’re a first timer, I suggest you focus on finishing the race feeling good. The marathon can be a humbling distance, so be prepared for whatever the day, the weather and the course throw at you. Having an absolute time goal can be a recipe

5 restSat Mar 6 40 mins easy (approx 3.5M)Sun Mar 7 Target Run: Race (ideally 1/2M)/Timetrial Penguin Plan Run/Walk Schedule The Penguin Plan Run/Walk Schedule  Mon Mar 1 RestTues Mar 2 45 Min Run 4 mins/walk 1 min (x9)Wed Mar 3 40 Min Run 3 mins

affect the remainder of my training. Should I aim to run the first half slower, and the second half at marathon pace? Experimental PenguinA. I agree - running a flat-out 20-miler at this stage would be a risk. But by pacing the race as you suggest, you