Totally appreciate the speed work out specificity. The recovery week with reduced mileage once a month is a new idea for me, think it's probably a good one for avoiding injury
Been running since July and did my first half at the Eden project in October (1:54.50) ran my first marathon - London (3:13:28) in April and aiming for sub 3 in Manchester next year. Love your videos, really helpful!
Recently started getting massages because I kept getting calf problems. Found out my Piriformas was the problem. My now new best mate Nick who also a Triathlete has taught me loads. Bought a orb ball which i use after every run now. Much better than foam roller. Taking advice from people like yourself is great and really helps people. Massages definitely the way forward from now on. 😀
I just got your marathon plan and it's great. Thank you for creating it. Would you consider doing a video or a plan on off-season training? I think lots of people would benefit from tips on how to train properly when the next race if a lot of months ahead
Perfect! Just bought your marathon plan today as coming up to 18 weeks to Manchester marathon! Looks a super interesting bunch of sessions! Can't wait! Thanks guys 😁
Great timing on the video, Ben - I started your 18 week advanced plan this week in preparation for London in October. Getting the sleep in is definitely going to be the challenge!
The best tip is: get a Ben Parkes Plan! I just got a sub 2:45 with a custom plan 😉 Can't wait to work again with you, sub 2:40 is next! And in my opinion Consistency is key
@@BenParkes Indeed really pleased. Perfectly paced exactly as I wanted with basically an even split (1:21:12 and 1:22:12 halfs, but the second part had all the uphill), and arrived really fresh. I know that sub 2:40 is achievable soon
Thanks Ben - you legend! 4 weeks out from going for sub 3 at the Gold Coast Marathon, Aus. 1/2 mara race tomorrow in Brisbane running as a progression piece. Perfect timing with your video! Thank you! 🙌 Best tip: "nothing new on race day"!
The best running advice I have ever received is that it is more important to finish strong rather than fast. Even better advice is to actually finish. Also your time isn’t important. The only thing important is that you do the best *you* can do safely. Don’t believe the hype with these nearly impossible time goals promoted on TH-cam.
Mental strength training is also super important. At the end of the day, no matter how good shape you are in, if your head is not in the right place, you’ll never reach your full potential.
Besides the training tips, the dumbest (best...) tip I got was, never train for a 3h marathon, train for a 2:55 marathon instead. I know a lot of people who trained for a 2:59:59 race and ran with the pace group and then one small thing ruined their result.
Great video im in week 2 of my journey to that sub 3hour so let's hope I can break this time. Iv never followed any plans just gone out and done my best with the marathon its self my PB is 3 hours 20 so I'm hoping I can achieve this. This year I watch loads of your videos and they are.all a good help thankyou keep them coming.
Fabulous video Ben thanks. I was targeting a sub 3 hour at dartford midnight marathon in 2 weeks. I have been training for ultras and have never felt fitter. This is a great confidence boost as a lot of the content has been covered during my running. Best advice I have had for my running was to slow down this has helped with more distance and time on feet.
Great video, I'm just starting your 18-weeks plan for a sub-3 marathons, here in Canada. My difficulties comes from trying to oscillate between road/flat run following your instructions and a more oriented trail/elevation gain training for a 50miles trail.
Tim - I saw on Strava you’re running the tunnel. I’ll see you on the starting line, as I’m planning the same! What are you shooting for? I’m hoping for even effort for 2:57:30 through 20 at least if you are interested in working together!
@@samcollins4544 awesome first marathon goal! 2:55 is my A goal, but I’m planning to start a little slower and adding a negative split around 20 to pickup 2 minutes over 6 miles if I’m ready for it (this is my ninth marathon so learned the hard way too many times).
@@chriss5663 I plan on going out 1:30 for the first half and I hope to maintain that pace for the 2nd half. If I feel great during the 2nd half I’ll aim for a negative split.
