Marathon training

[Jones]

Anyone run a marathon :?: I'm running Snowdonia Marathon on the 30th October so we're well into our training now.

I've run loads of 1/2 marathons and I've found with a decent base fitness from cycling I could do a couple of longish runs before the event and get away with it :roll: but I'm not risking it in Snowdonia for a full marathon

Its been a bit of a shock to the system running to a schedule 6 days a week but I can see a huge difference and I never thought I'd be heading off straight after work for a 10 mile mid week run :shock:

Just off to do a hilly 18 miles, its the long runs that are still a bit of a challenge :shock:

Somebody tell me you start to get used to them

 

[Sithlord]

When I were a yoof .. many moons ago,, I used to do a lot ,, did the odd full marathon, and lots of halves, it takes a lot of mental and pysical training dude.. , I find nowdays though since they have changed to snickers,, I can easily do a full one.. ... they just seem smaller

 

[Kestonian]

I entered a marathon once. I got a peanut stuck under my foreskin


Actually, I did run the London Marathon once. It was horrible. I was pretty nippy over 10km (regularly going sub 35 minutes) but with the cockiness of yoof I thought this would translate to the full distance being easy. Let's just say I learned the hard way that you need to regularly do long runs to make progress.

 

[highlandsflyer]

The key here is whether or not you are concerned about a competitive time.

I don't fancy a marathon in the hills unless I can take five hours!

Poor knees!

To me your existing condition and experience is not far off.

No one trains for marathons by running them.

Except Eddie Izzard perhaps.

Your half marathons will stand you in good stead and some longer runs in the hills likewise.

I have cycled every road in beautiful Snowdonia, don't fancy running them!

Best wishes.

 

[rojo]

When I were a yoof .. many moons ago,, I used to do a lot ,, did the odd full marathon, and lots of halves, it takes a lot of mental and pysical training dude.. , I find nowdays though since they have changed to snickers,, I can easily do a full one.. ... they just seem smaller

 

[kaiser]

I enjoy the long runs have you been trying out your nutrition?

 

[drystonepaul]

Long runs are mostly about getting things right mentally. As long as you have the confidence and belief that you can run the full 26.2 miles then half the battle is over.
Obviously good training and preparation will help and if you've already put in a few halves and regular training runs then you're technique and conditioning will be well on the way there.

I've done six marathons over the past five years, one was the London and the rest were the Jungfrau Mountain Marathon in Switzerland, http://www.jungfrau-marathon.ch/ws2/en/ which is all uphill and finishes at an altitude of 2100 metres.
I'm not a very good runner, and have always felt under-trained, but quitting is worse than losing so it's just a case of getting on with it.

 

[TheGreenRabbit]

Get a few long runs in before the even, I used to go out 2-3 times before a race and run for tiem not distance, say 6 hours at below race pace, pick a nice day and just get out and enjoy the countryside. 2.47 was my best time

 

[kaiser]

6hr long run

 

[Jones]

Well 18.5 very hilly miles felt a lot easier than the flat 17 I did last week so I must be getting used to it

Drystonepaul my wife has been on at me for the last couple of years to do the Jungfrau Marathon, she left me a list of questions to ask you about accommodation etc. but I've lost it so I'll get back to you later about it if thats o.k

Time wise I'm not out to run it fast as I want to enjoy it and be able to go out for a beer in the evening but I don't intend being out there longer than 3.30 ish.

Just off for a fairly fast 9 miles to get the legs working again