Message Category: Running Tips/ Training
Topic: Help discern my potential - what do I have to look forward to?

Reply: From: Date:	you never know ollie 3/8/01 3:32:03 PM ET
As far as potential, one never knows. One of the 1976 US Olympic trials participants had a first marathon of 4:30! On the other hand...my first marathon (1980) was 3:33 which was done on a tough course (Maryland Marathon; now defunct). My longest run prior to that race was 15 miles. I did several 50 mile weeks however. THAT remains my PR!!! I was to improve my 10K (44:10 to 39:50) but not my marathon...yet. I came within 5 minutes this last year. So, one just does not know. Just recover well and see what better preparation brings you next time. ollie Post a reply on the Bulletin Board
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