Would love to run a sub 3 hour. Last year did 4h15 this year training is going better. Got a marathon in October. So far pb for 5k 19:07, 10k 42:12, 1/2 marathon 1h37. So what do you think my chances are. Some good tips will be using then for sure thanks Ben
First marathon in 4 years next Sunday, have been following your plan. Love to hear how you cope with taper weeks, I can't be the only one that turns into a miserable ****** lol
Hi Ben, as a mainly 8 min:10s average pace runner. Can I realistically get to 3 hours or 3:15 for a marathon? Love the videos. I emailed Sarah re a running plan, but didn't hear back, are you guys taking on new clients?
Hey, been following you a few months now and love your content. This video was a confirmation that I was on the right track to beat the 3 hour mark in my 4th attempt in 17 weeks. Seeing your running style and that you mentioned you started out with chi running, what is your opinion on minimalist running shoes? For me chi running and minimalist running shoes go well together. And then I see you running in shoes like the nike vaporfly family.
As I do 99% of my running on very hard ground.. I don't think minimal shoes offer enough protection.. hence wearing what I do. If you have softer options available then more minimal shoes can be ok!
Great Tips Ben and I assume you can tailor the times to a 3:15 or 3:30 marathon time also. Just started my marathon block training for the October Quebec City Marathon do video very timely. Thanks again Ben 👍
Do you use the V.02 calculator and if so do you find it accurate at all? I did a half marathon in April in 1:21 and really want to get as much of a London GFA buffer as possible. Training has been going great and I've been averaging about 80km per week for the last 17 weeks and have until Sept for Brighton. the V.02 calc suggests a 2:52 which would be wonderful.
Brilliant tips, will be taking as much on board as possible. Had another question hopefully you or other readers might help with... there's great content out there (including from you) about recovering after a marathon but next year I plan on doing Brighton and then Edinburgh about 6 weeks after. Do you have any advice on how to approach that period in between, given you've done loads of insane back to back stuff? Presumably a week or so of recovery miles after the first but then do I just jump into e.g. the last 4 weeks of a plan, or consider some other approach? Appreciate any tips and hope everyone's enjoying their running (and wearing sun lotion!).
Hi Ben, I used your training plan for my current 3:19 PB but am looking to try for sub 3 in October. Having just checked your plan versus the video the sub 3 plan doesn’t seem to go over 50 miles per week, (sure I noted 50-60 miles weeks is what you suggested needs to get be done). Do you do a specific sub 3 plan or can I use the existing plan with pace and mileage recommended? Cheers Marc
Nice Ben! Thanks for this. I’m embarking on the sub 3 journey at the moment. One thing I struggle with is being surrounded by hills… makes training to a specific pace really hard to measure on longer runs. Any recommendations for adjusting plans or should I be finding a flatter loop further from home?
...Dan, do you have any canalways you can drive to, they'll be in the valleys, pan flat and long. Perfect for speed session and recovery miles. If not, buy a treadmill 👍 both worked for me on my first marathon.
Hey Dan.. so long as it's not too hilly, then you can train via heart rate a bit more.. rather than trying to hit certain paces.. works well for easy and longer runs. Or try to map out a small loop you can do multiple times as you've suggested.. not the most exciting though.. but good for sessions and speedwork. Hope all is well with you!
@@BenParkes Thanks Ben, I'm very well thanks great to see you doing so well on here. Well deserved. Thanks for the advice regarding heart rate, its something i've been trying to focus on recently. I do have a good flat 500m loop that I use for all my sessions and a slightly hilly loop thats about 3k. Just trying to soak up all the advice I can for the sub3 push so appreciate your content massively! Keep up the great work.
@@SunnyCurwenator Sadly not Sunny, I am literally surrounded by hills with only a trail path that's flat that follows a river path (not a good one for faster pacing) So I have a nice 500m housing loop i use for trackwork but typically need to adjust plans and paces for longer runs. Recently I've been working to heartrate more and occassionally traveling to a canal path but its 30 mins by car.
I’m looking to run a 2:38 this October in Boston and I would love a training schedule but I’m comfortable doing more miles than your advanced plan suggests. What would you recommend I do?
