The sub 2.45 marathon thread

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Jul 2022
9:10pm, 16 Jul 2022
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Chris
I’m trying but seem to be struggling. I have a feeling it has something to do with a 9 months old baby who doesn’t like to sleep

What’s your London target?
Jul 2022
11:18am, 17 Jul 2022
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Brunski
Not where I need to be if I want to target 2:45 AJLB. I'm in decent 5k shape but am well short of endurance tk run a strong marathon.

Pretty much writing this week off with the heat and some work travelling, then in Spain for a week and a half.

Leaves me 8 1/2 weeks training and a 10 day taper. I might surprise myself and really knuckle down, but at the moment I reckon it's more likely I target 2:50.
Jul 2022
7:11am, 28 Jul 2022
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damo_HAC
I started the year aiming for a 2:37 for Berlin, but now I would be happy with a sub 2:45. I'm running the Fleetwood half in 3 weeks time, so that will give me a better indication of where I'm at.
Jul 2022
9:23am, 30 Jul 2022
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Gobi
I'm coaching a girl who wants 2.49.59 at Abingdon so I'm doing a few miles myself to give a little support.
Jul 2022
9:36am, 30 Jul 2022
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Gobi
V35 isn't really a vet. I did my best running in that period.

Just saying :-)
Jul 2022
6:45am, 31 Jul 2022
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Jock Itch
Best running V40 but I started later than you Dad.
Jul 2022
4:31pm, 31 Jul 2022
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Gobi
True son
Aug 2022
7:50am, 12 Aug 2022
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damo_HAC
Anyone done Fleetwood Half? I'm doing it in 10 days but not sure what to expect. Taking a trip down from Edinburgh.
Aug 2022
12:27pm, 15 Aug 2022
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Jock Itch
Yep. Pretty fast course. I did it about 8 years ago in horrendous winds and remember getting sandblasted along the seafront. Did 1.16 i think, headwind out and tailwind back.
Aug 2022
10:27am, 17 Aug 2022
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damo_HAC
Thanks Jock, its a two lap course right on the seafront so a calm day would be rare. Fingers🤞

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