The sub 3.30 marathon thread
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Apr 2023
6:58am, 25 Apr 2023
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Solo
Haha, I am not surprised you remember those times ptr mr. So close yet so far !
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Apr 2023
9:55pm, 26 Apr 2023
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tipsku
I had a couple of sprints for seconds in the marathons I did, e.g. 3:44:55 in Chester 2013 when 3:45 was the GFA at the time. 3:34:59 in Chester a year later, this time a BQ (3:35 for me back then, but realistically not enough because Boston always subtracts some time from the BQ stated on the website when too many runners apply). In other races, however, I've been on the wrong end of those: 1:40:04 in the Lake Vyrnwy Half and 45:09 in the Cheshire 10k. The good thing about those is that you can race a 10k or a half more often than a marathon. That's why the near misses in marathons are more frustrating. |
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Apr 2023
10:24pm, 26 Apr 2023
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Solo
I have only ever managed a sprint at the end of one marathon but a like you on Sunday tipsku I couldn't bear the thought of not achieving my goal, 3.14.57 !!
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Apr 2023
7:25am, 27 Apr 2023
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Bowman 🇸🇪
I did a “massive” “sprint” last year in my first real marathon in Copenhagen for a 3:29:37 , just by luck though 😂 Not really sure what I was sprinting for, According to my watch I had already done more than 42195, the big clock was “gun time” an a bit past 3:30. I think I just wanted it to end. A Medical person helped me to the side after that, “are you ok, do you need help” the finish photos where not flattering 🤣 I guess it’s a normal finishing for many of us though, marathons are long. 
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Apr 2023
8:19am, 27 Apr 2023
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ptr_rnr
What fun. My last km at Berlin last year was done in 4:35. I realised I was cutting it really fine to go under 4 hours, and had to REALLY put the work in to get to the finish. It's surprising how far you have left to do after you go under the Brandenburg Gate! I got a chip time of 3:59.09 (gun: 3:59.28), so it worked out well. |
Apr 2023
8:57am, 27 Apr 2023
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SailorSteve
My first sub 3:15 was 3:14:56 at Birmingham 2017; I ran 3:15:03 at Boston 2019. Both without a watch. Some you win, some you lose😬
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Apr 2023
1:48pm, 27 Apr 2023
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Hills of Death (HOD)
Steve I ran Birmingham in 2017 (only year) it was such a farce
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Apr 2023
1:49pm, 27 Apr 2023
36,713 posts
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Hills of Death (HOD)
And I watched Boston 2019 was meant to run
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Apr 2023
2:54pm, 27 Apr 2023
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Solo
Bowman I think I just wanted it to end is as good a reason as any to sprint!
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Apr 2023
3:48pm, 27 Apr 2023
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Bowman 🇸🇪
I guess so Solo
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