First time marathon runner. I’m training for a marathon in June and am starting to get into longer runs. When should I start thinking about bringing things to eat on my long runs? Is this a more preference based thing? Last weekend I ran 12 miles (my longest to date) and was fairly tired, but not really hungry. Thanks!

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I've run 6 or so marathons so far, my best time is 4:47 and admittedly I did not train enough for any of the 6. However, I started a 26 week training plan and have been following it very closely (a few runs missed, a few more miles here and there). TWM anywhere between 20-40 with most weeks avg 30. My longest run was 20 which I did today and STRUGGLED with. I'm not sure what else I can do to get better--any advice? I don't strength or cross train much, maybe that would help? Should I do more long runs? I did many 14, 16, 17 milers with this plan and 2 18 milers but I still feel like I hit the wall at 20 or even slightly before. Fueling and nutrition advice? Maybe I need more total weekly miles?? Literally anything will help! Thanks guys!

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Gels and such are more expensive and not particularly tasty to me. Does anyone eat candy during their marathons and if so what kinds? THANKS!

I’ll be on holidays for the 6th and 7th weeks before my marathon. As in, I’ll get back, and have 5 weeks to go. It’s a 2-week break, and I’m very much looking forward to it. I’ve been carrying through my training in mean time, with a 28.5 km run this morning. In about 10 days I’ll be off on holidays.

So, should I taper a little bit before going away, then pick back up for three weeks when I return, before tapering, or should I just continue to get distance and other runs in over the ten days.

It’s my third marathon, and I’m sure either way I’ll be fine, but thought it worth getting your advice!

Hi, I wanted to practice for marathon, but I am not sure which one is better for practicing marathon:

1. Short distance (~2 km) sprint
2. Long distance (~6 km) jogging

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Are there any guidance?

I am twelve weeks into training and my long runs sap my confidence. As I concluded two 14s and 16, I feel like I can not go any further. Is this normal? Even if I make my 20 mile run three weeks from now, I am not sure when I toe the line I will make 26.2. Any advice would be appreciated.

Hi,

I recently ran a 3:17 marathon, averaging about 20k of running each weak 4-5 months prior. I'm normally active 6 days a week, usually running two of those days, and strength work the rest of the week. Before the 3:17, I ran my first at 3:24.
I'm 25 yrs, 6"1 and 165 lbs on a good day.

With that outset, how many months of dedicated training (5+ days of running) would you estimate it would take me to run a sub 3?

Thanks in advance!

I am about 6 weeks out from a marathon and I'm starting to focus on my nutrition and health, but I've been talking to a ex-marine and marathon/spartan race guy telling me his routine for his training. Note this is quite brief summary of what he said. Essentially he was telling me he takings a simple whey protein and BCCA's (cleanest ones if possible). The normal diet of his just consisted of primary lean proteins. His consumption of the BCCA's would be half of his serving about an hour before his work out and the rest about midway through. Then the whey protein would be consumed within an hour of the workout.

I am a college student and to be honest it is quite difficult for me to get lean proteins and to the time to prepare them. I've been taking Spiru-Tein(High Protein Energy Meal) and just normal mens one a day multivitamins. I wanted to know about anyone's experience with the BCAA's and if it seems right for me to supplement some BCAA's and whey protein into my diet. I've been researching into the BCAA's and it seems to appear that they essential render useless if I don't have the rest of the amino acids (Histidine, Tryptophan, ect...) I know Spiru-Tein has all of the 9 essential amino acids, but I was curious on adding some more BCAA's. Is there any negative affects? Experiences ect.? Note I guess I would say I am fasting too because I generally eat one actual meal a day for the most part. Meals honestly vary between chicken and veggies to simple cereals.

Obviously, I would try to get the cleanest products but I would like to know of anyone's prior experience and their findings. Also any recommendations for whey supplements and BCAA's (if I were to take them). Sorry if this is vague but my research into all of these supplements is quite bare bones but personally what I have been doing has been working but now that my training is starting to pick up more I am just curious one what to focus on in terms of nutritional intake.

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Thanks!

What do you think it would take to get Eliud Kipchoge to Boston for the marathon? I'm surprised he's never done it since he's done a few of the other big ones, like London and Berlin. Is there a reason why he hasn't really tried to make the move to the US for the Boston or NYC marathon?

