Is a 2:50 marathon reasonable?

Go run a half and see what happens, and base your training off that.

Do it again in 2 month and you should be able to see if it's a reasonable goal. You'll need to be around 80 min to consider it.

when did you graduate? did you do any running at all in the interim?

that said, it's probably doable given that you ran reasonably well in college good luck.

maffeboner wrote:

when did you graduate? did you do any running at all in the interim?

that said, it's probably doable given that you ran reasonably well in college good luck.

I graduated in 2017. Very little running in that 8 month time frame. Just started building up slowly a few months ago.

To the other poster, okay sounds good! I'll try to hop in a half in a couple months and see from there. I'll shoot for under that 80 min mark.

2:50 should be an absolute cakewalk.

I ran 2:50 off 40mpw having NEVER RUN BEFORE and about 7 months training. At 31 years old.

So yeah, aim higher.

WHOOOAAAA Nellie!!! Let's take a step back here. Have you done much research on the marathon, also known as the crown jewel of the running world? For your information 2:50 is bordering on world class for the marathon distance. I would recommend going out comfortably on your vegan marathon attempt and shoot for a sub-4. I think with proper training and choice of the proper fanny pack you can attain this feat. A key element is proper spacing of the walk break. Don't run tired, run fresh. And don't forget to hit the porta potties, and hit them often. Also choice of shoe is a key element. I have lots more advice if you have the time.

Good luck and God bless.