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The Sub 3:15 Marathon Thread

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paul the builder
paul the builder
Nov 2019
1:04pm, 14 Nov 2019
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Ah, the old 55-70 mile 572-week plan. Never fails (if you discount folk who drop out) :-)

Beard trimmed riggsy? Trimmed? Surely there's a couple of seconds to be gained by being clean-shaven.

Who's our best bearded 3:15-er? I can't even think of one right now, but that's me being dopey surely.
Windsor Wool
Windsor Wool
Nov 2019
1:20pm, 14 Nov 2019
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you're right Joe....it has been a VERY long time, you need to re-prove yourself ;-)

BR is hirsute nowadays :-)
SPR
SPR
Nov 2019
1:21pm, 14 Nov 2019
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Lol, something tells me Baz's plan is still ongoing. I mean who says he's peaked?
HappyG(rrr)
HappyG(rrr)
Nov 2019
1:44pm, 14 Nov 2019
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Joe was bearded for a while wasn't he? But generally no, we're not a very hirsute lot. Mostly buzz cut for maximum aerodynamics I think?

11 year plan? Lol, so PB again at 62 years old Bazo?! :-) G
riggsy99
riggsy99
Nov 2019
3:01pm, 14 Nov 2019
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Bearded since Bradley Wiggens started winning the tour in 2012 getting it trimmed at irregular intervals

Beards are great for runners sun protection in the summer, keeps the cold of in the winter
Joe Hawk
Joe Hawk
Nov 2019
3:38pm, 14 Nov 2019
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Happy - Not bearded really just hadn't shaved for a week or so
Bazoaxe
Bazoaxe
Nov 2019
5:35pm, 14 Nov 2019
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I fall into the bearded category and have for a few years. Tend not to let it get too long though apart from in the depths of winter.
SPR
SPR
Nov 2019
5:50pm, 14 Nov 2019
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Well I'm bearded but don't race anything with double digit miles, lol.
Oscar the grouch
Oscar the grouch
Nov 2019
6:55pm, 14 Nov 2019
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It would take me the length of Baz's plan to grow a decent beard...
SKR
SKR
Nov 2019
7:24pm, 14 Nov 2019
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SKR
I'm bearded and that doesn't affect my running too much.

About This Thread

Maintained by Windsor Wool
For those who want to go sub 3.15 in a marathon and/or those that have already done it and want to give advice. Share your journey or help someone else's here.

2025 targets:
Charles - Ghent - 30 Mar
Mark J - Christchurch NZ - 13 Apr
riggys - Tissington - 27 Apr

2024 achievers:
Akie: 3:15 @ Rotterdam
allmatthew: 3:09 @ Manchester
Bowman: 3:01 @ Boras
Mark J: 3:12 @ Christchurch NZ
PJH92: 3:13 @ London
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