Forums >Racing>How much can I improve? (aka. is qualifying for the Boston Marathon in 2008 a reality, or a pipedream?)
I've got a fever...
On your deathbed, you won't wish that you'd spent more time at the office. But you will wish that you'd spent more time running. Because if you had, you wouldn't be on your deathbed.
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Run to Win25 Marathons, 17 Ultras, 16 States (Full List)
It's possible, sure. I went from a 3:28 to a 3:11 in a year. Oh, and you need 7:14 pace to meet 3:10. Trust me, I know.
provide me perhaps with some midterm minimum goals for shorter races in the meantime? By the end of the summer, what would I need to run a 5km, 10km, and 1/2 marathon in, to reflect the proper conditioning and speed needed? Thanks again for the help everyone!
Why is it sideways?
Your basic limiting factor--at all of those distances but especially the marathon--is aerobic base. If you just get your mileage to 200+ per month for as many months in a row as possible, you'll likely break 3:10 and set big PR's at all distances in the process. You don't really need to sweat the details too much.
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1. Run every day. Sometimes twice. 2. Run medium-long (~8-12) miles at MP or 4-6 x mile @ HM pace once a week. 3. Don't be afraid to slow down on your easy days a couple of times a week. 4. If you feel good on an easy day, don't be afraid to turn it into a progression/tempo a couple times a week. 5. Do some strides. 6. Be pro-active with the little injuries that surface. 7. Race a 5k or a 10k every now and then.