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mascott514

The only two marathons I did, that is how I trained. However I 'blew up' in both of them.

The London was the heat as it was a very hot day.


I think that getting some longer runs in would really help.


Do you think you could fit in a 16, 20,20 miles

Also, it's better to focus on miles rather than time, as the race is all about getting the miles done.

If you can manage a 3.5 hr 20 miler you will probably run inside 4.30in a race I guess.

And you need to hold back in the opening 10 miles or so.

I certainly don't want to teach you to suck eggs, it's just my first London Marathon I blew at 20, the second I came in ahead of target and although I hit the wall at 22 miles I had enough to keep going.

Just some thoughts.

mascott514

Not really an early runner, but a 56.50 10 km yesterday morning was nice, if a bit chilly.

Have to go out early tomorrow too due to work….

good luck runners!

mascott514

8.5 miles

1 hr 15

mascott514

Disaster (minor)

I am injured. An ankle injury that is not getting better, only a week until first race day, so no runs next week.

runninglea

Unlucky hope you are ok

Did 2hrs 22mins last saturday

Ave 137 heart rate which is exactly the same as last two weeks

Just googled the route and about 19miles - bit hard to be exact as along the coast

mascott514

Blimey, very fast.
Possibly could go 3.30 marathon?

Ankle injury is being very stubborn

Bored!

WelshWoofer

Finally after having a dodgy foot (felt like one of the bones on the top of the foot had moved IYKWIM) and resting (still walking but not running) for a few weeks it feels better and I've been out for a test 40 min jog this morning along the riverbank.
Was a bit harder than it used to be but I finally found my pace and enjoyed it. The foot feels fine too - result!
Now the days are getting longer and the weather is a bit better (no snow or ice) I can get back into it! Hurrah!

runninglea

Don't know whether there was any way of doing another 7 miles or so

Will try and do a 9 miler today at slightly higher h/r and then another long run next week sometime

JustAboutThere

After a gap of last week (feeling poorly), I managed another very slow and uncomfortable 3.5k with stops and a little walking - but no restaurant afterwards. I sat on the sofa to 'watch a little "Cat Ballou" ' and promptly feel totally asleep.

Hopefully this week, work won't be quite so manic, so I can make it out at least once or twice to try and start building up some non-existent stamina. I know I need to do more, but honestly, keeping my job has got to be a priority for me at this point in my life.

mascott514

Nice to see some good runs out there, I am taking the pain killers, hoping I can race on Sunday.