Ben, I love your videos. I'm an old man, 73 years old, and started running at 60. I only run 5Ks, but might try to stretch it out to a 10K. I do the 5K in 24:XX and am getting faster. Right now, my goal is to run sub 24:00. I find your videos inspiring and I'm pulling for you to reach your goals. Thank you so much for your positive attitude and approach to life.
Top tip: Join a running club! It might feel a bit scary at first, but most runners are really nice people and it does wonders to do your long conversational runs with other runners.
I like the bookend threshold session. WU w/strides 2-4km 15-20 min LT1 5 x 1k @ LT2 15-20 min upper LT1 or into LT2 CD 2-4k 60-90s rest between each. The first long on, I like to keep in control, go slower than any target pace if it feels too hard or awkward. Hit the 1k reps at half marathon pace (maybe down to 10k) then marathon (or half pace if it feels comfortable) for the final 20. Keeping controlled on the first is super key amd usually the final feels hard but good
I am no fast runner but for my first half marathon I could not resist and bought the Vaporfly next% 2... Despite me being a rather slow runner I ended up running much faster than expected. Carbon shoes really make you 5-6% faster. It doesn't matter which level you are because the carbon plate will spring you forward. They are more expensive than non-carbon shoes but totally worth it if you plan to run serious and do 5k, 10k, half-marathons and marathons races in the future. 😊😊
I'm also not very fast (3:44 marathon) and I agree with you, I use the Saucony Pro 3 for races, with a carbon plate, they make me faster than a daily trainer.
@@markgames7913 What if I noticed the difference on a daily training? What about all the world records in recent years? What about the better recovery reported by all the elites using carbon in training?
I am on the other side of the career. I will only do two more marathons in my life (Valencia 2024, Jönköping 2025). The reason is that there are risks to train and run long and hard when older. It is a little sad, but I will just run them and enjoy. I guess it is fortunate to have been running for many years.
Do you have a heart condition or is this something you have spoken with some doctors as a precautionary measure? I mean if you can train hard, go ahead and train hard.
Totally agree with all you said. There many things that you can take care of before or during a marathon, however one more tip for a beginner could be: practice what you are going to eat before the race and eat the same thing, preferably at the same time before your long run.
I've run 2 marathons and never thought of sipping on gels. I always take them all at once... no wonder my guts suffer. Great tip, I hope it'll help! Thanks
GREAT tip to focus on getting the time on feet rather than an arbitrary number of miles (**cough 20 mile LR**). Running 20 miles in training at easy pace makes no sense if it will take you 4 hours, huge risk of diminishing returns.
@@thmonk8944 sure! Basically speaking a long run produces a very strong signal for endurance adaptation, which is why it’s so useful in training. The flip side is that each hour you continue to run, you increase the risk of injury and overtraining. A 4 hour run may produce more signal than your body can absorb, and the muscle damage and cardiorespiratory stress may be so great that it would have been better to just run for 3 hours.
Great suggestions, certainly about the shoes! It would be awkward for e.g. Verstappen to do all his training in a Ford Fiesta and then do his race in a F1 RB/Honda. Don't be too shy not wanting to wear it down, you can do a few training runs, I would suggest even to race a half in your race shoe and than take it to the full one. And don't underestimate the sox, wear the same sox as they are (almost) as important.
That's the first time I've heard anyone recommend sipping on gels. I'm definitely going to try that in my next marathon training block. I've always just consumed them as quickly as possible in the past.
Not sure how to take that one but thanks. I’m a park runner that’s coached themselves to marathons so have plenty of experience to share of both good and bad days :)
@@BenIsRunning It's a bit tongue in cheek but it's definitely a compliment! It's mainly because many running youtubers do make these videos and talk a lot of nonsense. PS also enjoy your run it 3 ways podcast
I am SLOW AF and run my races in Saucony Endorphin Elite. They are so comfortable on my feet, and I definitely run faster with less effort. So yeah carbon plate shoes can work for us slow runners too. Glad you pointed that out. Disrupt the narrative that carbon plate shoes are only for the elites.