I’ve noticed all of these “3:00 hr marathon” videos NEVER mention the most important thing needed to achieve this goal! Years of consistent running!! Runners don’t reach their potential until years 8-10 All these Vloggers start by saying “ my first marathon took 4 hours”.
Hi Ben, love the videos - I’m running the 2022 London Marathon (very lucky to get a place). It’s a way off but want to start training for my 3h time now, what’s the best form of training to do before the training plan starts a few months out? Thanks, Jonny
Of course. Treadmills are great for training steady pace and long climbing sessions, not to mention training when the weather outside is really bad. Although I live near lots of great running roads, I would definitely get a treadmill if I didn’t live in an apartment. Just remember to also run outside also.
thank you, fantastic video, of course it is easier said that done :). few years ago i had an attempt already, i was on pace till km 32 than i got cramps, i think because of the drink station were really cold drinks i could not drink them fast. i will give it a try again. do you think it is reasonable to start already with 2 bottle of your own drinks? (it means of course carrying 1kg with you)
I would suggest not taking your own drinks for a sub 3 marathon run ideally.. simply try to have a little drink, but from every aid/drink station on the course. So every few K's have a few sips of water / sports drink. Don't wait until the second half to start drinking, as then you'll need a lot and it will be too late. Hope you get your goal in the future!! Happy running :-)
Hi Ben, great video yet again! Can I ask.. If I bought one of your advanced marathon plans, Iis there any way you could alter it slightly as I'm looking to run a sub 2:45 in October. Thanks 😊
Do you think vo2 max work or 3k-10k pace is relevant for marathon training, or does having a small part of the year where you train for a fast 5k take care of that?
Of course there are these assumptions, most runners who are thinking about a sub 3 marathon can already run at the pace for shorter periods of time. Sub 3 hour is a serious running goal for intermediate to advanced runners, not beginners looking for their first race.
Help!! What if I already do all of this?!! Got my time down in the last 18 moths from 3.15 (set in 2015 but I couldn’t beat it), to 3.06 last week at Boston (ridiculously flat and fast). A lot of that is down to Shane B, upping my weekly mileage and doing the key sessions and long runs. But at 59, just don’t know how I can find another 6 mins before (old) age catches up with me!!
@@mppulidot thank you - it does show if you do everything in Ben’s blog you will improve! I am caught between being delighted/amazed at my improvement, then frustrated cos I know I won’t quite get to the magic sub 3
I am particularly enthusiastic about your revelation on CHI RUNNING, years ago I was able to economize my running technique and since then my clients' running technique. I also find long stretches of barefoot running on the beach (after plenty of touching) great for improving body sensing 🦶
How can you run so much and still have a pot belly? Wouldn't you be faster without it? Looks like you would benefit from some strength training. Let me know if you need help.
What’s been the best tip you’ve ever had to help with your running??
Run slower on your easy runs.
Big, easy mileage. Wish I'd listened first couple of years!
"Lace your shoes" :-)
Consistency is king!
Mileage consistency and not getting injured (which has happened to me plenty of times 😂)
Your first sub 3 is the most special feeling ever! Good luck everyone 🤞
Your first sub-2 probably is as well 😎
@@gregoirefourniermontgieux2033 Theres only one bloke in the world who can tell you that...
@@toasterboy708 which is precisely why it must be so special 😉
Totally appreciate the speed work out specificity. The recovery week with reduced mileage once a month is a new idea for me, think it's probably a good one for avoiding injury
Been running since July and did my first half at the Eden project in October (1:54.50) ran my first marathon - London (3:13:28) in April and aiming for sub 3 in Manchester next year. Love your videos, really helpful!
I’ve just started my marathon training block, using one of your plans. Running my first marathon in October. Keep up the good work Ben.
All the best for the training and race!!
Thank you
Been waiting for this all day!
