Predict My NYCM Time

Training Advice/Discussion Marathon

9 years ago 09/29/2014 12:32pm EDT

55 Y.O. male. Previous marathon was 5 years ago, 2:48. in Boston. This will be marathon #27 for me. PB 2:28 twenty seven years ago.

Currently slowing, but getting in about 50 mpw during June, July,August, Increasing to 60 mpw for September, and planning on 70 mpw in October for first 2 weeks, and then back to 50 mpw, with some rest days the last week and taper.

Recent races - 1:21 half m. 37:22 10k, within 8 months of this post.

I'm not sure if I should plan on going out in 7's, and then maybe slightly increasing around 15 if I feel good, or to just try to stay around 6:50's.

Insight?

9 years ago 09/29/2014 12:33pm EDT

re: Martahonme

Sorry, I should add, I have been doing some tempos, hills long runs and speed work. long runs are not very long - about 14 miles every 10 days.

9 years ago 09/29/2014 1:16pm EDT

re: Martahonme

Based on those metrics I think you'll end up somewhere around 2:55 or so as it isn't the fastest course out there. I'd plan to go out in the 6:40-6:50 range and evaluate how you feel around mile 20 in the Bronx. If you feel strong pick it up in the last 10K and try to break 2:55. Just make sure to save a little for the rollers in central park and try not to go too crazy on 1st avenue on mile 17-19.

Best of luck and have some fun out there.

9 years ago 09/29/2014 1:30pm EDT

re: Martahonme

Probably 3:00ish depending on the weather.

9 years ago 09/29/2014 6:36pm EDT

re: Martahonme

Thank you guys

I am hoping to get a little more speed in October

9 years ago 09/29/2014 6:44pm EDT

re: Martahonme

9 years ago 09/30/2014 7:10am EDT

re: Martahonme

Are you planning any longer runs?

Based on your past races , I'd say 2:50-2:53

9 years ago 09/30/2014 9:50am EDT

re: Martahonme

As someone in the same AG, those are really nice times.

I would really try to get in a 18 - 22 miler in once or twice (though it might be too late for two). 14 miler long runs are really not that long to be strong for the second half of the marathon.

Best of luck!

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