FLM 2006 Sub 4 hours - Spring Marathon

Weds

23/10/2005 at 20:13

Inspired by Josie Jump's 'is you in or is you out?' thread for 2006...

Calling everyone who's in or is hoping to get it and is aiming for sub 4 hours but probably won't break 3:30.

I'm building up my long runs now. Did a slow 7 miles on Friday and averaging 15 miles per week but increasing from now on.

Weds

BogTrotter

23/10/2005 at 20:18

Hi Weds, I'll be in this band (hopefully).

Did my first, Paris, this year because I didn't get into London. Will probably do a charity place if I miss out on the lottery.

Did Paris in 3:52 so aiming for under 3:45.

Had an injury for 5 weeks so once that's sorted I'll be back to training.

Weds

23/10/2005 at 20:20

Hi Bog Trotter - oops just realised there is a 3:45 thread too ....I meant 3:45- 4:00 - how can I change it?

Well done on your Paris time.

xxx

Higo x

23/10/2005 at 20:24

This thread title will very popular - good luck guys.

NY for me in 2 weeks.

Weds

23/10/2005 at 20:57

Good luck in NY Higo :)

x

Wabo

24/10/2005 at 09:46

Good luck Higo, look after my maiden name won't you!

Wabo

24/10/2005 at 09:48

Just like to say, my best time is 4.18, and would like to do sub four (3.59.59 will do). I am getting a copy of a schedule that starts in Nov and you run every other day, seems like a good idea?

Weds

24/10/2005 at 10:11

Hi Wabo - I've kind of made up my own schedule, running 3-4 times a week increasing mileage to 30mpw by March. Am doing a long run each week increasing in mileage by a mile a week. So I should be doing 3 x 18 milers, 2 x 20 milers and a 22 miler - so much easier to type it than actually do it eh?
x

Wabo

25/10/2005 at 13:26

HI weds, def easier to type (even though I am not very good at typing!!) That sounds good to me though. Have you looked at any schedules?

Weds

25/10/2005 at 13:35

Hi Wabo,

Yes I've looked at a few schedules on this website and someone is going to lend me a marathon book. I've got a 5 mile XC and 7 mile and 10 mile road races next month so I'm really keen to see how I do at 10 miles.

Are you doing any races soon?

x

runnerbean283

25/10/2005 at 15:54

Hi guys,

I am doing FLM as my first marathon, and based on race pace calculators on this site I should be able to do sub 4 hours. Have done a 10k last month in 49.53 and a 10 mile in 1hr22. Did 12 miles Sunday, legs very sore Monday!

Wabo

26/10/2005 at 13:58

HI weds. I have a club 5k tues 1st nov and 2nd claim club 7.5 mile xctry race on 4/11.
I have the sched that starts nov and you run every other day, only prob will be race days but I will get round that one!
Hi Runnerbean283!
Weds I did ridgeway 15k a few weeks ago, took me 94 mins so I have to speed up a bit!

Weds

26/10/2005 at 19:57

Hi Runnerbean,

Well done on your 10k and 10 mile race - they're great times. I've got a 10 mile race at the end of November and would love to get under 1:28 and therefore get a bronze standard at my running club.

Wabo good luck on your Nov races, let us know how you get on.
x

Hammy

27/10/2005 at 09:23

Hi Guys - My last race was the Robin Hood Marathon Sept '03, and I managed 3 hrs 58 mins and 16 secs. I was determined to break 4 hrs, but it nearly killed me.

Work and family commitments have prevented me from training since then, but I'm determined to shed the 20 lbs I've put-on, and am looking at FLM '06 as the vehicle for this! Would love to do sub-4 hrs once again.

Will be following this thread with the rest of you. Fingers crossed for the applications.

Mark

Weds

27/10/2005 at 09:34

Hi Hammy,

Well done on Robin Hood.

20lbs isn't easy to shift, I had 2 stones to lose after having my daughter. Good luck with your application and training. Have you started yet?

W

Wabo

28/10/2005 at 13:25

Hey all, anybody had cheque cashed yet? Mine cashed today so I will have to put money where my mouth is!

Wabo

28/10/2005 at 13:27

Hi hammy! You can be our inspiration as you already have sub 4 under yer belt!

LauraF

31/10/2005 at 21:49

Hi all. My cheque has been cashed, so it looks like I'm in. I did 4:14 in 2004, and am aiming to break 4 hours this time. Trying to work out what program to follow...

Little Lizard

31/10/2005 at 23:57

Aw, my cheque hasn't been cashed, so looks like I'm not in. Bugger! Will have to find another, am desperate to get my first one under my belt and don't want to wait until Cardiff next October. Hopefully I can find one not too far away from Monmouthshire and cos it's my first one, it's gotta be flat. Any suggestions gratefully received.

The Haggis

01/11/2005 at 09:29

Count me in for this one.

PB so far is 4:10, but know that i can get well under 4 hours with some decent training.

Cheques cashed, so I'm defo in.