The Sub 3:15 Marathon Thread
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Feb 2017
2:13pm, 24 Feb 2017
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SailorSteve
Lovely recovery run for me today; perfect conditions and sweet tunes on the shuffle. Tip-toed around any potential hazards, no falls to report. Hope your recovering well luna. |
Feb 2017
2:15pm, 24 Feb 2017
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paul the builder
That's a shame G - that you won't even make it a social 3:30 or so. But it's a long way to go for smart folk like us who live away from London and the SE. Ouch Luna. And such a lame way to get injured too. Go and sit in the corner of shame. Baz - apart from the thinking about replacing (or chasing) sessions that didn't go well; I basically agree that a spell of a few weeks with some faster than MP work is the right direction, and PR is one way to get some of that in. I'm probably in the same boat - I can't get to one this weekend, but I expect to next Saturday instead. If the sessions are going how you want them to solo, then take a tip from jda - split the 'work' in to pieces. 3 x 2m with 2min recovery in between is going to be *almost* the same load as 6m tempo, and you might find you hold form and pace a little better as well. WW - in what way are you still struggling? Your training is looking very good. |
Feb 2017
2:45pm, 24 Feb 2017
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HappyG(rrr)
Thanks Paul. I could probably do a 3:55 plod but even 3:30 might be a struggle. Might still go just for the atmos, if MrsS(rrr) wants to come and we maybe visit some family and friends down south.  G
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Feb 2017
3:00pm, 24 Feb 2017
148 posts
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only weak men
Thanks for the add ptb. Where do you fit the parkrun in? End of a long run and if so what pacing strategy? I did a 20.30 a couple of weeks ago towards the end of a 18 miler but it does feel strange with my competitive instincts to run that sort of time in a race (albeit a parkrun). |
Feb 2017
3:06pm, 24 Feb 2017
17,386 posts
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KinkyS
How does one overdo parkrun? Too many, too fast...? Just wondering what sin I'm committing by do 40+ a year
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Feb 2017
4:45pm, 24 Feb 2017
2,805 posts
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Windsor Wool
still in some discomfort PtB; walking down stairs 'normally' is an issue. Perhaps not the best foundation to be in marathon training on!
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Feb 2017
5:10pm, 24 Feb 2017
851 posts
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Uyuni
I'd be as guilty KinkyS, although I rarely run them hard. Like to tag them onto the end of long runs as helps get the last 3 miles done, although that does require an early start - as far as pacing goes MP is about as much competitive spirit as I can muster by that point!
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Feb 2017
5:38pm, 24 Feb 2017
5,042 posts
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Huntsman
Uyuni that's exactly what I use a parkrun for to finish off a long run at the right intensity or to hit MP. My lower back hurts 😬 |
Feb 2017
5:39pm, 24 Feb 2017
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Bazoaxe
sensible comments as ever PtB. You should be a coach and charge us OWM, parkrun for me depending on route is c10-11 miles with WU/WD and the race and that works well and doesn't impact my LR the next day too much as long as its an LSR. Its in my mind to make Sunday a hilly one with the benefits that brings and avoid any thoughts of a faster last 5 miles type stuff.... |
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Feb 2017
5:56pm, 24 Feb 2017
5,971 posts
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paul the builder
There's an "are" that should be an "aren't" in my post #5968 Baz, so you'd get a discount for that. It would all get very complicated. You can buy me a pint to celebrate (your race) on 23/4 I'll use parkrun as Baz describes too - about 4m before and after as parkrun-commute, then 3m hard in the middle. |
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