i`ve been running for 3 years now. for the first 2years i just ran for pleasure and off 20-30 mile/weeks with that i done a 3hr35min marathon an 87 min half mara. problem is on new years day i stepped it up to 50 miles/week an in january after 2 1/2 weeks of this an an easy week i turned up at a half expecting 90mins but got 84 mins but on april 10th i`m doing the Llanneli marathon but dont have a clue what to go for. PLEASE CAN SOME/ANYONE HELP ME OUT HERE. suggestions massively appreciated.thanks in advance.
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http://www.runningforfitness.org/calc/racepaces/rp?metres=10000&hr=0&min=40&sec=09&age=42&gender=M&Submit=Calculate gives 2hrs 55
Or just double your half time and add 20 mins. Gives a 3hrs 08 estimate
Do you think the half was measured correctly - 6 mins is a big difference in your times ?
when did you do the 3.35hr marathon?
id be tempted to go through half way at 90mins and then decide whether to ease up or gamble
Can't help thinking people are looking for miracles here.
If you managed to convert an 87 min half to a 3:35 marathon (and assuming you didn't go off ridiculously fast) previously then you're likely to be in the range of 3:20+ off an 84 minute half unless your training has been significantly higher which it hasn't.
1) the half (Helsby 2011) was correct distance.
2) the 3.35 marathon was 31/05/2010 off about 20-30mile weeks average about 7.30pace.
during this run i did 7.10 pace every mile up to 24 but faded badly in last two miles.
3) (for a perspective on fitness) today in trainning after 40miles in the previous 4 days i did a 21.06mile time trial at about 7/10 effort in 2hrs 33mins still felt relatively okay on finishing.
ADVICE/HELP/TIPS greatly appreciated THANKYOU.
PS has anyone used a pace band before.
it took you 40mins to cover the last 2miles?
i never actually come to a complete HALT but it was was ridiculously slow i know that much lol. the Llaneli marathon is on 10th April i`m 20 on 17th April. running for 3 years on17/04/11, seriously considering wearing a pace band for 3hours an staying as close to that as poss. Thanks for the feedback its all very much apprieciated.
i always do 2 half maras in the spring and the second is always a bit faster. confidence form the first, better build up etc. not to mention village bakery wrexham is a really fast course
unless you've been focusing far to much on speed you shouldnt have any problems going sub3