Marathon on 20-25 mi/week

Training Advice/Discussion

15 years ago 10/29/2008 6:58pm EDT

I've become halfway tempted to run a marathon on my current levels of 20-25 miles/week, with my longest run being 6 miles, mostly to see how I compare other runners in my office who run a lot of miles (50-75) but at far slower paces.

I'm 40 yrs old and currently capable of a 19 min 5k but never race beyond 5k. I feel like I could maintain at least 8-830 pace for a considerable distance but obviously. I'm not sure how my body would hold up for 26.2... although given a relatively injury-free history, I have little doubt I could complete the distance. I ran a 4:30 mile many moons ago as a high schooler, and recently ran 5:30 off of 15 or so miles a week, if that is any indication of anything.

So, just wondering what you all think my marathon time could be off of my current training. thanks for any assistance provided

15 years ago 10/29/2008 7:31pm EDT

re: Darryl Beard

15 years ago 10/29/2008 9:07pm EDT

re: Darryl Beard

You'd have a hell of a time FINISHING a marathon off of that non-training you're doing. Simply put, your legs won't carry you that far (26 miles) since they are so unprepared. Also, the fact that your body doesn't know how to burn fat (something you learn from high mileage and long runs) effectivly will spell certian doom around 17-18 miles. You're in for a world of hurt bud. Why is everyone always looking for the easiest way to do everything? Why not really train for a marathon and see what you can do?

-The Killer

15 years ago 10/29/2008 9:13pm EDT

re: twoinchkiller

twoinchkiller wrote:
You'd have a hell of a time FINISHING a marathon off of that non-training you're doing. Simply put, your legs won't carry you that far (26 miles) since they are so unprepared. Also, the fact that your body doesn't know how to burn fat (something you learn from high mileage and long runs) effectivly will spell certian doom around 17-18 miles. You're in for a world of hurt bud. Why is everyone always looking for the easiest way to do everything? Why not really train for a marathon and see what you can do?
-The Killer

The Idiot, when you learn a little more about running, you can come on here and tell someone they are non training. Until that time, why don't you take an Uzi and let it kick back while you pump a few rounds into your skull!!!

15 years ago 10/29/2008 9:16pm EDT

re: marathons arent that difficult

I'd guess that you'd be around 4:30 to be honest. i would walk for 30 sec. to 1 min. after every mile, and run at about 9 minute pace. If you feel good at 18-20 (which you won't), you could go faster. It would be MUCH better to just train for a marathon!

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