I've just signed up to my first marathon and wondering what kind of time I can expect: My current PB's are HM 1:20:00, 10 Mile: 59:20, 10K: 36:30, 5K: 17:20.
I'll be aiming to run around 65 mpw during the buildup. I've been running for about 8 years - male, aged 30.
Were the PR's achieved recently? If so, were you ever any faster?
If those are current PRs I would say 2:54.
2:48
I did a 2:54 off a 1:22:50 half pr on 60 miles per week. I don't think I'm physically capable of a 17:20 5k. Wasn't my first marathon though...
2:50 +/- a few minutes depending on how well you handle the last 10k. You could blow up, end up walking and be + 3:00 too. Be conservative early. Your goal should be to get to 18-20 feeling relatively good and having taken in some calories and fluid. You really don't want you first marathon to be a huge disaster and bonk where you may not even finish. More important to have a good experience and motivation to focus on a goal time your next marathon. Good luck!
2:58:07
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say 3:02. You tend to slow over long distances and this is your first attempt. Murphy's Law reigns supreme.
Thanks everyone. My PBs are recent - the half time was set in January.
It sounds like going out and aiming for about 2.55 would be sensible. Most of the people I know locally with similar times have run 2.50 or below but I don't want to get greedy first time out.
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