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The sub 2.45 marathon thread

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RunningBob Mar 2014 11:08am, 25 Mar 2014 3,198 posts	Quote Pin RunningBob Cheers Si. TBH I'm in awe of my own V45 HM time - I've never got anywhere near it since. But we've got a few years to lay down some V50 times. Likewise Jase - training holiday was never going to happen. But I've played a long game and now the mini-Bobs are decent training partners. That leaves Mrs Bob holding the stop watch
AntClark Mar 2014 1:31pm, 25 Mar 2014 225 posts	Quote Pin AntClark great Bob, just need to do it now
benshearer Mar 2014 2:01pm, 25 Mar 2014 407 posts	Quote Pin benshearer This thread is going bl00dy mad, I cant keep up with my job as well! Just briefly as I cant possibly comment on all of this: Sean - cheers, appreciate the comments. i have a feeling you are right RE Paddock Wood. i think I may keep the mileage up high this week, MP it with 4 miles beforehand, enjoy it, then taper for 2w not 3w. Am sure you are going to run well and 2.32 would be a good effort - think you will do that for sure! TC - excellent name dropping, like it - who are all these people though?! Who is Lorna? Jock - love your chat, does make me laugh! Bob - you got to go close to even paced in a marathon - no brainer in my opinion as others have said - though its up to you! RJ - your plan sounds sensible to me. i am sure you are going to run a good race. Im not as confident as you RE a PB for myself, but we will see! James - all welcome on this thread espeically with 77 half!
benshearer Mar 2014 12:48pm, 26 Mar 2014 408 posts	Quote Pin benshearer Afternoon chaps. Hows everyone's taper going? Decided I am going to keep the mileage up this week and run Paddock Wood reasonably fast but not flat out, with a 4 mile warm up first to make it a 17 miler. Did one of my best track sessions last night, 5 * 1600 @ 2 mins recovery: 5.03, 5.02, 5.01, 4.59, 4.58. Really hope I am starting to peak at the right time! RtP did a great session as well, will let him update on that. Thats it in terms of hard track sessions now - next 2 weeks are going to be easing down.
baz p Mar 2014 4:16pm, 26 Mar 2014 1,703 posts	Quote Pin baz p nice reps ben - thats shifting... the only thing different for me in the so called "first week" of taper is im not doing any more doubles. what do i do at lunch now!! 10 with 8 @ mp lastnight, felt good. 12 miles tonight and an easier session tomorrow.
AntClark Mar 2014 10:17pm, 26 Mar 2014 226 posts	Quote Pin AntClark Final big interval session done connect.garmin.com now time to taper. HM at the weekend @ MP should feel easy, I hope
iampecunia Mar 2014 11:29pm, 26 Mar 2014 282 posts	Quote Pin iampecunia Ant I'm running the Bournemouth Bay Run this Sunday. How much does the 1st hill slow you down?
AntClark Mar 2014 9:14am, 27 Mar 2014 227 posts	Quote Pin AntClark It's not too bad as it's early in the race, also back down onto the prom following a short stretch on top so you make it up. Just take it easy first couple of miles then it's flat for the rest. Wind will be a bigger factor
Race Jase Mar 2014 10:05am, 27 Mar 2014 345 posts	Quote Pin Race Jase Not too bad ta Ben. Good session on Tuesday 12x400 avge 69. With 200 jog recovery. Last one was a 66.5 which I think is a 400pb . Rare rest day yesterday and 13.5 progressive this morning in 6:10 avge. So I think I'm in pretty good nick. Doing a parkrun on Saturday and hopeful I can be c15:30 shape. I know I'm ready if I can do something around that. Ant that looks like it is one of those famous BAC sessions? Good effort fella. Looking in good nick yourself!
Race Jase Mar 2014 10:05am, 27 Mar 2014 346 posts	Quote Pin Race Jase Meant to say Ben. Nice miling!