Still one if my greatest achievements getting round in the heat in 2011 and it really is a day that makes you proud.
I've never done a marathon in another city (nor do I intend to) but I would be amazed if anywhere else could top the support the London public give you
I was being flippant in my first comment, and was answering someone in my 2nd comment.
I realise your tongue was in your cheek but would just make the observation that a brisk walk is defined as 4 MPH or 6hrs 33 minutes for the marathon distance.
As one who failed by 18 minutes officially (13 minutes actually) to beat 4 hours when I ran London back in the dark ages maybe I have a vested interest but would respectfully suggest that anything faster than a brisk walk is in fact a run.
Well, this thread has certainly been an education. I've learned that some people enjoy running, some feel a great sense of achievement when they've run a long distance and that this sense of achievement doesn't seem to diminish with time. I've learned that people can and do raise great amounts of money for charity and that this not only benefits the wider community, but helps them to feel good about themselves and makes them feel a connection with lost loved ones. I've learned that the general public are very supportive of runners and that it is widely believed that the public in London are the most supportive of all. Most of all though I have learned never to cross a runner or to say anything that could upset one, for they are amongst the most sensitive souls on the planet and will close ranks more readily than the Met Police if faced with any criticism.
I did Run To The Beat half marathon last year and I'm not exaggerating when I say I was down to my final few percent of energy when I finally got round it. Made me realize that anyone who can do DOUBLE that is worthy of all the respect they get. What an achievement for those of you who took part.
I went down to watch from outside where I live and a couple of minutes later this fella came jogging past me!
ran the London 10k the last couple of years, admitedly with zero training whatsoever, did the last one in 48 mins and was literally dying at the finish line....fair play to anyone who runs that x4....I'd love to convince myself I could train to do it (and I probably could) but just don't have the motivation
Mileage is key my crazy mate, 792 miles for 2014 before today (but you have to build up gradually as I've found to my cost in the past!). Another thing is to try to get your 10k time down. Also I'm about 3 pounds lighter than last year, that's worth a bit, at a guess maybe 2 seconds per pound per mile. By the way they're great times you've got :-)
Jeez @Salad how on earth do you fit them miles in? My legs would be falling off! I just checked back on my Garmin account and I clocked 368 miles from Dec 16th when the marathon training schedule kicked in to Apr 5th, the day before the Paris Marathon. Thats an incredible effort in itself. Clearly what you put in is what you get out but wow. I'm assuming thats around 50 miles + a week, probably a little more if you're only counting 2014 miles?
I don't know how people do this, largely in the sense that when I get home from work, I eat, do a bit of work, then stare vacantly at the TV before going to bed. I would love to exercise regularly, but I don't know where I would find the energy from.
My sister ran it in around 4:16, whereas my uncle (who has been plagued by various injuries all year) did it in 5:08. Huge respect to anyone who does that run.
I run 5-6 times per week and mix it up eg. Rest - Speed - 5 Easy - Tempo - 5 Easy - Hills - Long Important to get in an midweek 11M+ run to back up your long run, so usually pad out (or sometimes just replace) the tempo.
A huge +1 for this being the book if you really want to improve. It's what I followed when I ran my PB and think I'll go back to it for the autumn
I have a rather geeky spreadsheet I was sent that allows you to move around the workouts, add in races and generally adapt the schedules in the book to suit yourself
x2 (not that I have followed their schedules yet but use them as general guidelines for the sort of stuff I should be doing) JB - from Jan 7th to start taper, averaged low 60s.
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No, I have never (and couldn't ) run a marathon. Doesn't make me a worse person than someone who has though.
Gonna go find a new tin hat as this one is dented!
Still one if my greatest achievements getting round in the heat in 2011 and it really is a day that makes you proud.
I've never done a marathon in another city (nor do I intend to) but I would be amazed if anywhere else could top the support the London public give you
As one who failed by 18 minutes officially (13 minutes actually) to beat 4 hours when I ran London back in the dark ages maybe I have a vested interest but would respectfully suggest that anything faster than a brisk walk is in fact a run.
He was hoping to do it in under 2.37.
I went down to watch from outside where I live and a couple of minutes later this fella came jogging past me!
Some of the times people have put on here are inspiring.
To come under 3 and a half hours must take a huge amount if work, commitment, discipline and character.
*doffs cap*
Think I need to buy that book you recommended
My sister ran it in around 4:16, whereas my uncle (who has been plagued by various injuries all year) did it in 5:08. Huge respect to anyone who does that run.
I have a rather geeky spreadsheet I was sent that allows you to move around the workouts, add in races and generally adapt the schedules in the book to suit yourself
(not that I have followed their schedules yet but use them as general guidelines for the sort of stuff I should be doing)
JB - from Jan 7th to start taper, averaged low 60s.