The most I ran was 18.5. I built up to that, but never did more.

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Jan 26, 2015
11:40:52am

fiberpost

The most I ran was 18.5. I built up to that, but never did more.

Next time I will look at that approach and do longer runs. I'm also hoping to speed up next time. Going from the couch to the marathon in 5 months or so was pretty hard for me. I've kept up the running and do 3 3-4 mile runs a week right now. Im hoping that'll help.

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fiberpost

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Running question: if my 10k pace is currently 10 min per mile, how realistic is

UNLVcougar

1/26/15 10:50am

very doable

1/26/15 10:51am

Depends on what you do during the next 6 months

Sea Chicken

1/26/15 10:55am

Already did the weight loss. I'm actually expecting a few lbs of

UNLVcougar

1/26/15 11:10am

I'm a casual (not race) runner. I do about 10K a run.

CosmoK

1/26/15 10:58am

In a marathon

Sea Chicken

1/26/15 11:01am

What does "really ugly" mean?

UNLVcougar

1/26/15 11:05am

in a marathon, you are half way done when you hit 20 miles

BlueFrog

1/26/15 11:07am

I'll give you an example:

furiousb

1/26/15 11:18am

RE: Running question: if my 10k pace is currently 10 min per mile, how

BYU Fan

1/26/15 10:59am

Don't question yourself. Set the goal and GET IT.

GuitarGuy

1/26/15 10:59am

my 10k pace is the same as my marathon pace.

BlueFrog

1/26/15 10:59am

I just ran my first marathon in October. I regressed at the end big time.

fiberpost

1/26/15 11:09am

What did you do to work through the cramping?

UNLVcougar

1/26/15 11:13am

I stopped at every aid station and got rubbed down. Not going to lie, it was

fiberpost

1/26/15 11:19am

I also ran the SGM in Oct.

Klib_knows_best

1/26/15 11:22am

I've also used Hal Higdon training plans. Great for starting out. Totally agree

joeycougar

1/26/15 11:34am

The most I ran was 18.5. I built up to that, but never did more.

fiberpost

1/26/15 11:40am

Most beginner training plans only have you run up to 20 miles. This should be

joeycougar

1/26/15 11:54am

Check out McMillan Running for a good calculator. It projects your time for a

joeycougar

1/26/15 11:28am

Lot's of good advice in this thread

SpecialT

1/26/15 12:49pm

At your current 10K pace, you would be projected to finish in 4:48.

Mufasa

1/26/15 2:32pm

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