l seem to die around 14-15 miles and have to start walking the rest of the distance for my long runs. Should l change my running routine at all? (Long runs Monday, Easy runs Wed., Speed work/Tempo Fri.---30 miles a week)
Maybe l should run more miles a week? Cross train or something?
Im guessing most people would say ''keep at it and while l do what changes if any should l make to my running routine, since technically im not running my full long distances (even though l walk the rest)
this is my training im using for a marathon

http://runnersworld.com/cda/smtcresults/0,7144,s6-238-277-278-0-0-0-0-0,00.html?hour=0&mins=34&secs=0&rlen=fivk&rdst=mara&mpwe=16&startf=123xyz&diff=hard&lrdy=1&slen=16&trainstart=ds1225169315723&metr=miles


p.s. thanks for the chuckle fat tay
on the training program l made it to 16 miles ok, but couldnt do the 18 or 20. My bones seem to start hurting around that distance.lol
i dont know if l can do your training because l think your thinking of 10K workouts. l need more mealage, and according to alot of sources long runs are crucial for marathon training. (You probably already know this, im just saying it to say it)
i was thinking of running the cleveland marathon in may but l dunno.

A very popular rule of thumb is to have ur long run be about 25 to 30 percent of ur miles per week total. Thus, at 30 mpw, ur long run should be 9 miles maximum. This may be why u r bonking.

Are u training for a particular race distance? With that distance & mpw, maybe a 10k?

You do not give the mileage breakdowns, but maybe u might want to add another day while reducing the number of miles per day. Something like:

Mon: Long (9)
Tues: Rest
Wed: Speed (7)
Thurs: Rest
Fri: Tempo (7)
Sat: Easy (7)
Sun: Rest

You also do not give ur pacing, but perhaps u r pushing yourself to fast?

Lastly, walking is not necessarily a bad thing. Taking minute-long walk breaks in the periodically during ur long run can be a good way to avoid injury. Whether u count ur walking distance is up to you, but l would count it & not think twice. You might want to look into Gallowalking, a run/walk program championed by Jeff Galloway.

Yes, rent a pair of cajones and tough it out. Under no circumstances should you be walking before completing 12 miles at 75% of your sprint pace. You should complete the 12 miles in well under 90 minutes. If you don't, run an extra five. Even if you repeatedly vomit down the front of your shirt, a real man does not quit.

Sisteen miles of running is enough! l draw the line at 15! Anything more, l would be cycling it.

l do not think ur training is that great for running a great marathon time & to get ur in shape. l think it is really for people who have little time for training & just enough to get by for ur first marathon. l would concentrate more on double workouts - for instance count it as ur long run & run 8 miles in the morning & 8 miles in the afternoon. Your probably running too fast for ur long run! If ur sore make sure ur next workout is easy - for instance running in the pool or using the ellipitcal.

Really l think u should have a good running base of consistently running 6 miles a day or about 40 miles per week before starting a marathon training program & building it up to close to 60 to 70 miles & then tapering for ur race. Remember running a marathon is suppose to be an aerobic event or about 65% effort - u should be able to talk with a friend the whole way. Also do not be afraid to take periodic breaks - for instance every 3 miles. For breaks stretch or do some relaxing breathing exercises. More training will help - marathons r harder to train for - u should really plan 6 months ahead putting in a base, peak & taper program.

Run a half marathon or ten mile race to see how well ur training is going. Run 3 mile intervals X 3 or 6 miles X 2. Be aware of ur breathing & muscles. Loosen ur muscles & learn to run relaxed.

Happy New Year & good luck with ur training!

15 miles is one of the threshold distances (your next one will be around 18-20 probably). Most runners seem to have the same points at which they have trouble - 12 mi., 15 mi, 18-20 mi. You might want to try going out a little slower in the first 5 miles, or back off ur pace a little bit from miles 12-15. Also, r u eating during these longer workouts? Try taking a packet of powergel with u & eating it around mile 12, as well as making sure u take in some water on long runs.

You r actually doing the perfect routine for a recreational marathoner. What distance do u run on ur wednesday workouts? 30 miles a week is fine for right now, if u really wanted to up that u could add a 4th day perhaps every other week & run 5 miles at a relatively easy pace. l do not really think this is necessary though, how long before u plan to run a marathon? If you've completed a 16 mile run, & you've still got a lot of time, just give it more time & keep trying to build up to the longer runs.

Longer runs r crucial to marathon training, u have to get ur body accustomed to running for that amount of time. Your easy run on wednesday is also very important though, since it will be shorter u can run it a little faster & really enjoy it.

l have been an avid distance runner for a long time, & am planning on running my first marathon this spring (Athens, Ohio). What marathon r u looking at?