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Apr 2019
5:04pm, 23 Apr 2019
14,412 posts
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Bazoaxe
lol no falls and no taper issues so far. Had my pre race sports massage at lunchtime. Only two runs to go.
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Apr 2019
5:53pm, 23 Apr 2019
14,604 posts
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Chrisull
Seen Lord Fetch's latest about marathon pacing? He had 23/695 runners (and these are defined as experienced) managed a negative split. A measly 3.3%, kind of puts into perspective how hard it is. It's a definite aim for me this time round.
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Apr 2019
6:02pm, 23 Apr 2019
4,324 posts
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jda
Must admit I can't help but wonder whether planning for a +1 or +2 min split might be a better strategy. You certainly can't bank a lot of time, but maybe hoping for no slowdown at all might be a bit optimistic.
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Apr 2019
7:27pm, 23 Apr 2019
27,751 posts
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SPR
Baz - How have you felt on no running two days before a marathon? Also how does it compare to your prep for other races? It feels like a long time for someone that runs the amount you do and is trying to stay sharp.
Running short and easy (with potentially a few bursts) the day before especially if the day before that is rest won't make you tired, but it could potentially make your legs feel nice and springy early on.
Totally different distances for me but that's essentially what my last two days before a race are about.
Good luck whatever you do.
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Apr 2019
7:29pm, 23 Apr 2019
14,413 posts
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Bazoaxe
I have negative split twice. Both were planned and some way short of my best form and I knew I was in shape to run the way I did.
My best marathons have been narrow positive splits
My two best marathons were:
1:29:36 / 1:30:51 so a positive by 1:15
1:30:07 / 1:30:50 and a positive by 0:43
I will be aiming for c 1:29:40 @ halfway on Sunday
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Apr 2019
7:30pm, 23 Apr 2019
14,414 posts
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Bazoaxe
SPR, good question. Like a coiled spring is the answer 
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Apr 2019
7:36pm, 23 Apr 2019
1,163 posts
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Daz Love
Baz - With your two best having a 2nd half of pretty much exactly the same to the second, would 1:29:00 at the half be pushing it too much? Then a 1:30:50/1 again will be just fine š
Iām far from an expert (others here better placed) but 1:29:40 sounds like it is cutting things very fine. Choose to ignore me if you do wish and go and smash it!
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Apr 2019
7:42pm, 23 Apr 2019
14,415 posts
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Bazoaxe
I could give you examples of 1:29 first halfs and well over 1:30:51 in the 2nd half !
I know I am cutting it fine, but that feels to me like the most sensible strategy.
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Apr 2019
7:47pm, 23 Apr 2019
1,164 posts
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Daz Love
Them examples will be when you were not in the shape you are now I bet!! Can I squeeze you to 1:29:20 1st half!! ššš
Iām half playing, you know yourself best. Hope it all goes to plan. š¤š¤
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Apr 2019
8:10pm, 23 Apr 2019
3,116 posts
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STOOSH
Baz, you overcooked the first half @1.29.36. My first sub 3 came from a 1.29.56 first half š
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