Hi Martin , I am 50 , a midddle of the pack runner . I have run 8 marathons over the last few years all but the first being between 3.45 and 4 hours . I am now going to do my first ultra the flat D33 ( 33 miles) . I like most people can struggle towards the end of a marathon so would like your advive re pacing ( I was thinking to aim for a sub 10 min mile pace realising I will manage quicker in the early stages but might struggle to keep this up from mile 20 , I would certainly go slower on any inclines to avoid lactate build up ) Many Thanks
Hi hows it going ? PB 3 44 ( Edin last yr) here prob looking for around that again ( 3 40 would be nice ......... ) Gen undertrained as usual into my 2 week taper now after 20 miles on Sun .