Enjoy!! 🙌
Just completed the Boston Lincs marathon following your plan Ben !! A Pb of 3.18.42. Will be going again for 3.10 at London in October
How did you get on?
Really enjoyed this video....for now aiming at 3.30 but great advice!
Recently started getting massages because I kept getting calf problems. Found out my Piriformas was the problem. My now new best mate Nick who also a Triathlete has taught me loads. Bought a orb ball which i use after every run now. Much better than foam roller. Taking advice from people like yourself is great and really helps people. Massages definitely the way forward from now on. 😀
I just got your marathon plan and it's great. Thank you for creating it.
Would you consider doing a video or a plan on off-season training? I think lots of people would benefit from tips on how to train properly when the next race if a lot of months ahead
Yesterday I ran my firts marathon on my birthday in 04:34:13 🥳
Awesome Marielle!! Congratulations 🙌
@@BenParkes thank you very much!!
Well done I hope to do the same some time this year. 😁
@@waynehearne5498 go for it! Reaching the finishline is awsome!
@@marielledevaal6029 I bet it is. Congratulations again massive achievement 😀
Nicely done Ben, great to see so many selfless videos on the channel.
Perfect! Just bought your marathon plan today as coming up to 18 weeks to Manchester marathon! Looks a super interesting bunch of sessions! Can't wait! Thanks guys 😁
Great timing on the video, Ben - I started your 18 week advanced plan this week in preparation for London in October. Getting the sleep in is definitely going to be the challenge!
The best tip is: get a Ben Parkes Plan! I just got a sub 2:45 with a custom plan 😉
Can't wait to work again with you, sub 2:40 is next!
And in my opinion Consistency is key
Love your finish line photo Simone!! You did SO WELL!!
@@BenParkes Indeed really pleased. Perfectly paced exactly as I wanted with basically an even split (1:21:12 and 1:22:12 halfs, but the second part had all the uphill), and arrived really fresh. I know that sub 2:40 is achievable soon
Don't go out too hard is definitely the best advice
Thanks Ben - you legend! 4 weeks out from going for sub 3 at the Gold Coast Marathon, Aus. 1/2 mara race tomorrow in Brisbane running as a progression piece. Perfect timing with your video! Thank you! 🙌 Best tip: "nothing new on race day"!
Good luck. I'm flying over from Perth trying to crack a BQ at the Gold Coast. Nowhere near sub 3 though as I am almost Juassic in age !!
@@almorrison2040 good luck Al!
such quality content all for free :D
Thanks Ben!
The best running advice I have ever received is that it is more important to finish strong rather than fast. Even better advice is to actually finish. Also your time isn’t important. The only thing important is that you do the best *you* can do safely. Don’t believe the hype with these nearly impossible time goals promoted on TH-cam.
Less than 2 weeks to go for my 4th attempt at sub 3. This is my 1st try with a plan. 01/05/22 Belfast city Marathon
2.57.01 👍
Great video and content. I'm planning for a 3hr by the end of 2022. Sub 3.30min is the plan for end of 2021
Hope you get the sub 3:30.. sure you will!
Cracking video Ben, loads of great tips and recommendations. Hope you're good and the running is going well!
Cheers Steve.. hope all is well with you too!
Mental strength training is also super important. At the end of the day, no matter how good shape you are in, if your head is not in the right place, you’ll never reach your full potential.
Besides the training tips, the dumbest (best...) tip I got was, never train for a 3h marathon, train for a 2:55 marathon instead. I know a lot of people who trained for a 2:59:59 race and ran with the pace group and then one small thing ruined their result.
I've already ran sub 3 hours in the marathon....the half marathon
Congrats, me too lol
Great video im in week 2 of my journey to that sub 3hour so let's hope I can break this time. Iv never followed any plans just gone out and done my best with the marathon its self my PB is 3 hours 20 so I'm hoping I can achieve this. This year I watch loads of your videos and they are.all a good help thankyou keep them coming.
