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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why don't you run the half on August 23rd and then tack on additional 9 miles so you get your long run in as planned? Are you planning on really racing the half (i.e trying for a PR)? If not, here is what I would do:

2 mile warmup
13.1 race (with 8-10 miles at marathon goal pace)
7 mile run after the race

I actually think that this is a really good way to get a long run in! It will make it fly by and you'll have aid stations. Just dont don't stop for more than a few minutes at the end of the half.[/quote]

Hmm that's a good idea.   I had thought of doing the additional 9 miles post race, and thought that would be too much (too long after the race, I'd want to make sure to leave enough time to go back to the hotel room and shower!)   but didn't even think about doing 2 miles prior, and then just 7 post race!   I think i will explore that possibility (check out the local area on mapquest to see the best place to run those last 7 miles.)  I'm not usually one to hang out for the beer tents or anything thing anyway.  I'll just need to figure out a place to stash my medal :)

Thanks![/quote]

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