I've only done one mara and while 'just get round' really isn't me, I found that while I was reasonably happy with my time (3.14) there's a lot I would do differently if I did another one and I'd be confident that I could take chunks off my time. Having said that, I don't think I'll do another. I didn't really train for a…
Some interesting responses. Thanks. My instinct is to do 2 x 20 milers in 2:15-2:20 and a 23 miler in 2:45. As well as this there are 12,14,16 and 18 miles to come at 6:15 pace (marathon goal pace). This should be enought shouldn't it? Oh - also a 10 miler, 10k, 5k and 2x 3.71 mile races. Shades - do you mean that your…
Thanks guys! I completed 10k in 64 minutes, I am 23 and am primarily a weight trainer so quite heavy. I am 5ft7 and weigh just under 15 stone. I have always enjoyed running and have my first HM in September. I dont have much but I will reduce my fat percentage to help make lighter and keep working on increasing my speed.…
Drew, I'll be really disappointed not to meet you - but obviously not good idea to race if you're not 100% Get well soon regardless. Overtraining...glad it's not just me sometimes. Had an enlightening read of my training log the other day, to remind myself what I did before the GNR, in hindsight can see the effects of…
Minks.. well done on the 20 miler, a very decent confidence boost. If it is any guidance for you, Debbie from my club improved from 3:42 to 3:23 in consecutive marathons. She was running 1:38 for a half-m and 73 mins for 10 miles in the build up. Good run in the 10 miler Wabo, great stuff. Virgil.. the xc sounded tough but…
Thanks Minks, Jane & Hyperlite. To be honest I'd have rather been running than standing around yesterday, which is why I did the honourable thing and gave my wife and daughter a kiss as I ran past them! Obviously all the winter running on Southsea seafront served me well yesterday. Worked out as exactly the same pace as i…
I ran the Potteries Marathon about 14 years ago off about 80 miles training in the whole preceeding 12 weeks. 23 of those were only 4 days before when I "suddenly realised" I had not actually run over 15 miles before. The day was one of the hottest in the year. Amazingly I finished in 4:02, though I have to say the…
TR - ref your comment last night on belief v miles for the marathon. Believe me you need more than belief to run a marathon. I've run 13 marathons and gone with the same belief in mysefl for each one and I can assure you that when you're not feeling good a t 23 miles belief can't make those miles feel any easier. However,…
Evening all. Well done Sven, a national team medal is not something to be disappointed at, no matter what the colour. Seems like you're getting your act together at Tipton again after a few lean years. I saw you finishing, thanks to Bud picking you out on the commentry, and you seemed to be moving well. Any news on Phil?…
Afternoon all, SGQ: Can't you re-assure the Mrs if you've done one before and survived it without a heart attack Enjoy the training. Mava: Have a great holiday! Thanks to TT/Wardi/TMR for the advice. I've decided I'll tweak the P&D schedule; I need a qualifying time next year, so I don't want to risk venturing into the…