CarsonRuns Member

I'd say more like 1:45 to 2:15.

Are you positive they are both from the same year? Manufacturers make adjustments every year.

So?

In the context of your question, it is not that significant. The general rule is 1 to 2 seconds faster per mile for every pound lost. 6 pounds isn't going to get you from 36 to 22 in the 5K. 22 pounds would likely only get you a minute faster per mile. Still not back to 22. What will get you there is running more easy…

6 pounds is not overweight. 22 pounds is really not that significant at this stage of your running. You just need to regain your aerobic fitness by running lots of easy miles, conversational pace miles. As you were a runner before, some of the physical adaptations remain, so it will come back to you more quickly than it…

42 runner sample is way too small to be statistically significant. 7 minutes is a big deal. All runners were under trained going into the 12 week program. There is way to much wrong with this study to give it an credence.

Just don't drive yourself crazy trying to hit a specific number. Get in the range and recognize what the effort feels like and try to duplicate that Perceived Level of Effort (PLE) each time you do an easy effort run.

Distance races are those that are 800m or longer. You qualify to be here. It takes distance training to execute a solid 5K.

If you are not used to running the slower pace, it will feel harder for a couple weeks as your body adjusts to it.

I concur with both responses.

Just run.

Yep. That will be a good base with 12 to 16 3 times a month. The closer to 40 (or even 50 :) ) you get the better prepared you will be.

Are you in the middle of a marathon training block right now? If not, why are you doing 18 and 19 mile runs? You'll get the adaptations you need doing 12 to 16 miles and you won't have the fatigue that comes from those longer runs. ETA: I missed the part where the OP said the marathons were at the end of May.

You can run at night. Buy a headlamp (torch). You can run at lunch. Block off your schedule. You can run in the cold. Buy a hat and gloves. You can run in the morning. Set an alarm and GET UP when it goes off. You can run in the evening. Change clothes when you get home before you turn on the tele. Bottom line is, there is…

Just to give you some perspective on training at easy paces. When I ran my HM PR a couple years back, more than 80% of my mileage was slower than a 9:00 mile. I ran 1:28. It works.

More miles, more miles, more miles. 16 mile long run is a good idea, but you need the rest of the weekly milage to support it. You should be close to 50 miles per week. If you are trying to break 2, you don't need to worry about LT pace. Your aerobic engine is what needs to be developed. You do that by running more easy…

Totally unnecessary for a half. Just eat normally in the days leading up to the race. Maybe eat at maintenance for the last couple days. Eat safe foods. Nothing new prior to or on race day. Hydrate well in the 3 days leading up to the race.

It doesn't hurt less, it hurts different.

Spot on.

My recommendation, to make sure you have a good training and marathon experience, is to average 25 miles per week for 12 to 18 months prior to starting a marathon training plan.

@Training2BeFast - When is the last time you really ran an all out effort in a 5K race?

The calculators assume equivalent fitness and training for each prediction and the simple truth is that maybe 10% of marathon participants meet this criteria. The vast majority are under trained.

Doing this has the potential to leave you injured. But then it again, it might not. Is there a clear benefit to it? Not as far as I'm concerned.

The fewer workouts you do, the more volume you can add too. So, if you cut speed work/hills back to once a week or once every other week, you could do more easy running as you wouldn't have stressed the muscles as much.

I firmly believe that recovery is an integral part of any training plan. Sometimes, that recovery can be accomplished with an easy run, sometimes not. Personally, I take one rest day a week during base phase, but will run up to 12 consecutive days during some training cycles with as many as 10 runs in a week. I don't…

How about an intermediate goal. Train to walk a 10K, 10 miler or Half Marathon first. 26.2 miles is a looooooong way. No need to rush into it.

Not exactly. The body is always using a combination of glycogen and fat stores for energy. We train the body to use a higher percentage of fat, and to become more efficient at using it. Also, you never run out of glycogen. It is the energy source used by the brain. When the stores get low, the brain monopolizes what is…

So much wrong with this. Protein before a race is not a good idea. Too hard to digest. Gels don't dehydrate you. You just need water to aid absorbtion. Salt doesn't cause cramping. Sports drinks give you fuel from the sugars.

Yeah, race it. Plenty of recovery time for the second one.

Same here. Always fasted for early morning runs. No fuel on the run either. Water only if it's in the 80s or above.