Fabulous video Ben thanks. I was targeting a sub 3 hour at dartford midnight marathon in 2 weeks. I have been training for ultras and have never felt fitter. This is a great confidence boost as a lot of the content has been covered during my running.
Best advice I have had for my running was to slow down this has helped with more distance and time on feet.
Thank you for this! Great video.
Glad it was helpful! :-)
Great video, I'm just starting your 18-weeks plan for a sub-3 marathons, here in Canada.
My difficulties comes from trying to oscillate between road/flat run following your instructions and a more oriented trail/elevation gain training for a 50miles trail.
I hope to run my first sub 3 hour marathon on Sunday, June 13th!
Wishing you all the best Tim.. you've got this!
Tim - I saw on Strava you’re running the tunnel. I’ll see you on the starting line, as I’m planning the same! What are you shooting for? I’m hoping for even effort for 2:57:30 through 20 at least if you are interested in working together!
@@chriss5663 I’m running the tunnel too. Aiming for 2:55 so 6:40 pace. This will be my first marathon
@@samcollins4544 awesome first marathon goal! 2:55 is my A goal, but I’m planning to start a little slower and adding a negative split around 20 to pickup 2 minutes over 6 miles if I’m ready for it (this is my ninth marathon so learned the hard way too many times).
@@chriss5663 I plan on going out 1:30 for the first half and I hope to maintain that pace for the 2nd half. If I feel great during the 2nd half I’ll aim for a negative split.
WELCOME BACK, miss your smile.. How are feeling now.. Wish to see your vlog daily
Awesome video Ben, great tips!
Well I wasn't expecting me to pop up in this video :D Aha, 100% buy a hat!
Brilliant video Ben. Can you do one about breaking 4hrs please
Great video
Lots of good advice here
Would love to run a sub 3 hour. Last year did 4h15 this year training is going better. Got a marathon in October. So far pb for 5k 19:07, 10k 42:12, 1/2 marathon 1h37. So what do you think my chances are. Some good tips will be using then for sure thanks Ben
Definitely heading in the right direction! Amazing progression. Well done
With the correct training, You could probably get your Marathon PB down to 3h30ish by this autumn! Go for it!
@@jeremyanretar yes that’s what I’m going for but keep thinking about the 3 hour.
@@Bradl0y Oh with this progress I'm quite sure you'll get there soon enough as well ;)
Great video Ben - much appreciated
First marathon in 4 years next Sunday, have been following your plan. Love to hear how you cope with taper weeks, I can't be the only one that turns into a miserable ****** lol
Again great tip 🤩. Will be great if you can share your beginning stories that will help me and many likes me which are not on your level yet🤞
Hi Ben, as a mainly 8 min:10s average pace runner. Can I realistically get to 3 hours or 3:15 for a marathon? Love the videos. I emailed Sarah re a running plan, but didn't hear back, are you guys taking on new clients?
I'll ask Sarah to get back to you. At the moment the backlog is pretty big!
Hey,
been following you a few months now and love your content.
This video was a confirmation that I was on the right track to beat the 3 hour mark in my 4th attempt in 17 weeks.
Seeing your running style and that you mentioned you started out with chi running, what is your opinion on minimalist running shoes?
For me chi running and minimalist running shoes go well together. And then I see you running in shoes like the nike vaporfly family.
As I do 99% of my running on very hard ground.. I don't think minimal shoes offer enough protection.. hence wearing what I do. If you have softer options available then more minimal shoes can be ok!
hey ben - thoughts on doing your speed workouts on treadmill?
Next vid, sub 5h marathon plz!
Currently on the Sub 4 plan you’ve got, hoping this gives me some fuel to go that little bit faster!
You can do it Alex. All the best with your sub 4 training!!
Great Tips Ben and I assume you can tailor the times to a 3:15 or 3:30 marathon time also. Just started my marathon block training for the October Quebec City Marathon do video very timely. Thanks again Ben 👍
The plans have paces for the different goals, I found them really useful
Thanks heaps for the tips. Working towards my first marathon and wanting it to be sub 😁
Do you use the V.02 calculator and if so do you find it accurate at all? I did a half marathon in April in 1:21 and really want to get as much of a London GFA buffer as possible. Training has been going great and I've been averaging about 80km per week for the last 17 weeks and have until Sept for Brighton. the V.02 calc suggests a 2:52 which would be wonderful.
