Running Pace Dilemma 26/06/10
I’ve been taking a closer look at the training paces in the marathon training plan I got from runnersworld.co.uk. The paces for the various runs seem to be a bit ...
I’ve been taking a closer look at the training paces in the marathon training plan I got from runnersworld.co.uk. The paces for the various runs seem to be a bit slow to me. I mean, much slower than I would normally go.
For example, I usually run easy at around 05:45 min/km – 06:30 min/km which equates to 09:15 min/mile – 10:27 min/mile. The training plan I posted has a long run training pace of 12:14 min/mile which works out as 07:36 min/km; substantially slower than my usual “easy” pace.
This means that if I somehow (with a miracle) managed to run the whole marathon at a pace of 12:14 min/mile I would finish in about 5 hours and 20 minutes. Is that okay? I mean, I’m not the lightest or fittest runner in the world and survival is my main goal. However, I’d also like to finish before they pack up to go home!
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That does seem a little slow, although dont forget your pace will probably deteriorate quite significantly in the later stages. I would say survival is most definately a good place to start
, but only you’re experience can really prepare you for how things will go on the day. The 8 mile times you mention seem good, but i guess alot will come down to how many long runs (15 mile plus) you get in as part of your training. Good luck though! look forward to reading more…