Marathon post IM

trisumai

I know this is generally not a good idea but with my newfound speed, I am finding myself in a realm of speed that I never knew I could attain.   So far I am doing well with my IMLP training such that the running paces are putting me in a position for a possible BQ.  I know 5k does not predict marathon but my current 5k vDot would have me finishing 10-12 minutes faster than BQ.  I figure the fudge factor of using a 5k is within this margin of error (I will be doing a 1/2 mary in 4 weeks so I will know better).  Now would it be unreasonable to train for a late mary such as Toronto which is 3 months after Lake Placid or will I be too mentally/physically drained to try this.   

cgres123

Go for it. Who knows mentally/physically what you can handle but I'm liking that time line real nice

Steve West

Kar-Ming I did that in 2011 following IMLP with the MDI marathon in October. Not a PR but close (less than 4 minutes back).

10/16/2011 MDI Marathon - 3:34:30 Boston Qualifier (3rd)
7/24/2011 IMLP - 12:40:04 First IM

The big thing will be how you feel and how running feels several weeks out from LP after a solid R&R break. If you're still feeling flat, I wouldn't push it.

Jonathan Brown

Kar-Ming... Um, i am doing Marine Corp and NYC after IMLP. i am doing them as fun runs and not races.

Swanie

12 weeks is certainly enough time to recover from the IM. You may not be in peak condition AFTER the marathon, but you should do pretty well during the marathon.

trisumai

Thanks for the replies. I am going to go for it!! Figure even if I am not in peak, I have a 20-30 sec/mile cushion.

Robert Sabo

make sure you are really recovered after IMLP before starting to train for your Marathon. You will feel good before you're ready to start run training so be careful but 3 months is a good amount of time. Good Luck.