Sub 3Hr Marathon
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13 Sep
12:34pm, 13 Sep 2024
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rhb
thanks @Chris I'm having a fresh tattoo done later on Monday morning so hopefully can doze through the process 
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13 Sep
9:43pm, 13 Sep 2024
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Charlesvdw
I ran a HM marathon in 1:26:28 today. Race in super shoes and max effort (concise race report in the 1:30 thread) so I have to be realistic and admit a sub 3 in Amsterdam is unlikely. |
14 Sep
8:04am, 14 Sep 2024
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Windsor Wool
It is good to be realistic Charles but reading your report on the sub 90 thread suggests that you probably would have run a bit quicker if you hadn’t gone out quite so boldly. You’ve also got 5-6 more weeks of solid training. There’s still hope! And congrats on the Pb!! |
14 Sep
9:44am, 14 Sep 2024
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Chris
Did you taper for the half at all? Like WW said, still some weeks to go so focus on getting the miles in and then a good taper so you’re fresh for the start line |
14 Sep
11:26am, 14 Sep 2024
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Bowman 🇸🇪
I think you might be close Charles? 1:26, is not that far away to be able to do a sub 3h? Not that I know by experience, but still
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14 Sep
11:29am, 14 Sep 2024
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SPR
@Charlesvdw can run a PB without aiming for sub 3. Obviously see how training goes but a PB is still a PB even if it's not sub 3.
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14 Sep
12:36pm, 14 Sep 2024
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jda
Well you can certainly get close to 3h off that. Whether there’s room to squeeze out a couple of mins better performance…hard to tell.
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14 Sep
1:32pm, 14 Sep 2024
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Charlesvdw
The only taper I did was skipping a 7 mile easy run the day before the race. You're right @SPR : anything under 3:03:33 would be a PB and my odds are better for that goal. A sub 3 is my North Star but I turned 50 this year so it may never happen and I can live with that. The plan: This week I won't do anything but easy miles to get fully recovered, then 2 big training weeks followed by a 2 week taper for Amsterdam. |
14 Sep
1:42pm, 14 Sep 2024
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OO61
Agree with SPR pb is nowt to be sniffed at. Think of a, b, and c targets. A is sub 3. B is a pb etc...
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14 Sep
2:17pm, 14 Sep 2024
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DT19
I agree with, oo, 3 goals for a mara is always good. A and B goals seem clear, C goal perhaps sub 3.05. Factoring in a peak couple of weeks training and a proper taper it could be on. My view would be though, go out at pb pace so you are somewhere between the A and B goals then see where the 2nd half takes you. Going straight out for goal A may result in all goals being missed. I don't think turning 50 should be a dream killer here either. Still good years to come. I'm running Worcester half tomorrow. 5m wu- 13 at mara pace- 2m cd. Conditions look perfect for that plan, possibly a little warm for all out racers. |
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