Sub 3 marathon. Now what?

Congratulations.

Now you can retire from the sport and write your memoirs.

First goal is to train through the winter.

Then, run a sub 1:18 half.

Forgot racing Marathons on a regular basis. They're bad for your health. If you don't have a sub-75 1/2 Marathon, make that your goal.

Shoot for sub-2:50 and know that if you make it, your pace will be about three minutes faster per mile than the average male for your age group. (source: http://www.pace-calculator.com/marathon-pace-comparison.php)

What do you mean by "regular basis" and "bad for your health?"

How often is too often, and what would happen?

Sub-2 marathon

Beat kipchoge in Boston

Sub 2:55 and then more! you got this

You could try to qualify for the New York City Marathon. I believe 2:55 for the marathon or 1:23 for the half marathon gets you a guaranteed entry.

Two or more per year is what Marathoners tend to race if not injured.

In regard to racing too many Marathons, one or two may be too many. No need to find out the hard way.

Real T&F athletes will be equally impressed with a sub-17:45 5K. You will be equally impressed with a sub-17:45 5K so do that.

Get ready to peak at your local Jingle Bell Jog!

I like shooting for a winter/early spring half. You seem due for a big PR there. Let that guide the marathon goal. But sub-2:55 >>> 2:50 doesn't seem like a huge reach with more structure/consistency.

Congratulations! I actually ran 2:59:21 at Philly a few weeks ago- we probably were right beside each other!

I’d say focus on your half next- maybe target one this spring? Based on your Philly time, you can definitely improve your half time substantially. I know you said you don’t particularly love 5Ks or 10Ks, but racing some of them while building for your half is definitely a good way to build speed and also get some practice in racing these shorter distances with slightly less pressure since they’re not your priority.

Break 3:07 in Edmonton

A lot of Daniels stuff looks good on paper but boils down to overwork or injury, not surprised missing 'key' workouts went to your benefit. One size fits all might be a decent enough start but longer term you have start doing more adjustments and thinking for yourself, as your situation is unique.

Where you are at you will progress more by working on your 10mi time. I suggest going after 60'