Marathon
Re: Marathon
I finished 5 marathons now and try to do one once a year. I found that my FM's really improved every year while my HM's stayed about the same: you really need to learn to pace a marathon.kjellv wrote:I will do a marathon this spring and need someboddy to tell me how to prepare for this and how to complete this.
preparation: Do a few HM's to get a feel for a proper full marathon pacing. I would suggest to go for an average pace of HM pace +10 seconds if it is your first marathon and finishing is the target. If you feel confident about finishing you can aim for HM pace+5, but beware of being over optimistic. Try at least one 30k at planned FM pace and rethink.
The race: drink regurarly but not too often. Maybe once every 15 minutes. If you go for speed, row with one hand during drinking. For finishing: stop one minute to drink and stretch.
The last 5K: close your eyes and wonder why you wanted to do this FM
Have fun!
Tom
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We've just discussed this exact subject over on the the other forum
http://www.concept2.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13538
http://www.concept2.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13538