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    Berlin1987

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    1 post. Last post 4 years ago.
    4 years ago 08/23/2021 12:20pm EDT

    I started running about three years ago. I ran my first half marathon in April 2019 (1 hour 42 minutes). I then signed up for another half marathon and a full marathon. Covid hit and they were postponed. My training tapered off during the lockdowns - I still ran, but didn't follow a training plan. I normally run about three-four times a week, each time around 10 km (6.2 miles). So around 40 km a week (25 miles).

    Yesterday I ran the Berlin half marathon in 1 hour 39 minutes. I still have my place for the marathon in five weeks.

    My question: Having not really done any real training, is it realistic to get in shape to run my first marathon in five weeks given my half marathon time? I have until Friday to decide and get my money back if not.

    Any advice and/or tips for training in that time would be much appreciated.

    THANK YOU!

  • Yes you can do it

    Anonymous Poster

    4 years ago 08/23/2021 12:32pm EDT
    re: Berlin1987

    Your half marathon is a good enough pace you shouldn't really have any issue running the full marathon. Berlin is a forgiving course. Hills make it more obvious when someone isn't quite up to form, so not an issue with Berlin. Five weeks is a good amount, you can do three really big weeks from now to then. I'd try getting up to 70km between now and then by adding in one more day of running per week than you are currently and emphasizing the long run. You could probably run near your half marathon pace by then if you get that mileage up the next month. Sub 3:30 could be in the cards.

  • Kipchoge fan

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    4 years ago 08/24/2021 4:46am EDT
    re: Berlin1987

    You can run marathon, but do not expect to run it fast. Try to aim around 4:00 and also do not try to run 70k/week because you will injure yourself. Do 2 more longruns (25k and 30k) and use last 2 weeks to taper.

  • Mort McMurray

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    4 years ago 08/24/2021 5:20am EDT
    re: Berlin1987

    You will be able to get from the start line to the finish line. If that is your goal, then go for it.

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