Message Category: Running Tips/ Training
Topic: Pacing for My first Marathon

Reply: From: Date:	Many ways to get there... Ed 3/6/01 3:41:08 PM ET
I ran 3:45 at my first (Niagara) last October. My target was 3:20, but after getting stuck in the crowd for an 8:15 first mile I cranked out 3 or 4 7:15's. DON'T watch every mile and try to overcorrect. I paid big time. By the halfway point my hip flexors started to seize up and my stride shortened to the point that my last 6 were 10 min miles. Next month at Cleveland I'm going to start at 10s/mile over goal pace for the 1st 3-5 miles. If I were you I'd start at 8:45, but don't do anything rash if you're slower or get caught in the starting pack etc. Post a reply on the Bulletin Board
Message thread: Pacing for My first Marathon - [Patty 3/1/01 10:18:36 PM ET] 8:30 - 8:40 pace - [Ski 3/2/01 7:46:15 AM ET] Run a practice marathon - [Dave from Oakton Va 3/2/01 9:21:35 AM ET] my 2-cents - [ollie 3/2/01 9:46:27 AM ET] Sub-4 is a good thing - [Hopkinton 3/2/01 6:30:58 PM ET] Many ways to get there... - [Ed 3/6/01 3:41:08 PM ET] Don't worry in first marathon - [RNR girl 3/6/01 3:58:26 PM ET] How did ou do? - [Sandra 3/28/01 9:39:02 AM ET]

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