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Apr 2022
3:52pm, 24 Apr 2022
515 posts
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damo_HAC
J2R, if I was 61 running 36 mins I would be super pleased with myself. Even comparing yourself to a WR holder shows how far ahead you are of 99.99% other runners. Feel proud, and good luck.
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Apr 2022
6:52pm, 24 Apr 2022
270 posts
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AJLB
Thanks Damo - marathon pace sessions have been fine - longest was 12 miles at 5.57 during a 17 miler. My top-end speed at shorter distances like parkrun and intervals is not what it was though - I've barely gone sub-17 this year, whereas pre-injury I'd be down in the 16.20s. Not sure how much that matters at marathon distance though.
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Apr 2022
9:16pm, 25 Apr 2022
1,572 posts
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Chris
Sounds like you’ll find out next week how much 5k pace matters. At least it should be a bit cooler than the previous week, good luck!
Anyone else still waiting for news on champs entry for London?
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May 2022
6:07pm, 2 May 2022
274 posts
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AJLB
2.39.24 today, despite a horrible hamstring twang at mile 16. Pre and post-race blogs are up for your delectation!
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May 2022
6:53pm, 2 May 2022
12,447 posts
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jda
Well done AJLB, good work keeping the thread alive 
I also found it difficult to run a perfect marathon after such a long break. Sounds like you made a better fist of it than I did. And it gives you a decent benchmark for future improvements.
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May 2022
6:57pm, 2 May 2022
276 posts
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AJLB
Thanks JFA - I think we should have t-shirts made: "Sub-2.45: keep the thread alive!"
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May 2022
9:10pm, 3 May 2022
1,576 posts
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Chris
Great run AJLB did you do it as an England masters event?
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May 2022
10:44am, 4 May 2022
277 posts
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AJLB
Thanks Chris - yes - aiming to qualify again at V45. Although I was first V45 on the day, my relatively slow time means that I assume the spots have been taken at the previous qualifying races - just have to wait and see...
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May 2022
10:54am, 4 May 2022
2,025 posts
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Brunski
Great running AJLB, sounds like you did well to complete it with the Hammy issues, and although the time isn't quite what you were aiming for you should take a lot from your ability to tough it out and finish 💪
I'm still hanging around this thread (like a bad smell). Last few marathons have been in the 2:53-55 range but not giving up hope of logging a sub 2:45 before I hang up my marathon shoes.
Next attempt for me will be London in October, whether it'll be a sub 2:45 depends very much on how the build up goes.
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May 2022
11:30am, 4 May 2022
749 posts
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Maccathecracker
AJLB - I believe it’s first 3 per age cat per event that qualify so as long as you finish in first 3 on the day it doesn’t matter what happens in the other qualifiers. I sneaked in via Manchester but am torn between a 400 mile round trip and overnighter to Chester or 1hr down the road to London. Shame they are on the same day.
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