The Running Channel Podcast 17: Running A Sub 3 Hour Marathon - Featuring A Special Guest!
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May 13, 2023 A runner’s chase for a sub-3 hour marathon and the mindset swings behind such a bold goal. How structured coaching replaced winging it and the role of rotating pacers in the race plan. Gear talk on the Flow Velocity Elite shoes and practical race-day fueling and morning routines. Training through Ramadan and the emotional finish, plus short tips on warm-ups and breaking in new shoes.
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From 3:32 To Belief In Sub Three
- Mo didn't think sub-three was possible five to six weeks out because his previous marathon was 3:32 from a lockdown solo run.
- After 16 weeks of coached, structured training and proper fueling he felt like an athlete and started to believe the target was within sight.
Don’t Wing A Big Marathon Goal
- Do not wing training for a big marathon goal; use structured plans and a coach to remove guesswork.
- Mo credited his coach Andy for precise paces, session structure and the confidence that the plan would deliver a sub-three attempt.
Use Relay Pacers For Fresh Energy
- Use relay pacers or multiple pacers rather than one pacer for a marathon to keep fresh pacing and motivation.
- Mo had four pacers in sequence at Milton Keynes and said new pacers gave bursts of fresh energy and consistent cadence.