Right....i can't find my original post so throwing this one out there.

I have started a 27 week plan to hopefully finish at the end of the Berlin Marathon. 

Any tips for training ? currently got a PT to help build my glutes etc to prevent a further hip injury.

Make a log of your training.
 

Set yourself goals 

Make sure your gear is fully broken in before you do the marathon

Stock up on vaseline

1 hour ago, Zico said:

Stock up on vaseline

I've heard he's already ahead of you on that one 😉 

could i ask why 

Berlin 

I’ve done 4 over the years, the best bit of advice I was given was listen to other peoples advice but do what works for you and listen to your body more.

For me, I found not trying to do too much too soon worked. Get comfortable over 2 miles before pushing for 5. Get comfortable at 5 before trying 8 or 9 etc.

Vaseline under the arms is one area often forgotten about - don’t make that mistake

Run your longest training run of the week very slowly.

Say you're gay and they'd rue the day they put you in a running vest, take loads of drugs, run away and hide in your attic, drink milk and piss in the empty bottles, discard your clothes and don a blanket, refuse to wash or shave and smear your faeces over the walls.

10 hours ago, Big E said:

Right....i can't find my original post so throwing this one out there.

I have started a 27 week plan to hopefully finish at the end of the Berlin Marathon. 

Any tips for training ? currently got a PT to help build my glutes etc to prevent a further hip injury.

have you got running plans?

I'm happy to share mine with you if not

i'm doing mcr marathon next weekend

i do 3 runs a week, fartlek, inrervals (sprints) and a long run at the weekend, and gym to build the inbalances

Edited March 24, 20224 yr by L/H White

1 hour ago, Youri McAnespie said:

Say you're gay and they'd rue the day they put you in a running vest, take loads of drugs, run away and hide in your attic, drink milk and piss in the empty bottles, discard your clothes and don a blanket, refuse to wash or shave and smear your faeces over the walls.

in fairness, this has been the life that @Big Ehas been living for several years already

My mate who just won a 48 hour race in Italy running 350km says... 

Run run run, lose some weight, buy some kettle bells and fuck the PT off... 

And

If he's got hip issues I recommend resistant band work everyday. And definitely yoga a couple times a week. He needs to strengthen his core. It's not just about running.

1 minute ago, Sweep said:

in fairness, this has been the life that @Big Ehas been living for several years already

Is he imprisoned in 'The Maze' for being in Eamonn Holmes' Real IRA and doing pub bombings?

Put one foot in front of the other a bit faster than when you walk.

3 hours ago, little whitt said:

could i ask why 

Berlin 

I was about to put your name down as his potential dealer.

3 hours ago, little whitt said:

could i ask why 

Berlin 

Berghain 

If you know, You know.

2 hours ago, L/H White said:

have you got running plans?

I'm happy to share mine with you if not

i'm doing mcr marathon next weekend

i do 3 runs a week, fartlek, inrervals (sprints) and a long run at the weekend, and gym to build the inbalances

Not as such. Tried to put something together and been using the book sweep sent. Happy for information

Only one piece of advice - Hill Splits. That's what'll get you there

As others have said, mix it up a bit.  1 long slow run every week, with fartleks, hills, off road on your other days.  Longest run should be no more than 20 miles and done no later than 3 weeks from the big day.  Get new trainers now or halfway through, that you're happy with.  Dont do or try owt on the day that's not been part of your preparation. 

Good luck! 

looking at moving to the Mizuno Wave Rider 25's i have had the 23's and 24's so far which have been excellent. 

Prefer a Snickers.

Don't forget to check the tube stations for the quick routes with less running

9 hours ago, gonzo said:

Berghain 

If you know, You know.

That story from there about the frozen shites wrapped in cling film being used as sex toys, haunting.

Swop PT for Smiley

4 hours ago, Big E said:

looking at moving to the Mizuno Wave Rider 25's i have had the 23's and 24's so far which have been excellent. 

Good choice of Shoe. Mizuno wave always my go-to running trainers. I did my one and only marathon (end of Ironman 2019) in Mizuno wave 22’s. Since had 23’s and 24’s. Wasn’t as happy with the 24s (not as much protection on heel a mid-foot) so went back to 23’s.

Advice I would give is 80% of your training Zone 2 (easy talking pace) 20% hard/effort sessions. I only ran twice a week, one shorter/quicker run, one long/slow run. That said I was cycling and swimming twice a week too which kept the general aerobic fitness up to scratch.

Good luck with the training 👍

21 hours ago, Big E said:

Right....i can't find my original post so throwing this one out there.

I have started a 27 week plan to hopefully finish at the end of the Berlin Marathon. 

Any tips for training ? currently got a PT to help build my glutes etc to prevent a further hip injury.

That's less than a mile a week you tart

On the subject of marathons 

One of the coaches from the strength factory / hybrid centre in westhougton run 10 marathons in 5 days this week, 2 a day. Absolute mental achievement. 

He's also raised over 12k for the British Red Cross 

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jake-dearden10in5

2 minutes ago, L/H White said:

On the subject of marathons 

One of the coaches from the strength factory / hybrid centre in westhougton run 10 marathons in 5 days this week, 2 a day. Absolute mental achievement. 

He's also raised over 12k for the British Red Cross 

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jake-dearden10in5

Top lad for raising cash. 

This is my mate... Came 2nd because he started hallucinations in the woods through sleep deprivation so gave up with more still in the tank (legs wise) ... 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-57402903

He never raises any money either.. Just does it for the craic.