To get to the meat of the training and times:Generally, I use a running/walking package in my training since I have been able to walk a pace as fast as 11:23 per mile in a half marathon split of a marathon, so when I walk, it's not exactly strolling.Having said that, I integrate about an overall 50/50 in total mileage per day between the two. This does not mean that I walk 50% of it in my regular workout. These figures are skewed because I include cool-down walk mileage in my figures. An average workout will be somewhere between 6-10 miles of running and then 4-6 miles of walking. Over the last year, I totaled 3,308 of collective mileage, and, since January, I am at 1,027 for the 4 months.some of my fastest times over the last two years at different distances have been:400--71800-2:451500--5:345K--19:35half marathon--1:41:10 But, on the La Jolla course, you have to, I would think, factor in that there are three hills of over 150 feet and one that goes from zero to 440 feet a bit over a mile. I have done Long Beach years ago, and this was much more difficult than Long Beach.Currently, I am working with a body shape and frame that works for me. At roughly 5'8" and between 164-168 pounds, I am likely going to be told that I need to lose weight to be successful, and, maybe I do. However, to be built this way and still be able to put together a 1:41 of any sort on that course, to me, doesn't seem bad at all. Especially, since it was my first time running this course and the first time taking that big hill at race pace.My estimation is that, on a flatter course, I would be able to get much closer to the goal pace.What do we think here? thanks.
Dunkin Donut wrote:
Agree with the above. You need to be in sub 1:30 half and sub 19 5k shape to have the potential to run sub 3:15. I've run a sub 1:30 half and sub 18:30 5k and could barely manage 3:25 for a marathon. May be able to do it on slower times if you're a true endurance guy but I wouldn't bet on it.
What is your mileage?