Sub 3HR Fall Marathon Thread - The quest for less amateur glory begins?

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3 years ago 02/12/2021 1:42pm EST

re: WestCoastin'

There are no secrets or magic tricks rly (far as I know anyways). Bring it up progressively, add 4-5 miles per week (the 10% rule of thumb doesnt work too good starting low), cut back every 4-5 weeks then bring it up again. Listen to your body and err on the side of caution.

All of that you want to modulate depending on different factors (age, weight, general fitness, injury history etc.).

I understand the question was directed to someone else but hey, the more opinions the better. Or something. :)

3 years ago 02/12/2021 5:19pm EST

re: fatsos

Thank you for sharing! Extra opinions and input are always appreciated. The 4-5 mile progression per week (or two) is what I was leaning towards and adjusting as needed.

I am also considering the possibility of doubles in the future as I build up I have not included doubles much as part of my prior training but have read that seems to be beneficial when gradually building and seeking to limit the chance of injury.

I have stayed pretty much injury free aside from an on/off knee that can nag me at times. I think my previous shortfall was due to pushing too hard and trying to do too much. At age 33 I'm hoping to have enough in the tank to make a run or two at a BQ time.

Some local races have just been added for the Spring and I am hoping that's a sign we can get some added to the Fall calendar.

3 years ago 02/12/2021 5:41pm EST

re: Free_the_thigh

Free_the_thigh wrote:
highhoppingworm wrote:
Wanted to bump this thread given how important it was to me over the course of late 2019 and early 2020 just as I was starting to take running more seriously.
I ended up breaking 3 this AM in a solo TT. 2:53:09 for 26.3 on GPS. I know this has been inactive for 8 months or so but it seemed only fitting to bump it up one more time. This was some good redemption from blowing up in my target marathon in Feb. It is also interesting that it came at the end of a 5k cycle where I was running 60-65 miles a week. In fact, I haven’t had a long run over 16 miles since the failed marathon back in February.
If any of the original contributors are still out there thanks for all of the help and encouragement. Now onto bigger and better things!
I’m still around. That’s an amazing result, especially solo!
My progress since this thread died off has been much less climactic. Developed Morton’s neuroma last winter after an 18:30 5k
Until recently it had gone away and I had consistently been running, but not at the mileage needed for a marathon.
Did a short 800m cycle and ran 2:14 (I think) in the fall, then had been training for a 5k, I thought I was close to sub 18 shape, but work got busy before my time trial (was training with a group, so I couldn’t just move the date forward) and my mileage dropped off. Ran a 18:34. Overall the focus on speed work has definitely assisted, I can get down to 3:30-3:40 pace relatively easily now, and 4:15 doesn’t seem as daunting.
Unfortunately after the recent 5k I got sick and then my arthritis flared up, so I move been sidelined for a few weeks now.
Still sub 3 dreaming though, hopefully in the fall if races get going

Ooof. I’m dealing with some Morton’s neuroma issues of my own right now. What a horribly frustrating injury. Hope you can get healthy and stay healthy soon.

3 years ago 02/13/2021 5:00am EST

re: WestCoastin'

33 is still young (I'm 43...). You have all the time in the world to BQ.

I'd say you have some margin before doubles become helpful, though I'm not an expert on that (or anything rly). I've only started including some in last cple of weeks myself, going from 60 to 70mpw.

3 years ago 02/13/2021 8:56am EST

re: WestCoastin'

It was actually the same, if not more before moving up to my first ultra. Although the way I did it was very unhealthy for both my relationship with running and my body. It was also rather pointless, I would just split long runs in half. There was no structure. It was just me trying to get in as much mileage as possible in a week. Before that, I was just running an hour a day with a two hour long run. No attention to pace or a specific mileage.

I made my best strides in my endurance when I ran for time and not pace, but I was also forced into running two hours a day every day no matter white. That’s another story entirely on its own.

Like others mentioned, your best bet is to increase it slowly and safely. If you’re only between 20 and 30 miles a week right now, just running a little bit more each week and doing that will make a huge amount of gains for you. Above all also, just having fun with it

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