2021 Sub 3:00 Marathon Thread (Read 453 times)

flavio80


Intl. correspondent

    Through 25k in 1h46, like a metronome so far.

    Go Marby!

    PRs: 1500 4:54.1 2019 - 5K 17:53 2023 - 10K 37:55 2023 - HM 1:21:59 2021

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    SteveChCh


    Hot Weather Complainer

      30km in 2:07:24, predicted finish of 2:59:11.  Now it gets interesting!

      5km: 18:34 11/23 │ 10km: 39:10 8/23 │ HM: 1:26:48 9/23 │ M: 3:34:49 6/23

       

      2024 Races:

      Motorway Half Marathon February 25, 2024 1:29:55

      Christchurch Half-Marathon April 21, 2024

      Selwyn Marathon June 2, 2024

      Dunedin Half Marathon September 15, 2024

      SteveChCh


      Hot Weather Complainer

        35km in 2:29:13, about 20 seconds slower than previous 5km splits, hopefully he's still going strong.  He's now running around the tan where there's a few annoying hills, especially on tired legs.  Still on track for 2:59:53.

        5km: 18:34 11/23 │ 10km: 39:10 8/23 │ HM: 1:26:48 9/23 │ M: 3:34:49 6/23

         

        2024 Races:

        Motorway Half Marathon February 25, 2024 1:29:55

        Christchurch Half-Marathon April 21, 2024

        Selwyn Marathon June 2, 2024

        Dunedin Half Marathon September 15, 2024

        darkwave


        Mother of Cats

          35km in 2:29:13, about 20 seconds slower than previous 5km splits, hopefully he's still going strong.  He's now running around the tan where there's a few annoying hills, especially on tired legs.  Still on track for 2:59:53.

           

          Fingers crossed.   I will say it's nice and relaxing to watch and track a marathon during a lazy afternoon.

           

          Another aside - I'm watching the livestream, and the last quarter mile in the stadium looks very poorly organized - quite a few runners seem confused on where to go.

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          SteveChCh


          Hot Weather Complainer

            It's pretty weird, it's just a half lap and should be pretty obvious.  When I've run that race they've always had someone at the end of the tunnel waving you in the right direction.  It's awesome finishing in the stadium and is a boost in the last few miles as you see it getting closer.

            5km: 18:34 11/23 │ 10km: 39:10 8/23 │ HM: 1:26:48 9/23 │ M: 3:34:49 6/23

             

            2024 Races:

            Motorway Half Marathon February 25, 2024 1:29:55

            Christchurch Half-Marathon April 21, 2024

            Selwyn Marathon June 2, 2024

            Dunedin Half Marathon September 15, 2024

            SteveChCh


            Hot Weather Complainer

              It’s possible that running it under Covid protocols has impacted other areas of the organising.

               

              40km in 2:51:08, another slight slowdown. Projected finish of 3:00:31. Come on Marby!

              5km: 18:34 11/23 │ 10km: 39:10 8/23 │ HM: 1:26:48 9/23 │ M: 3:34:49 6/23

               

              2024 Races:

              Motorway Half Marathon February 25, 2024 1:29:55

              Christchurch Half-Marathon April 21, 2024

              Selwyn Marathon June 2, 2024

              Dunedin Half Marathon September 15, 2024

              flavio80


              Intl. correspondent

                Go Marby,  it's so close!

                PRs: 1500 4:54.1 2019 - 5K 17:53 2023 - 10K 37:55 2023 - HM 1:21:59 2021

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                SteveChCh


                Hot Weather Complainer

                  Just saw the women's half winner on replay - she was on the wrong finishing chute and had to quickly crossover to finish!  

                  5km: 18:34 11/23 │ 10km: 39:10 8/23 │ HM: 1:26:48 9/23 │ M: 3:34:49 6/23

                   

                  2024 Races:

                  Motorway Half Marathon February 25, 2024 1:29:55

                  Christchurch Half-Marathon April 21, 2024

                  Selwyn Marathon June 2, 2024

                  Dunedin Half Marathon September 15, 2024

                  SteveChCh


                  Hot Weather Complainer

                    Finishes in 3:00:24, so close but an amazing run, congratulations Marby!  Looks like the hilly parts of the Tan just took a few seconds out of his legs.

                    5km: 18:34 11/23 │ 10km: 39:10 8/23 │ HM: 1:26:48 9/23 │ M: 3:34:49 6/23

                     

                    2024 Races:

                    Motorway Half Marathon February 25, 2024 1:29:55

                    Christchurch Half-Marathon April 21, 2024

                    Selwyn Marathon June 2, 2024

                    Dunedin Half Marathon September 15, 2024

                    flavio80


                    Intl. correspondent

                      Very consistent pacing throughout.

                      Great job Marby!

                      PRs: 1500 4:54.1 2019 - 5K 17:53 2023 - 10K 37:55 2023 - HM 1:21:59 2021

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                      SteveChCh


                      Hot Weather Complainer

                        Should note that I think that’s gun time, I’m not sure if wave starts mean that’s automatically updated to net time or not

                        5km: 18:34 11/23 │ 10km: 39:10 8/23 │ HM: 1:26:48 9/23 │ M: 3:34:49 6/23

                         

                        2024 Races:

                        Motorway Half Marathon February 25, 2024 1:29:55

                        Christchurch Half-Marathon April 21, 2024

                        Selwyn Marathon June 2, 2024

                        Dunedin Half Marathon September 15, 2024

                        Marby


                        Ash

                          Missed it by that much...bugger😫

                          Next: Ballarat, April 28, Pacing 3:50

                          Best: 5k 19:46 (Parkrun, 2016), 10k 40:37 (Track, 2022), Half 1:26:41 (2016), Full 3:00:23 (2021)

                            Great race Marby, even if not the sub 3 you wanted. A PB is always something to be proud of.

                            2:52:16 (2018)

                            Mikkey


                            Mmmm Bop

                              Big congrats Marby on the PB and you obviously gave it your best shot!

                               

                              We’ll both be going sub3 in 2022...so no worries. 

                              5k - 17:53 (4/19)   10k - 37:53 (11/18)   Half - 1:23:18 (4/19)   Full - 2:50:43 (4/19)

                              flavio80


                              Intl. correspondent

                                Missed it by that much...bugger😫

                                 

                                It sucks to go so close, but that was the best race you could run yesterday, and an amazing time.

                                Had you tried going faster earlier who knows maybe you'd hit the wall.

                                Congrats again 👏👏👏

                                PRs: 1500 4:54.1 2019 - 5K 17:53 2023 - 10K 37:55 2023 - HM 1:21:59 2021

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