From a Hal Higdon "Tip of the day:
"Building mileage is essential for success as a runner regardless of racing distance. Gradually increasing mileage loads over three or four months seems to work best. But how many miles a week? A high of about 35 seems adequate to finish a marathon, 55 miles to finish well."
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This kind of defines the difference in how I look at my upcoming second marathon, compared to my first. On my first, my focus was on finishing. I finished, and finished respectably, for a first effort. I took quite a few short walk breaks between 20 and 26. For my second, I want to finish well. I'd like to complete the whole distance on the run. I want to finish feeling strong instead of struggling to survive.
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