Dave Runners world did a good sub 4 one last year building base then hills etc - thats the one I did the best using. I just decided to write my own using bits from other runs. I've got a 50 miler in Feb first so decided to concentrate on that then continue onto a marathon plan shortly afterwards. I think if it wasn't London I probably would have got the sub 4 but London being London is not fast unless you get a good pen.
Interesting reading. I've done 9 marathons now in 7 years starting with 4.45 down to 4.10 at London this year. I've also got a place in London next year and would love to achieve the sub 4. I've also ran 4 Ultras - one 70 miler last year and 3 this year, a 40 in May, 70 in July, and a 51 4 weeks ago. I've got a 50 miler in Feb booked in too. I've got endurance for sure (46 year old with 5 kids). Does anybody know which training plans are best to use please? I've tried a few, including runnersworld sub 4 last year which did get me a better time. So many out there, thanks
Well done guys. My husband was Gary the head sports therapist he was absolutely knackered! I thought at one point he looked more knackered than I felt, he even ached the next day which made me giggle.
Lovely event will be there next year, just for the 70 though.
Lovely well organised event yesterday. My friend and I ran the 70 in 16.25 so well pleased. Can't find where to rate the event but would like to if anybody knows. Well done to all for all your efforts, I know lots had to pull out but you can understand why and its much safer to do that rather than ending your running career.
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