Timely Ben, thanks. Running my second marathon in Palma tomorrow, not going to be fast or pretty but if the buzz is the same as Sevilla I’m going to love it. Good luck to everyone running this weekend.
Thanks Ben! I will be racing Valencia in December! So excited since I'll feel it'll be my first real big time marathon out of the 5 I already ran so far!!
Thanks for this Ben. I've signed up for my first marathon this April (Rotterdam), and I'm in two minds about my goals for the race. On the one hand, I anticipate it to be tough, and should just run it sensibly. On the other hand, I'll be 45 next spring, so I'm not getting any younger. Currently, I have good speed (my Coros even predicts a sub 3-hour race, although that is highly optimistic since it is based on 5K speed, and I haven't done anything longer than 20K), and I kind of want to make the most of it.
If I were you I’d maybe look at doing some half marathons and even a local 20 miler as you’ve got plenty of time to prepare. That’ll help tell you a little more about where your speed endurance is at. 5k pace is great but without the specific training it’s not that useful if you can’t get to theough the race without hitting the wall at half way :)
Ben I have been following your journey and this Sunday it’s my turn to run my first ever Marathon (Amsterdam). Thanks for the tips, would love to have seen some tips on how to warm-up for the race!
Great to hear! I’m sure you’ll get there one day but enjoy the journey until then :) people often rush to the marathon but there’s still plenty to learn from racing 5ks which help massively when moving up the distance:)
Will try the one about taking the gels over 10 mins. Till now I tend to walk through the fuelling stations, take the gel & wash it down. (I do triathlons, so fuelling is slightly different).
Thank you for including us slow runners in the potential of super shoes! It feels at times like a very exclusive club. (Mind you, I can really only wear NB Fresh Foam (or something) extra-wide (2E). I highly doubt super shoes would fit a wide foot...😢
@@BenIsRunning Thanks! My watch tell me 3h22 should be possible, so my goal is 3h40. Seems realistic and if I do have extra energy after 30k, I might be able to pick up the pace a bit.
@@cdh79haha I see you again. I’m exactly on the same situation as you. My garmin is telling me the same thing (VO2max of 54), I will try to push for 3h30 but depends how that last part of the race will go down. Are you planning to follow a pacer?
Hey Ben. Love the content. Do you have any recommendations regarding bespoke marathon training plans (I.e. where to look/coaches based in London)? I’m looking to run a sub 3 next year and would like to follow a training plan that is more focused on me rather than a generic plan. Keep up the great work.
I’d practice what the race your training for has on offer. Eg set up a table with water to mimic a water station for example every 5k on those race specific long runs
ran my first one last week in Eindhoven (i am 52). Had an accident (car ran into me on my bike) where I fell on my hip but in the end that did not do so much harm. I didnt miss any of the big runs because they were planned the weeks before. During the marathon I did allright first 30k but then my legs were just aching. It does seem like i hit the wall there, but it was not so much aerobic or fuel but the legs. So the last 10-13 km were 1 minute or more slower.
Interesting lots of your advice is different to that used by Emil Zátopek who dominated the sport and is the only runner to win the 5,000m, the 10,000m and the marathon (his first and fastest marathon) at the same Olympic Games. He was an absolute legend.
Amazing video!!! I know you are now focusing on marathons but i would like to know some of your favourites half marathon long runs. Concentrating on this distance for now. Maybe you could do 4 different videos that explain the different training sessions and milage to hit best also the other distances (5k, 10k, 21k). Thanks
Very good advice. My problem is that when I wake up in the morning I feel like my Achilles tendons are short. The tendons are no longer warm. If I stretch my calves it gets better. But that doesn't mean I can train 100%. Do you have any tips on what I could try?
