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Marathon Plan

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  • #32
    pavb2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,362 ✭✭✭pavb2


    Had a 10 and an 8 km run during the week and had planned to do a 30 km at the weekend but Fri to Sunday I was just too fatigued. Went to bed early but had no effect so took 3 days off, missed the 30 and just did 11 today hopefully I'll do the 30 at the end of this week and adjust the plan accordingly which is coming up to the taper.

    Glad I started this thread as looking back in ten years time after I've parked the mobility scooter, got the stairlift up to bed and doubting whether I really did run those distances I can revert back to this thread.

    Thanks to all who've posted I really appreciate it.



  • #33
    liamooooo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33 ✭liamooooo


    Great effort over the months



  • #34
    pavb2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,362 ✭✭✭pavb2


    Getting closer now I’ve been training in the aerobic zone to try and improve endurance not allowing my Heart Rate to go over 137 bpm my max is 173 bpm. This had the effect of putting a minute or more on my minutes per km pace from 6.45 mins km to 8 or more.

    So do I stay in this HR zone for the marathon or forget about it and go back to my previous faster pace or run at a higher heart rate and if so what should my race HR be? My concern is because I’ve been training at a slower pace will I be able to increase it for the marathon and what pace should I aim for.

    I suppose what I’m looking for is a plan for the race how many sections do I break it into, do I go by pace or heart rate.



  • #35
    Trampas
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    I wouldn’t have thought MP be around mid 150’s. Just build into the marathon. Let the race come to you than you go to the race. If your pace is 7 min kms then start off 7:15 and relax and then increase the pace after a few km to closer to 7 min. Maybe a downhill will help. Just relax and don’t worry about it. Your HR might be a little higher at start due to adrenaline



  • #36
    StiffLittleFingers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 ✭StiffLittleFingers


    You should have a good idea of the pace you're comfortable with for 26 miles from your long runs. I'd put the watch and heart rate monitor away and enjoy the experience. Tag along with a pacer group if you want a time, it will take allow you to relax and not have to think about the watch. As a previous poster said, don't get carried away at the start. Make sure you're well fuelled and hydrated which will play a big part in how your second half plays out.



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