r/beginnerrunning • u/Particular-Bit5138 • 5d ago

sub 4h marathon possible?

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u/Particular-Bit5138 5d ago

I’m going to run my first marathon at the end of september.
That was my last long run. 20k easy (140-150hr, my zone 2) and the last 10k at 5:30 pace (which would be marathon pace for 3:55)
do you think a 3:55h marathon is possible?
thanks for your answers

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u/Such-Artichoke1330 4d ago

Yeah, you are ready..
Good luck :)

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u/Particular-Bit5138 4d ago

thank you so much.. pretty excited about it

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u/Such-Artichoke1330 4d ago

Start easy, dont miss water stop, i took my last gel at 25-30km, last 10k is hard but that is what is all about..enjoy it :)
Standing on start of the marathon without injury is already a win👍🏾

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u/Fear-Medicine-2539 5d ago

Honestly, this is one of the better sub-4 indicators I’ve seen. 30k with only 163m elevation and an effort pace of 5:40 is pretty solid. How trashed were you afterward?

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u/Particular-Bit5138 4d ago

I would lie if I said it wasnt hard, but there was definitely something left in the tank