Running 40 on my 40th!
So, I’ve been running for close to 2 years now and have run 8 half marathons (PB of 1:47) over the last year or so. I’m planning to run a full marathon later this year, and since I’m turning 40 this month, I’ve been thinking about doing a 40km run.
The farthest I’ve run in one stretch is 25km, which I did last month as part of a trail run in the city. While I do realize 40km is a significant jump in distance, I’m not aiming for any time goal — I just want to keep it super easy. Completing 40km is the only goal. Does it sound manageable?
Another thing I need advice on: I’ve been gifted the ASICS Superblast 3, and they arrived just in time. I know people usually advise against using new gear for such long runs, but I feel like they might actually be the right shoes for this kind of distance, especially since my ASICS Novablast 4 are nearing the end of their life cycle.
The choice between the Novablast and the Superblast is still negotiable, but I do think I can pull off the 40km.