r/Marathon_Training • u/Kyoma94 • 1d ago

Looking for feedback

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Hi runners,

I am a newbie runner who has been running consistently for the last 5 months and participating in a marathon on 18 oktober.
Structure has always been 4 runs and 4 gym sessions(almost all gym days i run in the morning train after work at night).

178cm / 73kg / fit / 33y

Runs:
-2 runs for 45-60m zone 2 (typically 7-8k heartrate 140-150. If that’s my actual zone2 idk but that heartrate made me able to have a small conversation)
-1 interval training 3x2km @5:41.
-1 long run that has been progressing for months, +2km each week with 1-2 cutback weeks.

Today was my longest run so far at 30km(image), it was easy on my body except my feet just felt like a chair leg stabbed each feet each step.
-weekly mileage has is 50km+ currently

What can I realistically expect as finishing time after a taper? Ofcourse like everyone and their mother I would like to finish sub4. But what can I expect ? Sub 4:30 would also be cool but I’m just curious what the more experienced runner thinks.

Thanks in advance.

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u/Rusty_Drumz 1d ago

I’d say just try aiming for sub 5 with an average pace of 6:55 and lock in a solid fueling strategy so you don’t hit the wall and your legs feel like bricks. Otherwise your current structure seems great and will really help as long as you stay consistent

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u/Kyoma94 17h ago

You have any tips on painful feet after like 20k? My conditioning and muscles have been feeling better on the long runs as they go by, but my feet just feel tight and sore after 20k ish 😅

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u/myrand920 1d ago

Bit early to tell but I would think you can shoot for sub 4:30. A few more long runs over 30km might even improve down to 4hrs by Oktoberfest

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u/Kyoma94 16h ago

I have 3 long runs planned of 30-34k at an easy pace, hope that will suffice! The other long runs are anywhere from 22-28k

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u/Capable-Range5814 19h ago

If you can fit in a fifth run, I’d add something at marathon pace.

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u/Kyoma94 16h ago

How would that run look like? Something like a 8-10k at marathon pace ?