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FLM 2006: closer to 4:00 than 4:30
Anyone aiming for 4:15 or thereabouts for FLM 2006?
(Jumping to conclusions that I'm actually 'in' of course, but my cheque has been cashed and I didn't bequeath).
I've just done 4:24 in Budapest with a stinking cold and having only had about 3 hours sleep in the previous 48 hours due to coughing and feeling rough.
So - the plan is to get a bit closer to 4 hours this time, whilst not expecting to duck under.
Anyone fancy joining me?
(Jumping to conclusions that I'm actually 'in' of course, but my cheque has been cashed and I didn't bequeath).
I've just done 4:24 in Budapest with a stinking cold and having only had about 3 hours sleep in the previous 48 hours due to coughing and feeling rough.
So - the plan is to get a bit closer to 4 hours this time, whilst not expecting to duck under.
Anyone fancy joining me?
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ran 4 and half hours in 2003
so hopefully beat that
did you follow a programme in 2003? i tried to do the RW sub 4 plan (thinking originally i would manage sub 4), but the long runs on a sunday wiped me out for the first half of the week, so i just got slower and slower as i couldn't keep up the 'speed' sessions.
this time i'm trying to keep the long-ish sunday runs going in the hope that my body won't object so much to the slight increase in the new year.
shank - are you following the RW sub 4:30 plan?
it's a good idea to get your legs used to long runs gradually - building up each weekend by a mile or so. that was the killer for me. i'd done a few half marathons before i started my marathon training but they always left me sore for a few days afterwards. you need to get to the stage where you can run for 2+ hours and then not hurt the next day! i've gradually learnt to be able to do that but it's taken AGES, and it's not something i managed during my marathon training!
6 miles in 52.31 which gives an estimated time of 4hrs 10mins
hopefully will get there with more training
Pete
Only 1 problem, i am recovering from a brain haemorrhage i had a month ago, so at the moment zero training but things can only get better from here on. Hopefully start training in January. Will keep you posted.
Hope this is the right place for me.... I've just had my entry confirmed. Running for Diabetes UK. It will be my first marathon, but completed a half in October in 2.15 in the wake of flu. Hoping for 4.30 but always want to aim higher!
Danno - hope you are getting better quickly. Doesn't sound ideal for running...
Shank - what's the longest run you are doing now?
Peter S - that's fair zippy. You should have no problems by next April!
Yellowdog - I think you might be in the wrong group!! ;-)
Rainbow Brite - I ran the Budapest mara with a horrible cold and it certainly doesn't give you a true indication of your potential (that's my excuse anyway!)
hmm, running with a cold must have held me back by 15 mins or so...
It was my first so was really sure what to expect of myself!
I'm training at the moment for a 10k on boxing day - trying to get my speed up a bit before concentrating on increasing distance in the New Year.
With the exception of Danno, who I hope is recovering well?,what is everyone else doing at the moment? Will you be following the RW 4.30 schedule?
CM - The longest run I'm doing around now is 9 miles. I just want to tick over til January.
i'm just plodding lots of slow miles at the moment, trying to keep it ticking over until the new year...
6 miles in 51-43 and it was cold and frosty
slowly getting there
from tomorrow training 4 times a week, more speedwork, and longer runs needed
Pete
This will be my first marathon, very excited!
ran 4 hr 25 in 2004 in my one and only marathon and hope to be nearer the 4 hr mark this time
training at the moment consists of 2-3 runs a week each of around an hour so between 7 and 8 miles given my half marathon times
the plan is to begin to increase the sunday run by around a mile a week up to about 13-14 miles and then keep the hour runs with that - then around late jan/early feb go to 4-5 runs a week
begin to push the sunday run to 15 miles + before doing two 20 mile runs in march
Had my entry confirmed this morning as well.
Number 7752
I've had some nasty shin splints over the last week, so had a few days off, bought a new pair of trainers and excessive icing & calf massages.
6 miles today, things are looking a bit better....
Now is a very good time to take it easy before the serious training begins. Lots of R.I.C.E.
was beginning to wonder whether i'd dreamt it all.
unfortunately running not going very well due to dodgy knee, which was coming on after about 7 miles but is now coming on after abouT 4-5. it's really odd. it's fine while i'm running, but as soon as i stop, it's agony, and then i can't bend my knee at all. a day or so later, and it's fine again.
spoke to physio and she was at a loss as to what it could be. doing a bit of resting for a while because it's fine then. if i go to see her now, chances are she won't find anything wrong...
but i need to sort it out before xmas or i will be in dire straights for the new year's training!