I pretty much collapsed after a 1:29 half. Marathon PB is 3:39 I think I'm better suited to shorter distances
I managed a 32km at 4:20min km maybe I'm close to a 3hr marathon but i dunno.. Will keep running and see what happens
Brilliant tips, will be taking as much on board as possible. Had another question hopefully you or other readers might help with... there's great content out there (including from you) about recovering after a marathon but next year I plan on doing Brighton and then Edinburgh about 6 weeks after. Do you have any advice on how to approach that period in between, given you've done loads of insane back to back stuff? Presumably a week or so of recovery miles after the first but then do I just jump into e.g. the last 4 weeks of a plan, or consider some other approach? Appreciate any tips and hope everyone's enjoying their running (and wearing sun lotion!).
Hi Ben,
I used your training plan for my current 3:19 PB but am looking to try for sub 3 in October. Having just checked your plan versus the video the sub 3 plan doesn’t seem to go over 50 miles per week, (sure I noted 50-60 miles weeks is what you suggested needs to get be done). Do you do a specific sub 3 plan or can I use the existing plan with pace and mileage recommended?
Cheers
Marc
Like the new intro Ben 👍
Nice Ben!
Thanks for this. I’m embarking on the sub 3 journey at the moment. One thing I struggle with is being surrounded by hills… makes training to a specific pace really hard to measure on longer runs. Any recommendations for adjusting plans or should I be finding a flatter loop further from home?
...Dan, do you have any canalways you can drive to, they'll be in the valleys, pan flat and long. Perfect for speed session and recovery miles. If not, buy a treadmill 👍 both worked for me on my first marathon.
Hey Dan.. so long as it's not too hilly, then you can train via heart rate a bit more.. rather than trying to hit certain paces.. works well for easy and longer runs.
Or try to map out a small loop you can do multiple times as you've suggested.. not the most exciting though.. but good for sessions and speedwork.
Hope all is well with you!
@@BenParkes Thanks Ben, I'm very well thanks great to see you doing so well on here. Well deserved.
Thanks for the advice regarding heart rate, its something i've been trying to focus on recently. I do have a good flat 500m loop that I use for all my sessions and a slightly hilly loop thats about 3k.
Just trying to soak up all the advice I can for the sub3 push so appreciate your content massively!
Keep up the great work.
@@SunnyCurwenator Sadly not Sunny, I am literally surrounded by hills with only a trail path that's flat that follows a river path (not a good one for faster pacing)
So I have a nice 500m housing loop i use for trackwork but typically need to adjust plans and paces for longer runs.
Recently I've been working to heartrate more and occassionally traveling to a canal path but its 30 mins by car.
I’m looking to run a 2:38 this October in Boston and I would love a training schedule but I’m comfortable doing more miles than your advanced plan suggests. What would you recommend I do?
so all i have to do is watch this to run sub 3? that definitely gets a thumbs up....
Easiest marathon course you know of in wales? Preferably south west but
Newport!
I’ve noticed all of these “3:00 hr marathon” videos NEVER mention the most important thing needed to achieve this goal!
Years of consistent running!!
Runners don’t reach their potential until years 8-10
All these Vloggers start by saying “ my first marathon took 4 hours”.
Can only dream of a sub 3 one day. 1st marathon in october at manchester 🤞🏻😃
Good luck for Manchester David!
Hi Ben, love the videos - I’m running the 2022 London Marathon (very lucky to get a place). It’s a way off but want to start training for my 3h time now, what’s the best form of training to do before the training plan starts a few months out? Thanks, Jonny
Are those mile reps fast enough? Only 10s quicker than marathon pace...
