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The sub 3.30 marathon thread

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May 2012
2:04pm, 1 May 2012
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Naomi P
Nope, no more attempts for me, I'm done!

I'll just run my 3:30s vicariously if you don't mind.. Brighton's a good 'un for PBs.
May 2012
4:00pm, 1 May 2012
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AmGettingFitter (AGF)
Abingdon 2012 for my Attempt :o)
May 2012
4:51pm, 1 May 2012
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Nelly
I'll keep popping my head in here every now and again to offer advice where I can (don't hold your breath). Having just scrapped under the target last weekend I'd like to achieve it again (preferably a bit more comfortably next time) but have no real desire to do it again this year. So I think my focus will be on shorter/quicker stuff for the foreseeable future.
May 2012
5:01pm, 1 May 2012
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♣BelleVueRacer♣ of Beartown
Hanging around until October - but might lurk 315 thread - delusional ?
May 2012
5:11pm, 1 May 2012
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Nelly
With you HM PB I wouldn't say it was beyond the realms of possibility, however, haven't you been struggling with injury recently? Whether you target 3:15 in October or not, I think that thread is very useful for traiing tips etc so I'd say lurk away (I will be despite what I said above about maras this year ;-))!
May 2012
5:16pm, 1 May 2012
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♣BelleVueRacer♣ of Beartown
Thanks Nelly - I've had lung troubles (post pneumonia chest infection type illness, hence recent VLM DNS) - I reckon I'm fit enough to do 3.35ish now. I have to wait at least 7 weeks for Drs approval, need to get my training back on track (I tapered for VLM until 5 days to go when the dr said dont run) so would need a) a target marathon and B time to prepare.

At the moment I'm looking at Trail Marathon Wales (v hilly and doutbful to start due to other commitments) and Snowdonia Marathon Eryri (October), hilly but if I train for sub 315 I might pip 330.

My HM PB is old - 2008. I hope ro reach that level of fitness by September. My most recent HM was 1.37 - my chest problem didnt help
May 2012
6:52pm, 1 May 2012
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heebiejeebie
I've officially told coachlady that I want to go for sub 3:30 at Boddington on 1st July.
I'm dreading the first sight of my new training plan.... :-O
May 2012
7:19pm, 1 May 2012
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♣BelleVueRacer♣ of Beartown
Good luck hbjb
May 2012
8:57pm, 1 May 2012
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Fenland Runner
You can do it, heebie, no doubt about it. Won't be easy, but you've got what it takes :-)
May 2012
12:27am, 2 May 2012
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Smout
Lurk where you like I say! I've been hanging around the 2:45 thread with the occasional random post since last year LOL

About This Thread

Maintained by Mark J 🇳🇿
Pop a message in the thread with an upcoming attempt and I'll add you to the side bar :)

2025 Sub 3:30 Attempts:

April 13th - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Hills of Death (HOD)
April 13th - Christchurch, New Zealand - Mark J
April 13th - Leipzig, Germany - Tipsku
April 27th - London - Aurburnette
April 27th - London - SailorSteve
April 27th - London - Solo
April 27th - Tissington trail - Riggys99
Oct 12th - Chicago, USA - Mark J

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2024 Hall of Fame:

SailorSteve - London - 3:17:08 & Edinburgh - 03:24:09
auburnette - London - 3:28:47 & Valencia - 3:20:50
Tipsku - Leipzig, Germany - 3:27:26
Mark J - Christchurch, NZ - 3:12:24
MissingPhoenix - Chester - 03:28:40

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