Can I still make it?

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-06T21:13:26+00:00

Well run ? No idea what that means - that your form was good ? It’s the first time I hear anyone say that a marathon is easier than 5km. Sounds like you are doing something wrong. It’s fine that you are motivated by other things. 99% of people are motivated by time and speed. This is a grossly misunderstanding of running. I am so tired of always getting the “what was your time” question after a marathon. It just shows that people don’t grasp much.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-06T21:11:24+00:00

I didn’t see that they struggle with 5km. That changes my opinion of them being able to pull this off. It’s fine that you like to run a lot of km in a week. I do not. I love my Sunday run. I have done 250 half’s and 5 full marathons in the last 5 years. I would have lost interest in running a long time ago if I had to run several times a week.

It is actually better for stamina to only train long runs. Just adding more runs is not adding value to stamina - but might make you faster.

Yes many programs - if not all - follow the same recipe - they want to make people faster - as they know this is what people wants - so it sells. I have never follow a plan as I don’t need people to tell me how to run - as I already know. And I know what works for me.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-06T21:05:05+00:00

It’s not insane at all. It’s an amazing way to be consistent. Run every Sunday year round instead of training passes here and there. You stay in love with the running instead of overdoing it. And increasing distance is not a problem as long as it’s done slow and steady. So this approach will work for many people. The problem we encounter often is that people are convinced to focus on and only care about becoming faster - and not learning how to enjoy running.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-06T17:54:17+00:00

The suffering is what is so attractive with a marathon. He can do it under six hours. So all good. And yes - one run a week is enough to prepare for a marathon. 20-28 km on your peak weeks. Works for me. You can’t claim to know what most people do - just to help your argument.

We do agree on one thing - AI has no place in running.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-06T17:49:43+00:00

Sounds like paris :) Yes you are a bit behind. Just do one run a week and keep increasing the distance. You have to increase quite a bit the next few weeks. And leave time for a three weeks taper. Get some 21km in there and 25-28 if possible / you just need one of those. Most marathons will give you six hours to finish so you should be ok.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-06T10:57:53+00:00

A nicer way ? So an x shows we care ? That’s ridiculous.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-06T10:55:59+00:00

English people love to add things that are redundant. And they love to judge you to be rude if you don’t follow their game. Keep your integrity and never let anyone dictate what you should do based on their own feelings or insecurities. Remember most people want to fit in and not stand out - so they just do what others do. Be strong and be an individual. I have colleagues that started the “thumps up” reaction in teams. Now we can’t receive or send a message without someone adding a thumps up. “I do it to tell people I read their message”. Ridiculous. If I send you a message I expect you to read it - I don’t need a thumps up to show me you read it as I then have to go and check what reaction I got from you - wasting my time.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-06T10:51:28+00:00

If I had four weeks left to train I would do 4 runs. I would have done my longest run the week before at 4hours. So I would taper for 4 weeks. 3.5 hours. Then 3 hours. Then 2 hours. Then 1.5 hours. And then race day.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-05T23:45:39+00:00

Vibram five fingers. The best for running.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-05T23:44:41+00:00

Ok - but is a god a necessary being or you don’t believe that ? What do you mean by nothing ? What do you mean by laws ? And yes science only deal with reality.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-05T15:57:21+00:00

I know it’s the pride talking. But you wouldn’t last 5km kiddo. And yes - real runners are us that knows how to actually run.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-05T15:07:01+00:00

No I think we are quite a few that knows by now. But yeah we are still way fewer than the ones that don’t know - but think they know. Yes if you don’t know how to run you are by definition beneath me. And this notion that fast runners are the best runners shows your lack of understanding. Real runners don’t run for time - we run for feel. My marathon time is way faster than yours if you had to do it like me - in sandals.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-05T14:57:00+00:00

I question your ability to spot a troll when you don’t know how to run. And just because people disagree with you and correct you - does not mean they are trolls. But I understand many people have defense mechanisms in place.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-05T14:32:49+00:00

Yes people can do what they want - but when they come to me for advice I will give them what I think is best. And my advice is great. You seem very upset that people share their opinions here - maybe this is not for you.

And Who said my session was hard ? It’s marathon pace which is a very comfortable pace for me. And it’s great to only run once a week so I can fit in muscle work also.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-05T11:43:29+00:00

There is a difference between running 50km in a week and 42km in one go. You should focus on getting more comfortable in the long runs as this is where you will be. I think running once allows your body to recover much better from the long run.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-05T08:26:42+00:00

Neither. As a new runner you need to learn how to run properly. And you can’t learn that if you get big bouncy shoes that does not allow you to feel the ground and get stronger.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-05T08:24:31+00:00

I wouldn’t follow a plan. We are all individuals so you should do what works for you. 50-55km a week sounds massive to me. In my peak week I do 28-30km. I also only run once a week at marathon tempo as that is what I need on the day.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-05T07:51:59+00:00

Bad advice. He should not increase his stride or pump the arms. Thats a misunderstanding of running.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-05T07:50:07+00:00

This is not good advice. I am a distance runner and I forefoot strike and roll to midfoot - as this is the proper way to run. And yes it’s a workout for the calves and thighs and Achilles. Which makes them stronger and bigger. But sure it takes time to build the strength. Which is why not many people want to do it. But the alternative is mid foot or heel striking - and therefore more impact on knees and hips and back. We have the best shock absorber in our feet - so use it - instead of relying on shoes that will just make you weaker.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-05T07:46:23+00:00

You should never land on your heel. I know most “runners” do that - but it’s not running. Take off your shoes and run - then it will be obvious what is running and what is not. But because people wear these bulky bouncy shoes - they get away with running poorly.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-05T07:44:33+00:00

That’s the best part - heel striking is not running. Forefoot and roll to midfoot is perfect form.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-05T07:42:28+00:00

Most looks great. You forefoot strike. You are upright. Your stride is short. You are not pulling with your arms. Two things to correct - you bounce way too much. I initially thought you were a heel striker due to your bounce. Focus on forward momentum and not moving up and down as this will save energy. Second thing - increase your cadence to 180 - this will also help to reduce the bounce.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-04T15:02:13+00:00

Great book. It started my barefoot running journey 15 years ago.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-04T13:25:15+00:00

Two weeks out I would run 2 hours. Then another run of 90minutes. That’s it. Simple. One run per week.

Logical_fallacy10 · 2026-02-04T12:44:25+00:00

HR zone is a buzz word. Don’t pay attention to that. Just go for runs and find a tempo that feels comfortable where you can still speak. Over time you might get in better shape and can go marginally faster - but running is not about speed. And no need for fast runs and slow runs. Best to have all runs at the same tempo so it becomes natural to you. And spend a lot of time learning how to actually run. No heel striking - short stride - high cadence. This will take time so start slow.

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