In three weeks I will attempt my first "Double-Marathon," running a marathon in Hartford, CT on Saturday and Newport, RI on Sunday.
In order to train for the rigors of two marathons on consecutive days, I have been doing two long runs on the weekends. In keeping with my reverse taper philosophy, the week after the Tupelo Marathon I ran 8 miles Saturday and 8 miles Sunday. Last weekend I ran 12 and 12. This weekend my training for the Double peaked. I ran 20 miles Saturday and 20 miles Sunday. Ouch!
I carbo loaded the night before each run, and made sure to eat good recovery food right away after each run. I ate whole grain cereal, greek yogurt, and bananas. I've previously posted on the benefits of wearing compression socks during and after long runs. I did both. My legs felt a little fresher during and after the runs, so I think it helped. I took full doses of Tylenol and Ibuprofen after each run to minimize the soreness and inflammation I felt.
After doing my double 20 this weekend, I feel very good about the prospects for the New England Double in 3 weeks.
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