Running ability

IMO, your times indicate that it might be fun finding out because it's obvious that you have a chance to be pretty good.

However, committing to do the work to find out is a whole other thing both from a time and effort standpoint. If you don't have a lot of other obligations then it might be worth it. If you have family things or excessive work schedule or a bunch of other hobbies it might not be worth it.

Sorry about all the trolls on this thread, thats just letsrun for ya. I'll just give you my 2 cents on the matter but by no means is what I'm saying 100% best for you. If you want sub 60 in the 400 I'd say just race it like 3 more times over the next couple of weeks and you'll most likely do it. The 400 is mostly about rhythm imo so the more you run it the better you'll do. Try to come through halfway in like 27/28 or so. You wouldnt even need any real training for this just keep doing what youre doing, maybe some focused sprints like a couple times a week.

All the other events are heavily linked to aerobic fitness so theres no real way to reach your potential without running a pretty good amount of mileage, I'd say minimum 40mpw for the half and I can't really think of a marathon plan that isnt 60+. The 5k you can run around 30mpw and still improve a lot but same goes here, the limiting factor is aerobic fitness so generally the more mileage the better. For me in the 5k, the sweetspot is usually around 45-55.

I do issue a warning though, DO NOT rush into building mileage. Take it by feel and increase when you feel comfortable at that load. Also, if you feel sick, if you hurt a lot, if you feel overly tired, take time off. Or at the very least lower your work load for the week. Thats not an excuse to slack but just make sure youre well in tune with what your body is telling you. If you want some ideas for training, just ask though I am by no means an expert, especially at the marathon. Best of luck.

It's only revolutionary in your head. That "idea" is older than you.

yjwsrywmn wrote:

The Wizard JS wrote:

The new revolutionary idea is to only put in enough what is necessary to achieve the goal.

It's only revolutionary in your head. That "idea" is older than you.

Maybe so.......but most of them didn`t figure out how to do it a very effective way. :)

The Wizard JS wrote:

yjwsrywmn wrote:

It's only revolutionary in your head. That "idea" is older than you.

Maybe so.......but most of them didn`t figure out how to do it a very effective way. :)

And neither have you.

Hi Guys, so in regards of sub 3 you need to be hitting 6:50 per mile.

When doing your runs at this goal pace would it make sense to actually run faster than goal pace sort of like 6:40 ish per mile?

Target pace*

Lol

yjwsrywmn wrote:

The Wizard JS wrote:

Maybe so.......but most of them didn`t figure out how to do it a very effective way. :)

And neither have you.

I have! But you and some more have not understood that yet ;)

A sub 3 hour Marathon could be possible. But you still have to put a lot of work in for that.

Running is all about training and not getting injured.

Try to eat healthy and stay away from letsrun as much as possible.

Only basement dwellers and retired superstars are on here.

Good luck!

The Wizard JS wrote:

yjwsrywmn wrote:

And neither have you.

I have! But you and some more have not understood that yet ;)

Then why do the runners coached by you keep getting worse and worse results?

It must be some kind of magic!

yjwsrywmn wrote:

The Wizard JS wrote:

I have! But you and some more have not understood that yet ;)

Then why do the runners coached by you keep getting worse and worse results?

It must be some kind of magic!

They don`t! It`s just a made-up statement by some stalkers here. ;)

CallumMcc93 wrote:

Hi Guys, so in regards of sub 3 you need to be hitting 6:50 per mile.

When doing your runs at this goal pace would it make sense to actually run faster than goal pace sort of like 6:40 ish per mile?

I wouldn't worry about goal marathon pace runs at this stage. In any case, when you get your 10k and half times to what your 5k potential suggests (36 and 1:20), long runs can be slower than marathon pace, 7:30 or 8:00 per mile. At this stage, get the basics in place: increasing weekly mileage, running 6 days a week, lengthening long run, a mid week 10-12 miler, faster weekly 5k.

Hi guys, where in the world are some of you?

Good news here in England in regards of races taking place soon :)

Parkrun is also starting back in June