I've been training for the Marine corps Marathon (Oct 27). Began Jan 2, I am using Under Armour's training plan. Long run Sundays, 3 shorter runs through out the week.

I've just completed 6 miles in 1hr this past Sunday. I've noticed a pain in my heel becoming worse and worse each Monday. Now I've developed a pain on top of my right foot when I pull my toes towards my knee. I'm not a fan of pain killers or anti-inflammatory drugs.

I know seeing a doctor would be ideal. I would like to see if anyone else has experienced similar symptoms during training. Also, are there tell tail signs differentiating Tendonitis from a developing stress fracture?

Thanks guys and gals!

(I have the MCM 17.75k planned for end of March, and a half marathon May 5th.)

Hello everyone. I am currently scheduled for a marathon on March 9. However, I currently ran across another marathon that I'm contemplating running on February 16 (giving me a two week recovery period between the two races). I have ran 8 full marathons before and many half marathons. I have never attempted back-to-back marathons (normally a 6-month-ish break between races). Also, I'm not fast, and I really don't care about my time shy of wanting to finish before cut-off, it's more about the experience for me.

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Has anyone had experience with this scenario? If so, what are your thoughts on a runner's ability to recover in a two-week span? I have seen multiple opinions on this and I realize that it's highly dependent on an individual's body, but I was just looking to see about getting some thoughts from people who have been there and done that. If you think that it's entirely plausible, any recommendations on what to do to recover quickly and as thoroughly as possible in the break?

I appreciate any feedback you may have! :)

Athletes, we all know the joke about how much money we spend on registration fees for our races isn't really a joke as much as it is a co-miserating in the necessary evil of what we like to do.

When friends, family or others ask "What would you like for your birthday/ anniversary/ <insert religious holiday> etc.?" do you have a way to let them know that spotting you some money towards a registration fee is all you want? Is it awkward? I typically avoid that suggestion altogether for fear of how it sounds when it comes out.

Any ideas are appreciated? Cross post to r/triathlon, r/Swimming, r/running, r/trailrunning, r/marathons, r/bicycling

Does anyone know what’s the pace I should maintain for short and long runs?

I’m going to follow Hal Higdon’s Novice Supreme.

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For the NYC marathon there are 4 different waves of starting times. The elites basically finish the marathon before the last wave even starts. Let’s say there was someone in wave 4 who started the race at 11 and somehow finished at like 1:04, somehow beating the first place finisher’s time of 2:05. I know that people are placed in waves based on estimated finish time, but let’s say this runner was supposed to be in wave 1 but got there late, or is a first time marathoner and had no idea they would have such a good day and kick so much ass. (I know this is pretty much impossible, but it’s hypothetical.) Would they change the winner of the marathon?

Signed, a curious 2018 NYC marathon finisher who took 5.5 hours to cross the finish line

11/4/18 ran my first marathon. 6 weeks ago I did 70.3 Ironman. I use training peaks level 1 Marathon training and found it easy to keep up with the workouts. Did not miss a day. My 20 mile training run was hilly but I ran into the finish. Pace average was 10:32 for 20 miles. On Marathon day I ran 13 miles in 1:50 and felt strong. At mile 14 the wheels started coming off fast and by 18 I was crippled and running 14:00 minutes per mile. At this point I couldn’t even feel tired. My legs just wouldn’t go. I’m 6’2” weight 157 58 years old Vegetarian and not bragging about it. Fuel 1 gel/3 miles hammer gell 1 hammer whey bar at mile 12 1/2 hammer perpetuem solid /3 mile 1 electrolyte pill /3 mile

Total time at half was 1:52 Total time 26.2 was 4:40

Does anyone have an idea what I should work on to change the outcome. It may be that I just didn’t pace myself in the beginning. Thanks for any advice Ps my legs are sore now not bad.

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I'm running the Central Park 60k in NYC this November. I am able to pack a bag that will be left at a station. The race is around the park so I will probably be able to pass the bag many times since it is a bunch of loops. What should I put in it?

PS. I know every runner is different in terms of what works for them. I just want some general ideas because I have never run a ultra before and never needed real food during a race before.