2 weeks out from a half, after a race

[RA.]

So I raced 17k last weekend. Next weekend, I'm thinking of doing a 5k race, and the following weekend (2 weeks from now) thinking I'll race a half.

Should I attempt to do a long run this weekend - i.e. 18ish km? Or, will another long run not make a huge difference for the half? I guess it couldn't hurt to run 20k, except that I haven't run at all since my race.

[jamix]

If you feel good then go for it. If not, maybe go shorter or include walking breaks throughout the 20km.

[QuickChick]

If you haven't run at all since your race, I'd do 15 or so tomorrow and see how you feel. Why not run 5 today, as well.
And run this week missy!

[RA.]

If you haven't run at all since your race, I'd do 15 or so tomorrow and see how you feel. Why not run 5 today, as well.
And run this week missy!

Probably not going to run today, though I could head out right now.... Maybe I will... And I will most definitely run this week. I really enjoyed the week off, though, I must say!

[babysteps]

Johnny Miles?

[RA.]

Yep. I'd like to do Cross Border, but I think getting a ride to Johnny Miles is easier.

[Jwolf]

I would try to get in at least one 16K-ish run this weekend or in the middle of next week.

[RA.]

If I don't get the long run in, I may just do the 10k instead. I'm actually now considering not doing the 5k race. $20 for a 5k, and $50 for the 10k or half.... That's a lot for racing, and the 5k route has a big hill. If I have to pick one race, I'd rather pick the 2nd weekend.

My run today proved that the cold is definitely still in my lungs, so a mid-week 16k may be a better decision.