1. You have 5 minutes to get into the proper clothes/shoes.
2. Then, you have 15 minutes to warm up.
3. Then, you start a 26.2 mile run on an indoor, concrete track.
4. You have access to your desired fluids/energy after every lap.
How fast could you run it?
I think I might be good for a sub 2 hour performance.
Zero wrote:
1. You have 5 minutes to get into the proper clothes/shoes.
2. Then, you have 15 minutes to warm up.
3. Then, you start a 26.2 mile run on an indoor, concrete track.
4. You have access to your desired fluids/energy after every lap.
How fast could you run it?
I liked the premise, but the indoor concrete thing is unnecessary. I am not going to consider that in my response.
The cool part about this premise is that you have to take into account whether or not you just ate a huge meal or have not eaten in hours. What type of training you are in within this month, year... and then what type of training you are in within this week... did you do a hard workout yesterday/ this morning?
Those are the interesting things to consider with this idea of a questions.
IN any case... i am starting marathon training for a race at the end of april. i did a solid 14 mile run around 6:30 pace on monday. its my longest run in about 9 months. my goal marathon pace is 5:59. Yesterday was an easy day. I would say I would be able to run 2:45 if i ran a marathon today on a flat course. 6:18 pace
Zero wrote:
1. You have 5 minutes to get into the proper clothes/shoes.
2. Then, you have 15 minutes to warm up.
3. Then, you start a 26.2 mile run on an indoor, concrete track.
4. You have access to your desired fluids/energy after every lap.
How fast could you run it?
6:00 pace.
probably 8' flat pace. currently in a sweater, jeans and boots and have already run 12 miles today
i would be going all out too
i'm no where near any running clothes so i would probably take that 5 min to empty my colon
slowly, ive just eaten a massive curry and have already run twice today, one of which was a tempo.
So imagine at about 8 minute pace- 3.30ish
375 minutes.
I'm also going to basically ignore the thing about being indoors. I'll take it to mean that the surface is not an issue, the course is flat and the weather's not an issue. I have running apparel in the room with me, so that's a plus (but I only have running pants, and I'd prefer shorts for a marathon). I feel a little sick. I haven't run longer than 9 miles in many months. Conclusion: I don't think I'd even try for anything under 7:00 pace because I'm going to start falling apart at halfway no matter what.
Reference: my one marathon, 7 years ago, was 2:47.
You're not following the rules. Did you Occupy this past fall?
I'd crank out a 2:40, bare ass nekkid.
I just had Indian food for lunch about 45 minutes ago and now my stomach hurts.
I got some shorts and flats in my car so I am set there.
I have not ran over 10miles since I ran 2:44 in the Fall.
I would say 2:55 maybe if my stomach can settle 3:30 if not.
I feel pretty darn good at the moment...I think I'd be good for a 4 hour marathon.
2:50...just ate a lot...ran hard yesterday and ran 10 miles over lunch...bonus I have running shorts, socks, shoes here...maybe 2:45 if I yacked right away
Zero wrote:
1. You have 5 minutes to get into the proper clothes/shoes.
2. Then, you have 15 minutes to warm up.
3. Then, you start a 26.2 mile run on an indoor, concrete track.
4. You have access to your desired fluids/energy after every lap.
How fast could you run it?
Why does it have to be a concrete track? And how far is each lap - 150m, 200m, 400m? Can we switch directions periodically?
Probably could run between 3:05-3:10 right now. My IT bands probably wouldn't like this exercise.
I'm 53 years old for any point of reference.
5:00 or dnf. injured. I'd probably break a bone or tear something if I forced myself to run
I just got back from lifting and running. I also just ate 10 ounces of carrots and a pbj. Should I consider these things as well?
I know one thing is for sure - I wouldn't waste my time warming up for 15 minutes. Do you really need to warm up for a marathon? The answer for just about everyone should be no.
Ya you really blew it with the whole indoor concrete thing. I just had Chinese food and put in a solid effort this morning. Hmmm, I'll say 3:20. A tiny track on concrete would murder me.
Yes, it must be an indoor concrete track. 400m.
I'm good for a 3:20 probably but I'd fvck up my knee something fierce.
I can predict that one:
DNF
or more likely
DNS