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I considered an actual running forum but they all seem, just not for me.
slow and further seems to be the key. The last marathon I ran I actually ate two mars bars as the month before i ran a half with gels and it did not go well so I am actually all aboard the "real" food boat already. Going to jot together a rough plan to up the miles and go for it.
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Did this switch about a year and a half ago and came in here for advice too! Just basically took things way slower, sometimes walking breaks, eating real food and carrying water topping up when needed. I was surprised how possible it was to take the fitness from marathon into running twice as far (plus). Done just by slowing the pace to a steadier jog, varying the terrain so I didn't get bored and steadily extending my weekend long runs to around 30 milers (4 to 5 hours time on feet). I'm back to marathon currently.