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Sub 3Hr Marathon

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MattTheRat Oct 2008 8:11pm, 9 Oct 2008 179 posts	Quote Pin MattTheRat TFC: I'm also aiming for sub-3 at Abingdon. Looks like you've put in the miles over the last few months. Just remember that the training you do now is just to keep you loose and moving and for the psychological benefit. There's little training effect you can gain. I'll be running 12 miles on Sunday, with a few (2-3) miles at around MP, but averaging about 7:30 pace. So 1:40 would be fine for your half-marathon, just don't get caught up in the race, you don't want any fatigue or muscle damage so close to the marathon. Good luck!
MattTheRat Oct 2008 8:13pm, 9 Oct 2008 180 posts	Quote Pin MattTheRat Looking at your PBs, I'd say you're right on the cusp for sub-3. Hopefully the big mileage you've done over the summer will have helped your endurance a lot. As you don't have a high mileage background, the taper is even more important for you. Let;s hope the weather forecast holds!
manicstreetpounder Oct 2008 8:50pm, 9 Oct 2008 6 posts	Quote Pin manicstreetpounder Thanks Matt. Hear hear re: the weather. Anything like today would be ideal. Have a good run yourself - hopefully we'll both be at the finish before 12 then!!!
Oct 2008 8:28am, 11 Oct 2008 84 posts	Quote Pin Controvelsial ,when you do the pacing do you keep a steady pace all the way round, or is it a slightly faster first half?
controversial Oct 2008 11:22am, 11 Oct 2008 4,833 posts	Quote Pin controversial normally it is constant pace all way round
Oct 2008 3:00pm, 11 Oct 2008 6,715 posts	Quote Pin Right, once I get Snowdon out of the way (just under 2wks now) I am determined to train "properly" for next years FLM and break 3hrs - perhaps the only time I will do a "flat" marathon!?
Oct 2008 3:16pm, 11 Oct 2008 862 posts	Quote Pin JB, I've no doubt you've a sub 3 in you easy mate.
Oct 2008 3:21pm, 11 Oct 2008 863 posts	Quote Pin JB, I've no doubt you've a sub 3 in you easy mate.
Oct 2008 3:26pm, 11 Oct 2008 6,716 posts	Quote Pin You're doubly sure davie? Thanks - nice to see you racking up the miles again - hope that is it, injury wise, for you
SarahL Oct 2008 3:28pm, 11 Oct 2008 5,771 posts	Quote Pin SarahL I'm sure too JB

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