Advice needed
Need some advice as a total novice at marathon distance.
I’ve been training for the London marathon (my first time running that distance)
Started training early October with a solid base block & have been pretty good at sticking to my runna plan other than a week of illness & a few spot runs missed. Overall I’ve been averaging 3-4 runs a week (one long, one tempo, one easy, one intervals work)
Runna has had my target marathon pace at 08:05/mi. I find this challenging but doable when I’m fully locked in.
Two weeks ago I ran a 22 mile run with two blocks at marathon pace (miles 5-9 & 14-20 in the screenshots)
I was supposed to run a 20 miler with 11 miles at marathon pace last week, but pulled out at 13 miles due to tightness in my calf (has fully recovered in 2-3 days)
Marathon is in 18 days, should I:
re-try for 20 miles tonight as a final long run
stick to taper and try to hit 08:05 on the day
pull back slightly and reduce risk of bonking
Any advice appreciated!!!