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So how far did you run in May?

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  • ebaymommy
    ebaymommy Posts: 1,067 Member

    Well, my current PR is 4:04 so my main goal is under 4 hours but I'm probably going to aim for somewhere in the 3:45-3:50 range. I don't know for sure how fast to push, I'm in MUCH better shape than I was 1-1.5 years ago. My old (1.5 years ago) 1/2 marathon PR was 1:59 and about 6-7 weeks ago (the end of April) I ran a 1:43 half and felt fantastic the whole time. In fact when I was done with the 1/2 I grabbed a drink of water, then turned around and walked about a mile back out on the course until I found my mom who was also running the 1/2 and turned around and ran the last mile back in with her. :)

    I want to run a smart marathon and not burn out at the end but I also want to push myself to do the best I can. Marathon pacing is hard, I think! Start too fast and pay dearly later....been there and it's not pretty. But I don't want to go too slow and run under my potential either.

    I just did a 1:42:27 half and did my marathon in 3:36:33.....so you might be a bit faster than you thinking. Of course, keeping it conservative is a good idea the first half. I went through 10 miles at 1:25 and the half at 1:50 and change.

    Feel free to pm me your outfit etc and I'll be sure to look out for ya and cheer ya on. I am thinking about being at the base of Lemon drop and running with peeps for a mile or so and then coming back for the next person.

    Wow, you ran a great marathon! I will probably start out with the 3:45 pace group and see how that feels. Actually I'm not much for running with a pace group but I like to see if I can keep them in my sights.

    I have my race number on my postcard and weather will somewhat dictate my clothing choices, but assuming good conditions probably a gray tank top, black shorts and black under armour cap. :) I'll message you when it gets closer....would be cool to meet a fellow MFPer in real life! Plus my hubby & kids aren't coming to the race, so I won't have any fans to cheer me on.
  • brandyk77
    brandyk77 Posts: 605 Member

    I have my race number on my postcard and weather will somewhat dictate my clothing choices, but assuming good conditions probably a gray tank top, black shorts and black under armour cap. :) I'll message you when it gets closer....would be cool to meet a fellow MFPer in real life! Plus my hubby & kids aren't coming to the race, so I won't have any fans to cheer me on.

    Sounds like a plan. I'll let you know my final info as well. I will more than likely be wearing my team singlet which is very distinctive. I'll send you a pic.
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    221 for me - a little on the low side
  • lauleipop
    lauleipop Posts: 260 Member
    62 miles. Marathon training starts this month, so my mileage will be higher. I'm also participating in the Runner's World Run Streak, so that will add on a mile a day.
  • _canuckrunner_
    _canuckrunner_ Posts: 364 Member
    93 km - pretty good for me but aiming to break 100 km for June
  • danabrash
    danabrash Posts: 67
    113 miles for me; it's the most I've ever run in a month.
    I'm running my first full marathon a week from today, so in my taper week and enjoying the eating. :)
    My goal is to complete in under 4:00, but we'll see. My PR for a 1/2 is 1:50 right now.
  • lesle1
    lesle1 Posts: 354 Member
    Only 117. Pretty bad for me.
  • kath711
    kath711 Posts: 710 Member
    Joined this a while back but never posted monthly mileage before, 156 this month. Up for me as I am training for a marathon this fall.
  • ebaymommy
    ebaymommy Posts: 1,067 Member
    113 miles for me; it's the most I've ever run in a month.
    I'm running my first full marathon a week from today, so in my taper week and enjoying the eating. :)
    My goal is to complete in under 4:00, but we'll see. My PR for a 1/2 is 1:50 right now.

    Good luck to you next weekend! What marathon are you running?
  • athensguy
    athensguy Posts: 550
    262.31 miles.
  • FoxyMcDeadlift
    FoxyMcDeadlift Posts: 771 Member
    72 miles. Ran a marathon at the end of April and focusing mostly on weights right now, need to start a new training programme
  • Dizzle_65
    Dizzle_65 Posts: 249 Member
    85 Miles, gradually increasing as have a Marathon in October. Had a 10 mile and a 10k race in May otherwise would have been nearer 100

    Got a Trail Half Marathon later this month in Snowdonia which will be good practice.
  • malenahan
    malenahan Posts: 73 Member
    252 for May.
  • FatAssBecky
    FatAssBecky Posts: 58 Member
    Ran 81 miles in May and did 122 miles in total (adding bike, elliptical, walking, etc.). Good for me!
  • Ribena145
    Ribena145 Posts: 201 Member
    Only about 35 miles, but am cycling as well and just getting back into running again this year, plus I had injury I was recovering from
  • Kupe
    Kupe Posts: 758 Member
    132km was run, got sick at the end of the month. Running went out the window.
  • AmyEm3
    AmyEm3 Posts: 784 Member
    115 miles in May.
  • MissXFit13
    MissXFit13 Posts: 217 Member
    When I added it up, far more than I thought. 117 miles. Starting marathon training now!
  • dsak
    dsak Posts: 367 Member
    79 miles!
  • Nina9925
    Nina9925 Posts: 33
    Gosh you all have inspired to me run more :) My 3 mile runs seem to never add up
  • Jonathanfales
    Jonathanfales Posts: 38 Member
    178 in May, going for 210 in June!!!
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