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Ok, so I have decided to run one before I hit the big 40 - which is all too soon 
Found some decent training schedules online and have given myself about 5 months to get ready for it. Used to run half marathons and did a fell run, so distance running isn't new to me, but lets just say it's been a while!
I'm sure some on here have run one, and some in their dreams
Any tips for it? Did you go through many running shoes? I don't want to splash out too much, but was thinking a couple of pairs should be good enough for the training and the run itself. Did you set yourself a time to do or just get it finished? I am considering aiming for 3.30, but perhaps I should just concentrate on getting it done.
Cheers
Found some decent training schedules online and have given myself about 5 months to get ready for it. Used to run half marathons and did a fell run, so distance running isn't new to me, but lets just say it's been a while! I'm sure some on here have run one, and some in their dreams
Any tips for it? Did you go through many running shoes? I don't want to splash out too much, but was thinking a couple of pairs should be good enough for the training and the run itself. Did you set yourself a time to do or just get it finished? I am considering aiming for 3.30, but perhaps I should just concentrate on getting it done.Cheers
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ive run hundreds of marathons.
oh wait. eaten. ive eaten hundreds of marathons. before they changed to snickers. |
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lol serious answer. im 43 and ive never thought of running a marathon. i dont even run for the bus. you know a bloke died at the last one? why bother? if god had meant us to run marathons, he wouldnt make it hurt ya feet so much.
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http://www.chss.org.uk/supportus/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Training-Zone-Marathon-training-plan.pdf
I am doing brihton marathon next year. Aiming for well under 4 hours. The above site is the plan I shall be using, like it because it gives specific distances and times not all this 80pc effort stuff, wtf does that mean. Will go on the 3:30 plan with the sole intention of beating my workmates' times of 3:49. Gonna spend this summer trying to get my 10k down, hopefully close to 40 minutes. Then autumn want to get down my half marathon close to 1hr 30 then I shall go on the 16 week plan in the link about christmas time. Will do 16 weeks on the wagon too else it wont happen. Good luck Hank, would be interested to hear how your training is going. Which marathon are you gonna do and what date? |
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Cheers for that Rob. More options on that than the plans I have right now. Not totally sure about which one yet. Where is your half marathon time right now then? I did 1.30, but that was a long time ago, though with distance running age is not a disadvantage, so I think I could possibly be better than when I was younger. I can't get away without stretching any more though
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1:52 a few weeks ago. 47mins for 10k. So I would have to speed up a lot but if you dont aim high etc. 1:30 is a fine HM time Hank.
That site is by far the best I have found. Like I say I want distances and times not effort levels. |
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Yes, I am totally with you on that Rob. I seriously can't estimate if I am doing 80% ffs This one is very simple too
http://www.marathonrookie.com/marathon-training.html |
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I like the idea of trying to beat someone's time. I used to run with my brother in races before I went to Uni. I stopped and did the party thing. He carried on and has done probably half a dozen marathons and tons of 10k, HMs. I think he has clocked just over 3 hours. Would love to beat that some day lol
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I have a secret rivalry with my bro in law. He has do 1:27 for HM. Dont think I can do that tbh. Well under 7 minute miles.
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Good luck with your training Rob. Let's keep this thread going and see how we do.
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Yeah sure. I have a year to go though. I put 1 year marathon training plan into google and the advice seemed to be get your 10k time down then your HM time down then start a 16 week marathon plan. So that is what I shall do.
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Have run about 80 marathons & ultramarathons since 2000. Best time is 2h45 but was aiming for about 2h38 this year when I picked up an injury. Four months of training, twice a day every day since start of November, 100 miles a week, no booze all year; then injured with a week to go before my race. Gutted.
Key is consistency. Build up gradually with no more than 10% increase in volume per week until you are running six times a week. Don't miss the main sessions. Long run at the weekend, speedwork/intervals once a week, plus some hills to build strength. A decent length midweek run is a great one to do as you get fitter. I run 17 miles every Wed evening for 18 weeks straight during the winter. Probably why I got injured come to think of it. D'oh! |
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pretty impressive danno
well done |
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quiet fancy this aiming for half in october
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Cheers Capt.
I work in the running industry so know many/most of the races and can recommend a good one if you need. Any idea which half or in which area? |
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Half marathons are miles better imo. Just a shame they dont have the same kudos as a full one.
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Never done a marathon but was a pretty decent runner when I was a young man. I once ran a 15 miles which started out as a ten in training and it was one of those occasions where I just couldn't tire myself out. I was like Forrest Gump. I did it in 1.20 and felt pretty good at the end. I'd have liked to have been on the start line of a marathon that day to see what would have happened.
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I'd have probably dropped out at 20.
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Danno that is very impressive. Cracking best time too. Were they all in the UK or abroad too? Horrible way to miss out on your run.
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danno
going for great west run exeter had knee surgery feb 4 so cant run yet tore cruciate ligament 3 weeks before last years event sept 22 |
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Hank - been lucky enough to run all over the world. 3 x New York, 2 x Amsterdam, 3 x Barcelona, Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen, Nice, Venice; plus ultras in South Africa, Sahara, Swiss & French Alps etc. PB is from Barca - easily the best marathon in Europe.
Capt - ouch. Be careful not to overload it too soon. |
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You going for the 100 marathonclub then Danno? How long would that take do you do ten a year?