A good stretch and mobility routine sounds like it’s working already but longer term it’s often strength work that’s the answer. Get yourself to a physio if you can as they can tailor to your specific needs :)
Running my 3rd one this Sunday. Best training block I have ever done. HOWEVER the taper is by far the worst. Feeling out of shape, heart rate is elevated and especially this last week I have all kinds of pains and niggles in past injuries that have not bothered me at all for months. I read this all might be normal so for now I'm trying not to lose faith for race day 🤔🤔
Yeah that’s completely normal! I’ve felt all those feelings but come race day you’re completely fine! Nerves can play on your mind and you often feel like a little niggle is your leg falling off 🤪
Hi Ben, What are those running tights with the pockets on the back? They seem pretty nice! I've been looking for some running tights that can hold some stuff in them. Any recommendations?
Thank you for the video. I have a question: I just ran the Berlin Marathon as well, and my next marathon is in May, so I have about 7 months until then. I want to be in my best shape. What do you do during this transition period before starting the next training block, to ensure you begin in good shape but without feeling physically and mentally exhausted?
I personally would go two ways. Either bring the milage down and focus on getting faster over say the 5/10k so that when you go back to the marathon your pace feels easier or id focus on base building. Do lots of zone 2 work, build that aerobic endurance so then you can build the sexy stuff on top closer to the time :)
Hi Ben good video! My marathon is in March 2025 and I’m going for my 6th marathon my best is 4 hours haven’t got that since. I’ve noticed I’m not speedy but I’m very good at holding a moderate pace 920-940 pace for 19-20 miles. I was gonna ask you do u think I should try get up 23-25 miles in training 4-5 weeks out? As long as it’s aerobic? I’ve never went over 20-21 miles training and I’m wondering if I do 24-25 miler if that help for race day. I’m an endurance monster when it comes moderate paces. But when it comes 8-830 paces for long time my body goes into shock.
Sounds like you’d benefit more from some progressive long runs. Starting at bellow marathon pb pace and then the last day 3/4 miles trying to run a little faster than race pace. Work on that speed endurance rather than time on feet long runs I’d expect would be most beneficial for you :)
Oh ok thanks Ben.....and i ALWAYS seem hit wall mile 17-18.......if im shooting for 850-9 min pace marathon should i start out 950-945 first few miles and work down to low 9s second half? i feel like im better progressive getting faster but i gotta train to negative split better. Last year i started marathon at 9 13 pace and hit wall hard mile 18 and ended up with 950 average pace end
I tryuly hope i have another marathon in me, Femoral nerve damage from prolapse discs is proving a real pain the...! well this changes, nerves are funny little buggers. Aiming for London 2025, hopefully I will make it but at 53 reality is setting in that I may have to cut the distance shorter or find another hobby that keeps my ADHD in check. Hope your back is doing OK Ben?
Thanks Karl! I’ve also had some nerve issues with priformis syndrome which is now manageable with visits to the osteopath. Hope you get back running pain free soon :)
Instructions unclear, didn’t train properly for any marathon, ran 3 in my first year running and was already walking in Valencia by mile 13. Never been in so much pain. Bring on London…
@@BenIsRunning I have been at it since beginning of this year, just finally retired my shoes and bought the 1080v13 and sc trainer v3 but I think I want to go with a 1 do it all shoe and I’m trying to decide, rebel v4 or Mach 6, endorphin speed 4 or whatever!
@@Ennis09 my pick would be an endorphin speed but note the 4 is a little narrow so if bare that in mind. The rebel and mach are also great options so might be worth heading to a running specialist to see which works best for you
Great tips. 60 years old and running my first ever marathon in Frankfurt in just over a week.
Send it!
have fun!
Best wishes 👍
Did the same earlier this year in Sevilla, one of the best things I’ve ever done, just enjoy.
You got this! Best of luck
Ben, I love your videos. I'm an old man, 73 years old, and started running at 60. I only run 5Ks, but might try to stretch it out to a 10K. I do the 5K in 24:XX and am getting faster. Right now, my goal is to run sub 24:00. I find your videos inspiring and I'm pulling for you to reach your goals. Thank you so much for your positive attitude and approach to life.
Really appreciate that! Now running in your 70’s… that’s truly inspiring but great to hear you find value in my videos. Thank you
Top tip: Join a running club! It might feel a bit scary at first, but most runners are really nice people and it does wonders to do your long conversational runs with other runners.
