Anyone here ever run in a marathon?

[Lambster]

LOL
Lambster that is something that would probably happen to me, and only after the 3 or 4 marathons would I figure it out to leave the ego at the door.
Congrats bro.
I know U got like a regimen that varied the week mileage but how high did your 'peak week' have U go?

Over three months training (not including the three week taper before the race) I had five 20miler, end-of-week long runs going into the marathon. That is much more than what is planned for beginner runners who are being coached. I reasoned I was not all that much of a beginner as I had done several cycles of HIIT over the past year prior to long distance training. I also contribute a steady diet of squats and deads prior to such training as reason to why i could push hard without injury. Apparently my theories were dead on. I felt amazing fast and well rested within the week after the marathon.

I had to drop the heavy leg workouts during my marathon training for obvious recovery purposes. I did not really miss them, oddly. I did work my upper body just moderately twice a week.

My total miles per week at peak training was 46 miles. I plan to max out with 60MPW in Junuary prior to my race in February.

 

[Lambster]

Yes. and I learned anyone can enter but only 1 asshole wins.

Inhuman assholes at that! These guys closing in on two hours and a few minuts are averaging less than 5 minute miles. Basically they do what most of us would consider a sprint for 26.2 miles.

I have a whole new respect for Kenyans!

 

[Lambster]

I've done 3 full and about 8 half marathons. You're right, the last five miles are definitely the toughest. I found keeping a consistent pace from start to finish was very key to finishing strong, because all of the idiots who blaze out ahead in the first half are walking by 21 miles.

Great time for your first one too - I have done a 1:38 half but always during a full my times never stand up.

It takes a lot of discipline to bridle one's enthusiasm and run consevatively throughout. I think this is one of the reasons why over 50% of the Boston is over 40.

 

[ponyfitness]

Inhuman assholes at that! These guys closing in on two hours and a few minuts are averaging less than 5 minute miles. Basically they do what most of us would consider a sprint for 26.2 miles.

I have a whole new respect for Kenyans!

They also weigh 110lbs at 6% BF, have an average leg length 2 inches longer than yours and perfect form from running since they were old enough to walk. Never mind some of them average 100+ miles per week no problem.

 

[Lambster]

They also weigh 110lbs at 6% BF, have an average leg length 2 inches longer than yours and perfect form from running since they were old enough to walk. Never mind some of them average 100+ miles per week no problem.

Good point considering the biomechanical factor. Interestingly though when it comes to ultramarathons (50-100 miles) they are nowhere to be found. Those are pretty much left to a bunch of white boys with too much time on there hands.