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16 Miles: The Run That Changed My Plan | Week 8

Week 8 of my Sugarloaf Marathon training brought a 16‑mile long run — 14 easy, 2 at marathon pace… or at least that was the plan. I woke up with a headache and congestion, so I told myself I’d reassess around mile 10 and see how my heart rate looked. The hills were big, and my HR climbed higher than it should have — 155 by mile 6 and 158 even after the descents. When my watch buzzed at mile 14, I made the call to skip marathon pace. It was the right decision, and I’m still really happy with this run. This episode includes: 16‑mile long run in Maine winter Hills and Heart rate spikes and smart decision‑making Fueling with Carbs gels Why I changed the plan mid‑run On to Week 9! Training smart is still training hard — and sometimes the best progress comes from adjusting the plan, not forcing it. Week 8, 49.3 Miles total Monday - Rest Tuesday - Rest (Travel) Wednesday - 8 Miles w/3x8 min intervals at T pace Thursday - 12 miles General Aerobic Friday - 6 miles Recovery Saturday - 7 miles General Aerobic Sunday - 16 Miles ABOUT ME RRCA Certified Run Coach NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach 48-year-old mid-pack runner chasing a sub-4:00 marathon PR (Sugarloaf 2026!) Follow along: 🌐 Website: designedfordistance.com 📧 Newsletter: designedfordistance.beehiiv.com