Yes totally agree! When I first joined an athletics club my times across all distance came down pretty fast. Love the community side too
I joined a Triathlon Club three weeks ago. Having a blast.
I like the bookend threshold session.
WU w/strides 2-4km
15-20 min LT1
5 x 1k @ LT2
15-20 min upper LT1 or into LT2
CD 2-4k
60-90s rest between each.
The first long on, I like to keep in control, go slower than any target pace if it feels too hard or awkward. Hit the 1k reps at half marathon pace (maybe down to 10k) then marathon (or half pace if it feels comfortable) for the final 20.
Keeping controlled on the first is super key amd usually the final feels hard but good
I am no fast runner but for my first half marathon I could not resist and bought the Vaporfly next% 2... Despite me being a rather slow runner I ended up running much faster than expected. Carbon shoes really make you 5-6% faster. It doesn't matter which level you are because the carbon plate will spring you forward. They are more expensive than non-carbon shoes but totally worth it if you plan to run serious and do 5k, 10k, half-marathons and marathons races in the future. 😊😊
I'm also not very fast (3:44 marathon) and I agree with you, I use the Saucony Pro 3 for races, with a carbon plate, they make me faster than a daily trainer.
@@AlbertWeijers carbon plate is a classic placebo effect... race spirit always push you run faster than on daily trainings
@@markgames7913 What if I noticed the difference on a daily training? What about all the world records in recent years? What about the better recovery reported by all the elites using carbon in training?
I am on the other side of the career. I will only do two more marathons in my life (Valencia 2024, Jönköping 2025). The reason is that there are risks to train and run long and hard when older. It is a little sad, but I will just run them and enjoy. I guess it is fortunate to have been running for many years.
Do you have a heart condition or is this something you have spoken with some doctors as a precautionary measure?
I mean if you can train hard, go ahead and train hard.
Totally agree with all you said. There many things that you can take care of before or during a marathon, however one more tip for a beginner could be: practice what you are going to eat before the race and eat the same thing, preferably at the same time before your long run.
Absolutely! Finding the right pre-race meal is crucial for performance. Thanks for sharing that tip!
I've run 2 marathons and never thought of sipping on gels. I always take them all at once... no wonder my guts suffer. Great tip, I hope it'll help! Thanks
Hope it helps!
GREAT tip to focus on getting the time on feet rather than an arbitrary number of miles (**cough 20 mile LR**). Running 20 miles in training at easy pace makes no sense if it will take you 4 hours, huge risk of diminishing returns.
can you explain to me what you mean by "diminishing returns", sorry, not my native language. Google translate didnt really help
@@thmonk8944 sure! Basically speaking a long run produces a very strong signal for endurance adaptation, which is why it’s so useful in training. The flip side is that each hour you continue to run, you increase the risk of injury and overtraining. A 4 hour run may produce more signal than your body can absorb, and the muscle damage and cardiorespiratory stress may be so great that it would have been better to just run for 3 hours.
@@taylorplante99 thank you
Great suggestions, certainly about the shoes! It would be awkward for e.g. Verstappen to do all his training in a Ford Fiesta and then do his race in a F1 RB/Honda. Don't be too shy not wanting to wear it down, you can do a few training runs, I would suggest even to race a half in your race shoe and than take it to the full one. And don't underestimate the sox, wear the same sox as they are (almost) as important.
By sox, you mean shyu socks ;) totally agree 👍
Great video as always Ben, thanks for the great advice! I am running my first marathon in 8 weeks at the Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville Alabama
Thanks bud, hope it goes well for you! Enjoy it 🙌🏻
That's the first time I've heard anyone recommend sipping on gels. I'm definitely going to try that in my next marathon training block. I've always just consumed them as quickly as possible in the past.
