after doing the Disney 1/2. We have kept up our long runs, but do to my heavy class load at the school the other runs throughout the week have majorly slacked. My point is I am amazed at how much stamina we have maintained.

GO FOR IT !! AND GOOD LUCK

 

[scuba diver]

Throw in your 20 miler and you should be fine.

I ran at Disney. On Sunday I just did a 20 miler and I'm getting ready for Gasprilla on 2/17.

You are right in line with my training schedule. No a lot of build up because it has just been to wet and cold (for florida).

 

[scoolover]

Remind me...you did the WDW marathon?
I think you will be fine. You have run 12 miles once? Yeah, go for it if you want. You can always walk if you need to.

Good luck!

Yeah, I did the full and I am used to walking! Too much walking...
Thanks
Scott

 

[scoolover]

Thanks everyone. A lot of what I wanted to hear and I agree. Thanks again
Scott

 

[miranda1979]

hey scott please let us know how you do if you decide to do your marathon. good luck!

 

[scoolover]

hey scott please let us know how you do if you decide to do your marathon. good luck!

Thanks. I signed up for it today with reservations. New England winter, wind etc. I hope it is a nice day.
Scott