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Well done
I was always told you take your Half time double it and add 20mins and that should give you a rough idea of what yo will run for a full Marathon.
So your plan of going sub 4:30 is very realistic.
I managed 1:54:36 last year for my first Half and ran London in 4:26:56
This year so far I have run 1:45:54 and still looking to better that. As a result of that time, I have got a sub 4 in mind for Edinburgh.
So anything is possible with Fourteen weeks left to go.
Again well done....
I'm doing Inverness half this weekend and hoping for a pb, but that is only better than 2.12ish so should be possible!
Good stuff BHA Bob - you must have enjoyed it.
Mandie R - there was a thread on this a while back. The locals advised that we wait until nearer the time to sort it out. They reckon the problem is finding a bar that isn't packed (Edinburgh on a pleasant (!) June Sunday will be a popular place). I think we patiently wait for their verdict! Btw, it's my first marathon as well.
Reality hit this weekend when the Edinburgh marathon magazine appeared through the letterbox.
I'm starting to get scared.....
Katypie - how did you get on at the Balloch-Clydebank half today? Cold start but then warmed up. Although I didnt "do" it, I ran from 7M-12.5M with some of the stragglers as part of my big 24M today. Those 5 miles were really good at a 6.45 pace, but then slowed when I had no company. Ended up home in 2.40.
Well done anybody else who did this race.
I'm prob heading to The Bow Bar on Victoris St for a post race pint or three. Best stand-up drinking boozer in Embra. Mind you, there are loads of good ones!
As ever, I do think it would be good to meet folk from this forum after the run. The Bow Bar, Standing Order, I don't mind.
Candyfloss - as Vevecca says, once your training programme is sorted out it really does get easier.
I did the Stafford 20 yesterday and finished in 2.33.33. I've never run that fast and it felt great! For the very first time I felt that I could have run another 6.2 miles. Just hope I feel the same way in June. But a year or so ago I would never have been able to do that. By slowly building up my training (particularly the last couple of months) I've got to that stage. So although at the start of a training programme, the end looks a long way off, it can work! I know this is obvious to most of you but I'm so chuffed, as well as surprised, by yesterday that I want to babble on about it. Sorry!
I knew there was a problem with the training working! But I'm not sure any of us will be able to gurgle a round at the bar. It might have to be sign language.
I'm following the Runners world schedule for sub 4.30. Just completed week 4 so still early days. I did manage a half marathon in 1 hr 59 last November so I'm confident I can do the marathon. It just seems so daunting at the moment!
Once I'm over 13 miles, on my long run, I think things will become easier.
I did 8.5 miles yesterday and the thought of doing that again twice blew my mind!!!
Still, ploughing on with the training now. Got a few races in the pipeline before the big one, and with some decent long training sessions shpuld be able to beat that elusive 4 hour time (pb is 4:03).
Anyone decided on a venue for the pre/post finish ales?
Also...
Does anyone know what the score is with picking up the race pack? I dont know if I can get there before the day, and i dont fancy queueing up with 5000 other people to get it on race day. Can I get a friend to pick it up for me, or do i need to collect in person?
Candyfloss
I know exactly what you mean. Not that long ago the idea of me running this far was way off the scale. But the further you get along the training schedule, the more you think that you're up for it! For me, it's trying to vary the training (hills, speed, long runs, etc in different locations) and running with a neighbour a couple of times a week. He's far more experienced than me and an AC member and his advice has been brilliant.
After all, it has to be fun doesn't it?
That's where you have it over us veggies (far easier to get something quick) - steak? burger king? The very idea!
Any other ideas?
There was mention of a similar process to London, where by you can get someone else to pick your number up for you with a letter of authorisation with your signature on, but can't find where i saw it.
sorry...
will keep looking
I guess there must be a way for people like you who don't arrive until race day to pick up your pack, but they probably don't advertise the fact so as to stop the lazy ones from waiting until the last minute and causing jams!
Thx Bodge - will take a look myself
I finished in 4:19 at edinburgh last year and 4:03 at kingston in October.
This will be my first Marathon Race, so I'm really looking forward to it.
Going to Edinburgh with a couple of mates and their wives, one of whom is doing this to celebrate his 40th, so will be looking forward to a few drinkies after.
My target time is a sub 4hours, just did the Silverstone half in 01:46:58 so I reckon if I stick to the schedule... I should manage it. Although I'm a little worried about the difference in temp, having done all my training in the cold.
Any recommendations?
TM
It was a killer for me last year. This year I'm taking my camelbak. It holds one and half litres, so with that and the water stops I should be OK.
However, this year, there is no arthurs seat, and apparantly less hills! Doesnt stop that scorching run along the riverfront tho :-o
TM - My half time before l;ast years marathon was 1:41, and I finished 4:19. Dont know if that gives you an idea of how you will do, but I will say this: a marathon is much, much harder than a half.
Still, with better preparation, this year I hope wont be as hard
You all sound so fast!
I managed 10.5 miles yesterday and still felt pretty good afterwards. Will I make it to 26 in time for 12th June, I wonder....