Hope it helps Simon 👍
as a fairly eperienced runner, these are suspiciously good & sensible tips from a youtuber! good job
Not sure how to take that one but thanks. I’m a park runner that’s coached themselves to marathons so have plenty of experience to share of both good and bad days :)
I think he means well but yeah I can see how it reads a bit backhanded 😂
@@BenIsRunning It's a bit tongue in cheek but it's definitely a compliment! It's mainly because many running youtubers do make these videos and talk a lot of nonsense. PS also enjoy your run it 3 ways podcast
I am SLOW AF and run my races in Saucony Endorphin Elite. They are so comfortable on my feet, and I definitely run faster with less effort. So yeah carbon plate shoes can work for us slow runners too. Glad you pointed that out. Disrupt the narrative that carbon plate shoes are only for the elites.
Thanks for sharing! Indeed!
Timely Ben, thanks. Running my second marathon in Palma tomorrow, not going to be fast or pretty but if the buzz is the same as Sevilla I’m going to love it. Good luck to everyone running this weekend.
Good luck! Hope the weather is kind to you and have a good one :)
Thanks Ben! I will be racing Valencia in December! So excited since I'll feel it'll be my first real big time marathon out of the 5 I already ran so far!!
See you there! Hope your training is going well
Amsterdam tomorrow, let's get it!
Hope it went well! I ran the half :)
Thanks for this Ben. I've signed up for my first marathon this April (Rotterdam), and I'm in two minds about my goals for the race. On the one hand, I anticipate it to be tough, and should just run it sensibly. On the other hand, I'll be 45 next spring, so I'm not getting any younger. Currently, I have good speed (my Coros even predicts a sub 3-hour race, although that is highly optimistic since it is based on 5K speed, and I haven't done anything longer than 20K), and I kind of want to make the most of it.
If I were you I’d maybe look at doing some half marathons and even a local 20 miler as you’ve got plenty of time to prepare. That’ll help tell you a little more about where your speed endurance is at. 5k pace is great but without the specific training it’s not that useful if you can’t get to theough the race without hitting the wall at half way :)
Ben I have been following your journey and this Sunday it’s my turn to run my first ever Marathon (Amsterdam). Thanks for the tips, would love to have seen some tips on how to warm-up for the race!
In there for the half! Best of luck 🤞🏻
Thanks for the tips Ben! I'm just a beginner runner and running a marathon is very very far away but its os always nice to learn something 🙂
Great to hear! I’m sure you’ll get there one day but enjoy the journey until then :) people often rush to the marathon but there’s still plenty to learn from racing 5ks which help massively when moving up the distance:)
Will try the one about taking the gels over 10 mins. Till now I tend to walk through the fuelling stations, take the gel & wash it down. (I do triathlons, so fuelling is slightly different).
Thanks, Ben. I like the tips about time on feet for long runs. I do tend to sip my gels. Got my first marathon at Oulton Park next month 😁👍
Great job! Hope it goes well!!
Thank you, these tips would absolutely help me finish my first marathon in next month 👍
Happy to help! Good luck
Lets go let's keep running mate ur subscriber here from Philippines
Good video Ben - I’ve been following you since the beginning and this was particularly good 🏃♂️
I appreciate that! Thank you
Thank you for including us slow runners in the potential of super shoes! It feels at times like a very exclusive club. (Mind you, I can really only wear NB Fresh Foam (or something) extra-wide (2E). I highly doubt super shoes would fit a wide foot...😢
Very helpful Ben! Thank you for these great tips. I’m going to run my first marathon next month, a bit concerned tho 😂
You got this!
Nice one Ben, im 5/10k background but just signed up for my 1st marathon, Manchester 2025
Best of luck!!
Thank you Ben!! This is helpful👍
My pleasure!
lovely stuff, ben. some great advice!
Glad it was helpful!
shot for the advise Ben, running SCTM Sunday. going for a PB sub 320. hope to save some in the tank and not bonk
I hope SCTM went as planned 😊
Great video Ben, very helpful advice which I will take into London Mara 2025 which will be my first marathon
I hope to be there too! My first London 🤫
@@BenIsRunning really wow I thought you had completed London already
great video ben!
Thanks!
Refreshing. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very good advice. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Bang on 🎉
It's in 2 days.. I'm still soaking up everything that I can! Thanks Ben!
You got this!
Amsterdam?
