ADVICE PLEASE......

Fast Splits

I'm in again this year after a few years off marathons-  Just running 5 milers at 9 minute mile pace at the moment. up to 30 miles a week 

I ran 3:31:30 in 2012 what do you think a realistic goal is for next year going to follow P&D training again ???

cougie

How long is a piece of string ?



Very roughly - I'd assume a similar time unless there are mitigating factors ?



Race a half and base your Mara time on that when you have done some training.

Fast Splits

TRUE.

 

but wondered if any one had been in a simlar boat??

VDOT52

Somewhere between 2:04:00 and 6:30:00 is my best guess.

Dave The Iron Ex- Spartan

I don't think you are allowed to use a boat, you have to use your feet 

Millsy

What are you in again?

cougie

The thing is - how do we know if your 5 miles at 9 mins is you being flat out, or taking it easy.



We don't know if you've blobbed up since 2012.



We don't know if you're prepared to double your miles compared to 2012.



IF you do about the same training - then you'll get roughly similar results - all other things being equal.



If you're running 6 x 5 miles a week I think you need to vary your workouts and read up on training for your marathon. Good luck with it.