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Marathon Training Q+A: Paul Evans
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Hi Andreia - I would suggest two runs of 20 mile if that is possible, make sure you do the last of these at least 4 week out from Marathon day, if you can only manage one then so be it !
Good Luck
Candy - He's a lot richer than me !
Percieved effort - between 1 to 10. 10 being total max effort
MP run this week felt like a 7/8. Is that normal due to tired legs ?
nor mine
kk - was this not an answer to your question:
Oh yeah......Hows the injury anyway?
Thanks for joining us and answering so many questions Paul (TM and kk, I've asked if he can tie-up your questions shortly).
Don't forget to check in again at the beginning of April - Nick Morgan (Lead Sport Scientist at Lucozade Sport) will be joining us once again to answer any last-minute nutrition or hydration questions you might have before the big day.
Good luck with your training,
CatherineHi KK- Sorry I missed your question, so you get craps in marathons and not in ultra's, thats strange, do you wair lighter shoes for the marathon?
Sorry not much help on this one
Tricky - sorry for the delay, thanks for clearing that up for me,its been a long day, that sound about right 7/8 like you said its all done on tried legs, on the day you are going to be well rested, and your MP will feel 6/7 on effort, My tip is to write your 5 k splits on your arms, 10k being Cutty Sark, half way, just after Tower bridge, be carful mile 2 & 3 slightly down hill, if you hit the Cutty sark on time, jobs a good un !
Good Luck
Sorry for the delay
Guys do not BLOW IT NOW you are nearly there, listen to you body, train smart, the best coach you will ever have is yourself, undercook the last week leading up to the marathon, and undercook the first half of the marathon, its great to be passing all those guys who have overcooked it, RW says its 85% be one of the 15%
Good Luck !
Brilliant - thanks Paul. Just had a much better MP run this evening....
Appreciate the advice !
2 questions for Paul.
Should my long run stop at 3hrs/20 miles?
Are jelly babies good for carbs on the run?
Hi Paul
I'm worried. I am training for the Brighton Marathon but my LR's are not going well. I have done 1x18, a 16, a 15,14 and 2xHM's but the last two weeks i have only managed 14 and 15 miles as my legs just seem very fatigued, so fatigued that i cannot carry on (knee is hurting also!). I am running 35 miles per week with 2 very good interval and tempo runs on tues and thurs.
Should i rest more in the week so i can get at least 1 or 2 good 20 milers in before the race?
Julian
Hi paul
how many miles should i be doing to get sub 3hr london
Hi Paul,
I find I never do as well on the day as I do in training. I know I can do it physically (London will be my 5th marathon) but, I always start to struggle with negative thoughts. Any tips? I would love to blast a PB and get the time I really deserve
Cheers
Hi Paul
I wonder if you can help me...
Last week I signed up to do the Leeds 1/2 marathon on 9 May (in 6 weeks!!!) for the Candlelghters Childrens cancer charity. So, I did my first run for a loong time on Sunday and realise I have some work to do (I asked my wife to drop me 3.4 miles away and regretted it after 200 yards - but kept going by splitting between running, pauses /stretches and some sporadic walks (between two lamposts) and finished in about 45 mins - v.slow but picked up & felt better toward the end, when the lactic-acid-feeling subsided...)
I used to run lost when younger (am now mid-30's) and, based on this 1st run have a guage of the level of training I need to do... but hoped you could give me some guidance... I have lookedat the smartCoach and the beginners index and not sure if either are right for me - could you advise on a schedule to help me through the 12+ mile, I would love to do a reasonable time but, in this instance just want to enjoy the run.
Thanks in advance,