@@adriaantermors8122 yes, Amsterdam
@@BenIsRunning Thanks! My watch tell me 3h22 should be possible, so my goal is 3h40. Seems realistic and if I do have extra energy after 30k, I might be able to pick up the pace a bit.
@@cdh79haha I see you again. I’m exactly on the same situation as you. My garmin is telling me the same thing (VO2max of 54), I will try to push for 3h30 but depends how that last part of the race will go down. Are you planning to follow a pacer?
Hey Ben. Love the content. Do you have any recommendations regarding bespoke marathon training plans (I.e. where to look/coaches based in London)? I’m looking to run a sub 3 next year and would like to follow a training plan that is more focused on me rather than a generic plan. Keep up the great work.
Great tips thanks Ben
No problem!
Great vid Ben. Have you got any tips on hydration during long runs?:)
I’d practice what the race your training for has on offer. Eg set up a table with water to mimic a water station for example every 5k on those race specific long runs
ran my first one last week in Eindhoven (i am 52). Had an accident (car ran into me on my bike) where I fell on my hip but in the end that did not do so much harm. I didnt miss any of the big runs because they were planned the weeks before. During the marathon I did allright first 30k but then my legs were just aching. It does seem like i hit the wall there, but it was not so much aerobic or fuel but the legs. So the last 10-13 km were 1 minute or more slower.
That’s exactly my experience in the recent Berlin marathon. Building that time on feet is so important for that muscular resilience
Interesting lots of your advice is different to that used by Emil Zátopek who dominated the sport and is the only runner to win the 5,000m, the 10,000m and the marathon (his first and fastest marathon) at the same Olympic Games. He was an absolute legend.
Feel free to expand here :) I never claim to be the gospel, simply sharing my advice as an average runner who’s become half decent :)
Amazing video!!! I know you are now focusing on marathons but i would like to know some of your favourites half marathon long runs. Concentrating on this distance for now. Maybe you could do 4 different videos that explain the different training sessions and milage to hit best also the other distances (5k, 10k, 21k). Thanks
Noted! I think the key for me is long runs have to specific for your trace distance if you want to get the best out of them :)
Very good advice. My problem is that when I wake up in the morning I feel like my Achilles tendons are short. The tendons are no longer warm. If I stretch my calves it gets better. But that doesn't mean I can train 100%. Do you have any tips on what I could try?
A good stretch and mobility routine sounds like it’s working already but longer term it’s often strength work that’s the answer. Get yourself to a physio if you can as they can tailor to your specific needs :)
It’s remarkable that you only started running in 2019. I figured you had been running all your life
It certainly feels like longer but got pretty into it since then so progressed fairly quickly :)
0:23 just so legendary haha
Running my 3rd one this Sunday. Best training block I have ever done.
HOWEVER the taper is by far the worst. Feeling out of shape, heart rate is elevated and especially this last week I have all kinds of pains and niggles in past injuries that have not bothered me at all for months. I read this all might be normal so for now I'm trying not to lose faith for race day 🤔🤔
Yeah that’s completely normal! I’ve felt all those feelings but come race day you’re completely fine! Nerves can play on your mind and you often feel like a little niggle is your leg falling off 🤪
@@BenIsRunning Great to hear this from you Ben! Thanks!
100%. I stuffed my mouth with Morten, trying to take that big thing in one go😂😂😂
Nobody tells you that that’s not how your meant to do it 😂
Hi Ben,
What are those running tights with the pockets on the back? They seem pretty nice! I've been looking for some running tights that can hold some stuff in them. Any recommendations?
They are from soar running! A little expensive but of the highest quality and functionality
When do you review the Adidas pro 4 that you have there behind you? :)
Probably in the next month or so :)
@@BenIsRunning waiting for that :)
Ben, how many gels did you take for a sub 2:30hrs marathon? And how often. Tqvm for the video
Every 30-40 mins so around 5 but depends if I have bottles on the course or not :)
@BenIsRunning did you take one gel right before the start? I've heard some who said not to do that because it will spike the insulin. Tq
Thank you for the video. I have a question: I just ran the Berlin Marathon as well, and my next marathon is in May, so I have about 7 months until then. I want to be in my best shape. What do you do during this transition period before starting the next training block, to ensure you begin in good shape but without feeling physically and mentally exhausted?
