OK so I'm a rookie at this whole marathon thing. I basically have one question.. How do you know if you're in sub 3 shape? Is there any indications during training that would make one confident in going for it on race day?
I know I have the wheels, not sure about the endurance. I usually run 50-60mpw. Have run sub 18:30 5k, high 1:26 half on a hilly course.
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You can tell a lot based on heartrate.
Your times don't indicate sub 3 shape. But with a little more training you'll get there.
So what would a good goal for me be 3:05-3:10? I need a 3:10 for boston maybe that would be better to shoot for rather then sub 3
That's really on the borderline. What marathon are you running? The 18:30 is a better performance than that high 1:26 half. So if that's any indication, you're probably closer to 3:05ish than sub 3.
Yea actually this weekend I ran a 18:1x 5k for a PR . I know you can't predict a marathon off a 5k time just saying. My half marathon was my first as well this yr, so I wasn't to ballsy. Like I said that 1/2 marathon course was pretty hilly so possibly you could take 1-2 mins off that barely sub 1:27 performance. Prolly coulda pushed myself a little harder in the beginning. I'm kinda doing it all this yr and throwing everything caution to the wind. 1st half marathon, 1st full marathon that is .
I averaged anywheres from 50-60mpw for 3months for my marathon its a wk from Sun so i'm into my taper now.
The marathon i'm running is pretty flat, and is a Boston qualifier from reading their website.
It's kinda hard to get a gauge of where you're at over the summer months. Earlier this wk we had a cooler day, and I ran 7miles 6:50 pace and it felt pretty comfortable. I know it's only 7 miles jus sayin.
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