Run a 20-mile long training run

The 20-mile training run is often the longest run of a marathon runner's training schedule. Completion of it is a good sign that the marathon runner is ready to do the marathon!

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“Was meant to do this yesterday, but what a day to complete this challenge. Beautiful weather, nice scenery. 23 miles. Today Peter is a happy boy :) http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/PeterHenley”

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Vaunette C logged 34.16 km of Running in 3:12:01 on 18 Apr
Ran 21.23 miles this morning...furthest distance ever!!

Las Vegas, US • 12:43 GMT, 19 Apr 2013 • In the Run a 20-mile long training run Challenge

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Nadine B, Mark C and 1 otherNadine B, Mark C and Barry Y encouraged this.

Wow! ...Sis! that is awesome!!!

Barry Y • 2:23 GMT, 19 Apr 2013 • Encourage

Why thank you Bro!

Vaunette C • 5:58 GMT, 19 Apr 2013 • Encourage

Amy I Ran 20.03 miles today in 3:18:54.

Montesano, US • 9:14 GMT, 3 Mar 2013 • In the Run a 20-mile long training run Challenge

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Malachy K, Gemma A and 1 otherMalachy K, Gemma A and John G encouraged this.

William B 22 done this morning

Armadale, GB • 5:06 GMT, 7 Feb 2013 • In the Run a 20-mile long training run Challenge

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Tim M logged 42.16 km of Running in 3:30:00 on 3 Nov 2012
Well ... that was a long run. My legs began seizing the last 3 miles, and I was moving as slow as a turtle!

Victoria, CA • 10:39 GMT, 3 Nov 2012 • In the Run a 20-mile long training run Challenge

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Maria G, Cerise M and 1 otherMaria G, Cerise M and Hamid A encouraged this.

Adeline M Gearing up for my 20-mile run this Saturday! I'm excited but a bit nervous to do it all by myself!

NY, US • 2:21 GMT, 4 Oct 2012 • In the Run a 20-mile long training run Challenge

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Baldy John - encouraged this.

I know exactly what you mean. I didn't do a 20 mile race but I did just do the Civilian Military Combine Race by myself. It was the hardest race I have ever done. You'll feel amazing when you cross that finish line knowing that you did it by yourself.

Andrew E • 2:29 GMT, 4 Oct 2012 • Encourage

Adeline M encouraged this.

Congrats! I'm looking forward to it....It's my last super long training run before the marathon. Ready for tapering! :)

Adeline M • 2:29 GMT, 4 Oct 2012 • Encourage

That must be a nice feeling. What got you into running? Especially long distances.

Andrew E • 2:31 GMT, 4 Oct 2012 • Encourage

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Todd C logged 32.35 km of Running in 3:11:22 on 30 Sep 2012

Alexander, US • 2:34 GMT, 1 Oct 2012 • In the Run a 20-mile long training run Challenge

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Irfan Q I'm scheduled to run my 20 miles plus in 2 weeks time.....

Dublin, IE • 10:51 GMT, 2 Jul 2012 • In the Run a 20-mile long training run Challenge

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Troy A created the Run a 20-mile long training run Challenge

The 20-mile training run is often the longest run of a marathon runner's training schedule. Completion of it is a good sign that the marathon runner is ready to do the marathon!

Santa Rosa, US • 9:59 GMT, 23 Jun 2012

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