The sub 3.30 marathon thread
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Jun 2017
10:29pm, 23 Jun 2017
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Fenland (Fenners) Runner
I can take or leave cake, more than happy to see it banned 
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Jun 2017
6:54pm, 24 Jun 2017
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flanker
Heresy. Stone him. |
Jun 2017
1:53pm, 27 Jun 2017
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Oscar the grouch
What are our thoughts on stretching? I am a 1972 model and have the flexibility of a house brick. I only stretch on the odd occasion that something hurts and I keep it up until it doesn't and then I stop... I was wondering if a targeted daily effort - hips, hamstrings, back, of say 2x10-15 minutes for about 3 months i.e. until the next marathon would make a difference. It seems that it would be an 'easy' way to make a difference to time as 2-3% improvement would be 4-6 minutes without changing anything else? |
Jun 2017
1:57pm, 27 Jun 2017
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larkim
I think that's the logic behind the "Kinetic Revolution" 30 day programme - kinetic-revolution.com I've never managed to stick it out beyond a week or so - if people think long runs are boring, for me 10 minutes of stretching exceeds my attention span!! I do try to remember to do 3 x 10s calf stretches in the shower in the morning (my calf is the only muscle I've ever actually torn), but I probably only have a 50% hit rate with that. |
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Jun 2017
2:13pm, 27 Jun 2017
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Oscar the grouch
I find his voice soporific - but I am sure it is good stuff. Not seen this, so will have a dive in.
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Jun 2017
2:15pm, 27 Jun 2017
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flanker
I think it makes a huge difference. I started almost daily yoga a couple of years ago and I think it made a real difference to strength, flexibility and resilience. It was the year I set marathon, HM, and 100 mile PBs. I've since got lazy and now do the odd session - I can really feel how worse I am for not doing it.
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Jun 2017
2:35pm, 27 Jun 2017
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larkim
Agree Oscar, he's not quite the most compelling. But he does put out useful stuff, and I did quite like the concept of a 30 day programme with some variety. Perhaps I'll have to give it another go in my build up to marathon #1. I seem to remember quite enjoying the "spelling the alphabet with my feet" mobility exercise. |
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Jun 2017
3:21pm, 27 Jun 2017
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Oscar the grouch
Thanks Larks, just done day 1. The proprioception stuff (including the alphabet) was reassuringly easy. The mobility stuff on the other hand...
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Jun 2017
3:22pm, 27 Jun 2017
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Oscar the grouch
Had forgotten that my brother in law recommended this challenge months ago!!
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Jun 2017
3:23pm, 27 Jun 2017
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Oscar the grouch
Flanks - thanks - I am reassured by your progress!
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