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Hi Martin

I'm hoping to hit 4.30 marathon so what paces do you recommend for

long runs

steady runs

Plus a half marathon in March plese?

Hi Victor

If there was only one piece of advice you could give what would it be and why?  I ask this because I know from past marathons that when you're really tired your brain goes to mush and it's really difficult to think straight. 

 Would welcome your advice - many many thanks.

Hi Craig

 Just seen this.  Do you belong to a running club?  If not I can recommend Northampton Road Runners, I've been a member since 2004.  It's the most friendly running club in Northamptonshire where you'll get lots of good advice and help to plan your marathon training.  Why not have a look on the website (google Northampton Road Runners) and come along, you'd be made very welcome.

 All the best

Hi HazLot

Look at the Runners World ultimate schedules, they're much better and they give really good extra info - just pick one close to the time you hope to finish in.  Looking at your half time I would go for sub 4.30 plan and adjust the paces to suit.  Also remember that's its only a guide - they can  be adapted.  That's what I do and it does work so all the best.

GOOD LUCK

Hi John

 Milton Keynes are doing a marathon on 29th April just one week after London which might be an option.