I personally would go two ways. Either bring the milage down and focus on getting faster over say the 5/10k so that when you go back to the marathon your pace feels easier or id focus on base building. Do lots of zone 2 work, build that aerobic endurance so then you can build the sexy stuff on top closer to the time :)
Great advice! I love watching your videos.
Thank you, always appreciate the comments :)
Don’t go off at a pace where your fitness is and don’t go out at a crazy pace especially when coming back from injury
Wearing carbon shoes is like wearing SOAR, I can’t run but feeling good while running is a win. 😅
Your stride is something else. You literally kick yourself in the butt while running
At high speeds but still plenty to work on :)
Thanks Ben! For the awesome advice! Just a request, the background is unnecessary I feel and a bit annoying too!
Are you talking about the music sorry? It seems a little loud on reflection, thanks for your feedback
@@BenIsRunning yes Ben, that's correct!
Hi Ben good video! My marathon is in March 2025 and I’m going for my 6th marathon my best is 4 hours haven’t got that since. I’ve noticed I’m not speedy but I’m very good at holding a moderate pace 920-940 pace for 19-20 miles. I was gonna ask you do u think I should try get up 23-25 miles in training 4-5 weeks out? As long as it’s aerobic? I’ve never went over 20-21 miles training and I’m wondering if I do 24-25 miler if that help for race day. I’m an endurance monster when it comes moderate paces. But when it comes 8-830 paces for long time my body goes into shock.
Sounds like you’d benefit more from some progressive long runs. Starting at bellow marathon pb pace and then the last day 3/4 miles trying to run a little faster than race pace. Work on that speed endurance rather than time on feet long runs I’d expect would be most beneficial for you :)
Oh ok thanks Ben.....and i ALWAYS seem hit wall mile 17-18.......if im shooting for 850-9 min pace marathon should i start out 950-945 first few miles and work down to low 9s second half? i feel like im better progressive getting faster but i gotta train to negative split better. Last year i started marathon at 9 13 pace and hit wall hard mile 18 and ended up with 950 average pace end
I tryuly hope i have another marathon in me, Femoral nerve damage from prolapse discs is proving a real pain the...! well this changes, nerves are funny little buggers. Aiming for London 2025, hopefully I will make it but at 53 reality is setting in that I may have to cut the distance shorter or find another hobby that keeps my ADHD in check. Hope your back is doing OK Ben?
Thanks Karl! I’ve also had some nerve issues with priformis syndrome which is now manageable with visits to the osteopath. Hope you get back running pain free soon :)
How can get sub 1 hour in half marathon please sir tell me?? Waiting your reply from months
Sub 1 hour! That’s top of the top elite, averaging 2:51/km. I can run that for maybe 2/3 km so I guess you have to become one of the best in the world
Instructions unclear, didn’t train properly for any marathon, ran 3 in my first year running and was already walking in Valencia by mile 13. Never been in so much pain. Bring on London…
The man in the playground at 0:03
Haha! I’d not noticed that at wll
❤
I wish one day my form is as good as yours lol
You should see my form when I started. It’s naturally improved as I’ve training more I guess :)
@@BenIsRunning I have been at it since beginning of this year, just finally retired my shoes and bought the 1080v13 and sc trainer v3 but I think I want to go with a 1 do it all shoe and I’m trying to decide, rebel v4 or Mach 6, endorphin speed 4 or whatever!
@@Ennis09 my pick would be an endorphin speed but note the 4 is a little narrow so if bare that in mind. The rebel and mach are also great options so might be worth heading to a running specialist to see which works best for you
@@BenIsRunning I went to fleetfeet and they have like no stock and not much help!!! lol
Just a random (fu**ing fast) guy 😉💪🙂
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This guy weighs 9 stone 🤣🤣🤣
Same as your IQ ❤❤❤
Giving advice you didn't do yourself in Berlin.
Imagine clicking on this video just to be unkind in the comments 😂 get a better hobby
Using my experience to help others 🤝