Targets 1) No injuries 2) Keep having fun 3) Some kind of PR
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Run to Win25 Marathons, 17 Ultras, 16 States (Full List)
Long dead ... But my stench lingers !
Well, I think I started too fast (30 km in 2h 17), and then paid for it (last 12 km in 1h 7'). Anyway, with 3h 24' I've improved my PR by 13 min.
For the next one in September, I'll see if I find better "the right pace"
Regards
Beginner all over again
Putting my times in McMillan,
Have you ever put your stats into the MARCO pace calculator?
Do you run with a Heart Monitor?
Hi,
Interesting website. thanks.
No, I don't run with HRM since the day it just fell apart on a 10 mile race and I had to drag it on my hand for the last 3 miles.
Just to continue my Marathon Story. My September one was awful (too fast, too warm, and a bit sick) so I walked-ran between km 33-40 and finish on a pretty poor 3h38'
Now, in May in went for my 4th one in Hannover, Germany. Thankfully there were Pace Makers. I decided to follow the 3h15 one, that was very useful specially to "stop" me on the first 20 km. By km 33 I let him go, and still finished with a very good (for me) 3h18'. Next stop Ghent, Belgium in September. Hopefully I can stick to the 4'35" per km until the km35-37. Let's see ...
Rafa
MARCO pace calculator?
Very interesting. My next marathon will be my first BQ attempt so that's the finishing time I'm targeting, not much faster. Right now I'm struggling to figure out strategy. The MARCO strategy calls for a reasonably slow start and gradual increase. Recently, I exceeded my goals in 10K and half marathon with negative splits but also far exceeded my goal recently in a 5K going out fast and fading only to my goal pace. I know comparing a 5K to a marathon is irrelevant... Anyone have success going out so much under goal pace? Obviously staying fresh for the last 6-8 miles is key. I'm just worried about putting myself in a situation where I knew I was playing a bit of catch-up.