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I want to run the DCM but.....

  • 28-07-2010 12:21pm
    #1
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭


    1. The farthest I've run non stop is 10 miles
    2. I've been running less than 4 months
    3. I don't want my first marathon to suck!

    Any suggestions? Run or Wait?


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  • #2
    Peckham
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,559 ✭✭✭Peckham


    Number 3 is very subjective. What do you mean by "suck"? Do you mean this in the time context? For some people a 3:30 marathon would "suck", for many others this would be a PB they have chased for years and years!


  • #3
    ecoli
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,762 ✭✭✭✭ecoli


    mrslow wrote: »
    1. The farthest I've run non stop is 10 miles
    2. I've been running less than 4 months
    3. I don't want my first marathon to suck!

    Any suggestions? Run or Wait?

    Why not tackle a spring marathon. You will prob be able to so dublin but think you would enjoy it more if you had a solid base built up and you have less of an injury risk


  • #4
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    I want to complete it without wishing I had never taken it on, if that makes sense?


  • #5
    heffsarmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭heffsarmy


    How fast can you run 10miles?


  • #6
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    how do you feel about running 20-30 miles a week, every week from now on?


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  • #7
    Peckham
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,559 ✭✭✭Peckham


    mrslow wrote: »
    I want to complete it without wishing I had never taken it on, if that makes sense?

    Well, somewhere between miles 18 and 26 everyone wishes they hadn't taken it on! :D

    How many days a week do you run?
    How often do you run 10 miles?
    What's your weekly mileage like?
    How consistent is your running? (in terms of numbers of runs each week)
    How many days a week would you be willing to train?


  • #8
    Peckham
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,559 ✭✭✭Peckham


    Take a look at the training plan here

    How would you feel about jumping in to that at week 5 and building up over the following weeks as it shows?


  • #9
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    I run 20 miles per week broken down in 4/5 sessions. Yesterday was the first time i had run 10 miles. i have been working on my 10k time and have gotten it down from 57 mins to 49:50. 8 miles is really comfortable but at a slow pace. 10 miles in 90ish minutes


  • #10
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    Peckham wrote: »
    Take a look at the training plan here

    How would you feel about jumping in to that at week 5 and building up over the following weeks as it shows?

    Looks good! How vital is the cross training? I don't have a bike and getting to a pool is difficult?

    Thanks for all the replies by the way.


  • #11
    rofno1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭rofno1


    Get thee to this thread and join us in our first marathon!

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055902744


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  • #12
    Peckham
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,559 ✭✭✭Peckham


    mrslow wrote: »
    Looks good! How vital is the cross training? I don't have a bike and getting to a pool is difficult?

    A lot of people (me included) don't bother with cross training, but it's undoubtedly beneficial in improving both your fitness and recovery without the impact of running.


  • #13
    ecoli
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,762 ✭✭✭✭ecoli


    Peckham wrote: »
    A lot of people (me included) don't bother with cross training, but it's undoubtedly beneficial in improving both your fitness and recovery without the impact of running.

    Walking 3-4 mile brisk miles can also simulate similar effects in the body to aid recovery as opposed to complete rest. Personally i take rest days @ approx 2 min slower than my easy pace and do 3-5 miles at this pace. body is still recovering but it aids what is called active recovery.

    Again each to there own


  • #14
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,540 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    Why not do a half marathon and aim for the full next year so you'll get the times you want ?


  • #15
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    I'm going for it - What the hell!


  • #16
    ct_roy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 233 ✭✭ct_roy


    mrslow wrote: »
    I'm going for it - What the hell!

    i was in a similar position to yourself at exactly this time last year - almost to the day

    see here
    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055633738

    my times then were very similar to yours.

    my advice would definitely be to go for it and follow the Hal Higdon plan posted earlier in the thread.

    the training will be tough in parts given you will be significantly upping your mileage between now and october but persistence and looking after your legs will get you there.

    i'm delighted I went for it and managed to achieve my goal of coming in under 4 hours and am ramping up the the training again now for this years DCM.

    best of luck with the training!


  • #17
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    ct_roy wrote: »
    i was in a similar position to yourself at exactly this time last year - almost to the day

    see here
    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055633738

    my times then were very similar to yours.

    my advice would definitely be to go for it and follow the Hal Higdon plan posted earlier in the thread.

    the training will be tough in parts given you will be significantly upping your mileage between now and october but persistence and looking after your legs will get you there.

    i'm delighted I went for it and managed to achieve my goal of coming in under 4 hours and am ramping up the the training again now for this years DCM.

    best of luck with the training!

    Thanks Roy, Did you enjoy it or cry like a little girl for the last 10 miles?


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