What would be a good time to go for? I just did a half marathon in 2:15. I'm thinking of going for 6 hours. Is that too ambitious or too easy?
2007-09-01 23:51:11 · 7 answers · asked by Ichiro 2 in Sports ➔ Running
Anything between 4:40 to 5:00 is realistic.
It depends on how your training has been. If you did the half marathon and still have plenty of energy and not in pain that day or the following pain, then you have enough time to build up more endurance. Just make sure you have some training over the next few months to include higher milage such as 15 miles as well as get used to 30-40 miles per week of training.
Typically, people need extra 10-20% more time for the second half of marathon than the first. So, your second half time may be 2:30-2:45, if you train adequatelly. The mistake people make is that they tend to run the first half too fast and don't save enough for the second half. As a result, they hit the wall in mile 20 or on, having to walk the rest of the way. You half marathon time will be faster than your time at the midpoint of the marathon, or else you ran the first half too fast.
Keep training and aim for higher goal. 6 hours will be the worse case scenerio - finishing first half 2:20 and walk the rest of the way for 3:40 (ie brisk walking speed of 3.6 mph x 3 1/2 hours). Surely you can do better than that.
2007-09-02 15:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's way too easy but, as it's your first marathon, your only real goal should be to finish. I have done 5 marathons and have enjoyed running in them. Based on your half time, sub 4 hours 45 minutes would be an attainable but not overly daunting time to shoot for. Just enjoy it!! And don't worry about time so much. But if you did a 215 half, there's no way you wouldn't be able to come in under 5. If you're determined to set a time goal, I would say shoot for under 5 hours. That would be realistic. Good luck!!
2007-09-02 00:09:19 · answer #2 · answered by jrunner44 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Time won't be your problem. Marathons are simply mind over matter. You have to increase your mileage so you get in some 18-22 mile runs - 2 or 3 so you can get your mind straight. As was said before, don't worry about time, just do the mileage so you can make it.
Good Luck
2007-09-02 03:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you continue your training you can do 4.45 or maybe even 4.30. You have more than 3 months to increase your mileage and run a good marathon. You should be able to do 10 to 12 minute miles by walking a little and running relaxed.
2007-09-02 00:21:19 · answer #4 · answered by lestermount 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ditto. Don't worry about time on your first marathon. Besides you don't want to set your marathon PR too low since you will undoubtedly want to beat it on your second marathon.
2007-09-02 04:25:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pasta the night beforehand is often sturdy. make certain which you do hydrate for 3-4 days beforehand the race. On race day attempt a peanut butter and honey on wheat bread sandwich, or PB+J, or a banana. regardless of you go with to eat that morning attempt it beforehand a training run just to be risk-free, do not attempt something new on race day. No new food or footwear or socks. sturdy luck
2016-10-17 11:35:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.therunnersguide.com
This can help
2007-09-02 04:55:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