This time last year, watched this while gearing up for a sub 3:20 at Melbourne. Hit a 3:11. I think I might be close to the 3:0X this year.
Notification gang
The best gang! 😀
When train for a marathon can some of your training sessions be on a treadmill?. P.s love all your kit!
Of course. Treadmills are great for training steady pace and long climbing sessions, not to mention training when the weather outside is really bad. Although I live near lots of great running roads, I would definitely get a treadmill if I didn’t live in an apartment. Just remember to also run outside also.
Hi Ben l got vital 26 miles in oct i done 18miles in jan 😀 interesting
thank you, fantastic video, of course it is easier said that done :). few years ago i had an attempt already, i was on pace till km 32 than i got cramps, i think because of the drink station were really cold drinks i could not drink them fast. i will give it a try again. do you think it is reasonable to start already with 2 bottle of your own drinks? (it means of course carrying 1kg with you)
I would suggest not taking your own drinks for a sub 3 marathon run ideally.. simply try to have a little drink, but from every aid/drink station on the course. So every few K's have a few sips of water / sports drink. Don't wait until the second half to start drinking, as then you'll need a lot and it will be too late. Hope you get your goal in the future!! Happy running :-)
Hi Ben, great video yet again!
Can I ask.. If I bought one of your advanced marathon plans, Iis there any way you could alter it slightly as I'm looking to run a sub 2:45 in October. Thanks 😊
Did exactly the same thing, just shifted the pace zones by a few seconds/km
Nice one. Did you reach your goal bud?
@@jamesbruce3879 will find out next Sunday!
Good luck! Which race? Let me know how you get on 👍
@@jamesbruce3879 www.wamc.org.au/event/runfun-travel-rottnest-running-festival
Great video! What base level of fitness do you think need (e.g. a recent 10k or HM time) to embark on a 20wk sub-3hr training plan (realistically)?
I'm just concerned getting back down to 3:45...
Did you guys move out of London? I’m signed up to the Brighton Marathon but lockdown weight gain probably won’t get me achieving any sub threes 😂
We haven't moved yet! All the best with your Brighton training and race day.. love that race! Sure you will to!
Do you think vo2 max work or 3k-10k pace is relevant for marathon training, or does having a small part of the year where you train for a fast 5k take care of that?
Sessions - This appears assumes a certain ability to run at sub three speed from the off.
Of course there are these assumptions, most runners who are thinking about a sub 3 marathon can already run at the pace for shorter periods of time. Sub 3 hour is a serious running goal for intermediate to advanced runners, not beginners looking for their first race.
Did a 2.59 on 20 miles a week.. aiming for sub 2.49 now on 40 miles a week
Help!! What if I already do all of this?!! Got my time down in the last 18 moths from 3.15 (set in 2015 but I couldn’t beat it), to 3.06 last week at Boston (ridiculously flat and fast). A lot of that is down to Shane B, upping my weekly mileage and doing the key sessions and long runs. But at 59, just don’t know how I can find another 6 mins before (old) age catches up with me!!
this is motivation i am 54 and i wish the same goal, best advice as you know stay away from injuries'
@@mppulidot thank you - it does show if you do everything in Ben’s blog you will improve! I am caught between being delighted/amazed at my improvement, then frustrated cos I know I won’t quite get to the magic sub 3
Don’t need to be running 80-100k a week to run a 3 hour marathon but agreed with your other advice 👍
Thoughts re how to go sub 2.40hr
Great video. I’ve a long way to go before a sub 3 😁
You can do it!
Как же мне его акцент напоминает цыгана из Snatch (“d’ya like dags”) :))
I am particularly enthusiastic about your revelation on CHI RUNNING, years ago I was able to economize my running technique and since then my clients' running technique. I also find long stretches of barefoot running on the beach (after plenty of touching) great for improving body sensing 🦶
where is salt for cramps
You have a garden now!
How can you run so much and still have a pot belly? Wouldn't you be faster without it? Looks like you would benefit from some strength training. Let me know if you need help.