First marathon time, any help?

Training Advice/Discussion Marathon

15 years ago 10/04/2008 9:26pm EDT

I am running KC on 10-18, with a build up to 84 mile high mileage weeks as of 9-28. My 21 miler pace ranged run from 7:05 to 7:20, depending on the temperature. This week I have gotten my legs back and have run:

sun 12 miles comfortable at 7:00 pace

mon 10k tempo at 6:20 pace

tu 10 miles comfortable at 6:48 pace

we 7 miles comfortably hard at 6:15 pace

th 10 miles recovery at 7:02 pace

fr 9 miles at comfortable at 6:52 pace

sat 6 miles easy at 7:05 pace

What pace/time should I attempt over the 26.2 in 2 weeks? Any help appreciated.

15 years ago 10/04/2008 9:44pm EDT

re: marathon time

Based on the limited info, 2:50-2:55. But could be slower if you aren't feeling strong at the end of 21.

15 years ago 10/04/2008 9:44pm EDT

re: marathon time

15 years ago 10/04/2008 11:16pm EDT

re: hills and low key

granted they were the second and third marathons, and i was doing more mileage, but I ran 2:50 and i didn't have weeks that fast.

15 years ago 10/06/2008 10:31pm EDT

re: former marathoner

What pace should I try to go out through the half, and being my first, should I try to negative spit, or see what I can handle and hold on? Thanks.

15 years ago 10/07/2008 6:18am EDT

re: marathon time

Your training looks very similar to my last Marathon.

I ran on a cold, and windy day in Chicago. I went though the half in 1:27, and stayed there for a while until the wheels came off a bit at the end for 3:00.

I would say to try and hit the half at 1:30, and stay at that pace until ~19-21. At that point, it's time to run with what you've got left. You may also want to see if they have a 2:50, or 3:00 pace group to hang out with for part of the time to help keep you even.

15 years ago 10/07/2008 10:54pm EDT

re: run for the sun

Based on what you've given, I agree 2:50 to 2:55 is completely within reach. I'd say 1:28 through the half, then see what you can do to pick up time through the finish. Worst case scenario, you falter and lose a few minutes, and still finish sub 3 hours.

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