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Marathon training

colliewendel · 2010-04-12 16:49:26

Hi, I am training for the edinburgh marathon in May. Im aiming for a time of around 3.15. Its only my second marathon. I would love to get my Marathon time under 3 hours in the next couple of years. Could anyone tell me what is the best type of training to do to increase speed. Is your diet a big factor?

12-04-2010 5:49pm

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colliewendel

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Hi,

I am training for the edinburgh marathon in May. Im aiming for a time of around 3.15. Its only my second marathon. I would love to get my Marathon time under 3 hours in the next couple of years. Could anyone tell me what is the best type of training to do to increase speed. Is your diet a big factor?

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#2 16-04-2010 12:28pm

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You've posted this in the wrong place - you'd get more of a response in the main forum. And from those who know what it's like to go sub-3

You need to incorporate a certain amount of interval training or tempo work into your programme. It's a big subject. However you need to be running regularly at sub-3 pace if you're to achieve it in a marathon.

Good luck.

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