Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Yet another pacing question!

  • 13-05-2009 9:49pm
    #1
    Cerlan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78 ✭✭


    Hey people. Doing Cork marathon aswell. Original plan was to try do it in 4 hours. Training slacked off because of injury so wasn't confident of trying for that time but went out tonight and ran 12 miles at an 8:45 minute pace. Found it tough but not too tough and on a really hilly route. Heart rate averaged 167 of a 190 max.

    My question is, would it be madness to set off in Cork at a 9.15 pace? Usually run my long runs at a ten minute pace but would like to go for the 4 hour time. Just don't want to have to slow to a walk for the last 6 miles!


Comments

  • #2
    colblimp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,168 ✭✭✭colblimp


    Cerlan wrote: »
    Hey people. Doing Cork marathon aswell. Original plan was to try do it in 4 hours. Training slacked off because of injury so wasn't confident of trying for that time but went out tonight and ran 12 miles at an 8:45 minute pace. Found it tough but not too tough and on a really hilly route. Heart rate averaged 167 of a 190 max.

    My question is, would it be madness to set off in Cork at a 9.15 pace? Usually run my long runs at a ten minute pace but would like to go for the 4 hour time. Just don't want to have to slow to a walk for the last 6 miles!

    Without knowing details of your training before you were injured, I'd suggest going off at 9:00 pace. You will finish in under 4 hours if you keep it at that pace but I'm sure with all the crowds and the whole race day experience, you'll be able to speed up, maybe even finish in 3:45!


  • #3
    --amadeus--
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,096 ✭✭✭--amadeus--


    It depends on your training, how far your long runs have been, your prior running history, etc. If you are fairly new to marathons I would suggest starting slowly and trying to pick it up if you can rather than setting off too fast and paying the price


  • #4
    macinalli
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 907 ✭✭✭macinalli


    Hi Cerlan,

    I had a similar story prior to Dublin last year. Injury interrupted my training too but on the day I was feeling good at half way and upped the pace and paid for it in the last 6-7 miles. I'd say that if you're feeling unsure then be conservative til maybe mile 18 and take it from there.

    I haven't done it yet, but I'd love to do negative splits and finish a marathon well. Maybe this year!


  • #5
    RJC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 390 ✭✭RJC


    I'd agree with that. be conservative to start with. If you 'feel' ok on the day start to up your pace (or more likely to hold onto your pace). A long slow walk home may make you feel bad and as it is your first you want to enjoy the experience.

    good luck


  • #6
    Cerlan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78 ✭✭Cerlan


    Cheers for the advice guys. Have done a 15 mile run, 2 16 milers, 2 18 milers, and 2 20 milers in training all at 10 minute or so pace so think I am not too badly prepared, despite the injury. Touch wood. Reckon I'll set off at 9.15 pace, grit my teeth and see how long I can hold it for. Have a few buddies who are doing the relay to keep me company so hopefully they should be able to spur me on...


  • Advertisement
Advertisement