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The sub 3.30 marathon thread

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Fenland Runner
Fenland Runner
Jun 2012
9:05pm, 6 Jun 2012
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I'm not 3.30 material, haven't got the minerals for it. But as hinted at by the lovely Clare I'm well made up with 3:38 on a course (Kent RoadRunner) that rates significantly tougher in ascent that Abingdon/Bungay/Foxy's etc.
flanker
flanker
Jun 2012
10:31pm, 6 Jun 2012
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as I've said many times, I reckon it is easier to run a PB on an undulating course than a flat one ;-)
DeeGee
DeeGee
Jun 2012
10:46pm, 6 Jun 2012
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I'm going to have another pop at sub-3.30 on a valid course this autumn, either at Mablethorpe on 7th October, or if the weather won't allow (it was as hot as the sun's core last year) at Town Moor on 28th October. Got some stuff to prove to some clubmates...
run-forest-run
run-forest-run
Jun 2012
7:21am, 7 Jun 2012
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Thanks for the confidence Clare, Helen awesome time and progress - I think there is something called a 3:15 thread :-)
Ade1973
Ade1973
Jun 2012
11:33am, 7 Jun 2012
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Signed up for Loch Ness 30/09/12. Previous PB 3:33 Edinburgh 2009 (followed by a sluggish, undertrained 3:59 the year later!)

Point to point, very undulating. Anybody had experience of the course?
HappyG(rrr)
HappyG(rrr)
Jun 2012
6:07pm, 7 Jun 2012
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Ade, I'm doing it and was chatting to a girl last night at club who is hoping to go sub 3:30 from current PB of 3:46 at Edinburgh. She reckons Loch Ness is a better PB course. Need to be strong for the biggish hill and then second wee hill at 19 miles, but net downhill, not crowded, and I know a number of peeps who have it as their PB course. Good luck to us all! :-)G
clare1976
clare1976
Jun 2012
9:03pm, 7 Jun 2012
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Hi and welcome Ade :-) Not got any knowledge of Loch Ness but Happy's view sounds fab. I have holidayed up there and it is a beautiful place to run :-)

Officaly well done to FR and Hellen :-) FR, I bet you have got a 3:30 there if you wanted it and were to focus on one specifc target race, but running is something we do for enjoyment, so no need to chase the time milestones if you have other motivators :-) do stick around though as your experience helps us all :-)
Fenland Runner
Fenland Runner
Jun 2012
9:06pm, 7 Jun 2012
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3:29:59 at Snowdon would be nice lol ;-)
clare1976
clare1976
Jun 2012
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Oh and sorry, welcome also to Magpie Rob :-)
The Rentboy
The Rentboy
Jun 2012
9:20pm, 7 Jun 2012
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Well done Helen :) 4 minutes off your previous pb is massive!!

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2025 Sub 3:30 Attempts:

Oct 12th - Chicago, USA - Mark J
Oct 19th - Goodwood - ptr_runner
Nov 23rd - Maravan - Riggys99

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2025 Sub 3:30 Achievers:

Christchurch, NZ - Mark J - 3:07:55 PB
Leipzig, Germany - Tipsku - 3:28:47 SB
London - Auburnette - 3:20:43 PB

2025 Very Honourable Mentions:
London - SailorSteve's run/walk sub 4 - 3:53:40

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SailorSteve - London - 3:17:08 & Edinburgh - 03:24:09
auburnette - London - 3:28:47 & Valencia - 3:20:50
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