Nov 5, 1999

(from same runner as 11/2/99 letter). Is it realistic to think I could run another marathon in mid-December or early January? I would like to try and qualify for Boston (ran 4:09 in Chicago and need 3:55), but not at the expense of hurting my running longterm. (name withheld)

REPLY: Sure it's possible, if your recovery progresses normally. Just get in at least one long run (if a mid-December race) or two of them (if early January) between late November and that marathon.

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