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Do one long run a week, increasing the distance until 2 weeks before the marathon. all other training run sessions do a mixture of walking and fast running that gets you out of puff but increases your heart beat. Saves you spending too much time training but is equally as good.
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No interest in that Rob. By their rules I'm already on about 120 - done lots of multiday races; eg, seven marathons in seven days but I only count it as one race, not seven as some do. Trying to be a bit more sparing these days - now over 40 so quick times need specific training & targeting. Missed loads through injury in recent years too..
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That sounds brilliant danno. Do you have to meet a time standard for NY like you do for Boston? Have you heard of this ultra? http://www.spartathlon.gr/en.html
I want to get the marathon under my belt, but once back in to my running I will probably stick to HM running. Just don't think I have enough time to donate to marathon training in the long term. |
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good 2 see there's some fit guys on here.
used 2 do a lot of x-country at school & some track then missed out on my best yrs in my 20s got back into it somewhat in my 30s never ran a full marathon but did my best 1/2:1h 18 when i was 30 had my 1st hols in LoS in 1988 on the back of an 8k win in the Hennessy got dysentery was in an isolation ward 4 a wk when got back here was so weak on discharge could hardly walk the 1/2 mile home but few wks later ran 1h22 4 the Amersham 1/2 in a downpour at age 35 did 1h 38 in Burnham 1/2 at age 51 now try & shuffle my way along the cliffs about 5 times/fortnight now i'm 60 but have slowed down bigtime achilles & hip giving me gyp now but even with the aches & pains still enjoy it push a few weights as well would get depressed if i couldn't train more so than dropping 10s of grands doing this lark guess what i'm basically saying is HH ur still young dude u've got a background in running so assuming u don't get injured all things being equal the only thing stopping u achieving ur goal is u amazing what the body can do if the mind is strong enuff Danno u must be some runner,my man respect bro' |
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Spoke to my brother this evening. 1st marathon 3.14, and fastest 2.59. Have to watch the sibling rivalry doesn't get to me and ruin my run by chasing this too hard!
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that's a v good time by ur brother HH
u've obviously got good genes good luck with ur attempt BTW what was ur best 4 a 1/2? i'm impressed with the athletic prowess of those on this thread |
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Hank - Spartathlon been a long time on my to do list. I know a lot of regular finishers. But I do a race called the UTMB each year (6 times now) in the alps, which is just before it in the calendar. Only 40% finisher rate despite tough qualifying criteria just to get in.
Johnny - 1.18 half is superb. I'm just a reasonable club runner; hundreds around quicker than me. A mate of mine was third Brit at the London Marathon last week in 2.16! Seven years ago he was a 15 stone smoker/drinker. Worth looking him up - inspirational story |
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thx,DANNO
think ur being a bit modest there r some extraordinary ppl around it's amazing how strong the mind & the human spirit can be but presentday society has become 2 soft mothers driving 200 yds 2 pick their lazy,over cossetted offspring up & then 'feeding' them processed crap not good gives a 'mellowish' old boy the hump one can only do what one does irrespective good luck & good health 2 all |
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Just did my 5k PB...21:50. Not in the same league as many on here but very satisfying. Hope to get it below 20mins by the end of the summer and maybe even 10k in 40mins. That should then be a good starting point for some earnest marathon training and a chance of running 3:45 or 3:30 even.
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good 2 see there's some fit guys on here.  |
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Any news hank?
Have done 21:20 for 5k and 44:30 for 10k which are miles faster than i have ever done before. My theory of getting the short times down is working well so far. Have entered the stevenage marathon beginning of november cos i cant wait until next april for the brighton mara. |
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I have been a lazy swine at the moment
Waiting on a hospital trip with my lad and the world cup to end, then I shall begin my training in earnest  |
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Good luck Rob, that'll soon come around |
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I ran a mile in under 5 minutes (don't know the exact time) when I was at school, but wasn't trying that hard, just stayed with the leaders, finished about 10th of 30.
And I ran for a bus in 1971. Not run since. |
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How is your training going Rob? I am going to have to wait on the marathon sadly - too much stuff with my boy to get in the amount of training I will need. Probably give it a year or so. I am still getting fit though, but just less time intensive than training for the big one. Did 1.5 miles today in 13.13
 Best time in a long while! |
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I entered a marathon last year
Took me about 3 days to get the peanuts out of my 4skin |
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Into week 5 of a sub 3:30 16 week plan. Did 13 x 9 min miles 2 weeks ago, all long runs are at 9mm pace, as the plan says to, ..ie. 1 min/mile slower than 3:30 pace which does worry me somewhat. Realistically will be happy with 3:50-3:59. As long as I can run the whole lot, no walking, sub 4 hours should be a given. Doing about 40 miles a week now. Did 5k in 18:55 on the treadmill in the week which I couldnt quite believe, will do park run on Saturday to see if the treadmill was just badly calibrated. Hope all is well Hank and best of luck with your son. This running bug can be real addictive when you get into it, I will happily bore anyone to tears with stories that solely consist of times and distances and paces.
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How people can spend 10+ hours running alone every week is beyond me.. All for keeping fit, but surely there's more to life...
Saying that, I've been known to play 2-3 hours of competitive football non stop in a night down the local 6 a side league! |