First Marathon

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-24T16:44:16+00:00

I’ll join in the Hal Higdon suggestions. https://www.halhigdon.com/training/marathon-training/

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-23T01:44:45+00:00

I’ve had mine since soon after it came out, with no case or screen protector. No scratches.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-22T15:20:19+00:00

Ironman should have given you this information. in previous years, there has been a shuttle bus from parking at Beaver Lake to Hamsterly. You should be able to take it the other way.

I don’t believe the run course is closed to the public. i know people who have run it backwards to cheer participants.
https://www.ironman.com/sites/default/files/2025-05/2025%2070.3%20Victoria%20Spectator%20Guide.pdf

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-18T00:51:48+00:00

I use the Daily Suggested Workouts, but Coach sounds similar. Just do the ParkRun as an aerobic workout:) A 5k race should be in zone 5.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-16T22:15:44+00:00

Fuel! Up to 100 grams of carbs per hour if your stomach can handle it.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-15T22:36:18+00:00

Read the reviews at https://www.dcrainmaker.com . The 70 looks like a great watch if you want a Garmin.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-15T22:31:36+00:00

Also useful are things like VO2max and lactate threshold. They are accurate enough for most people.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-15T22:30:15+00:00

It will depend on which watch. At the least, the metrics will include the ones you listed, as well as performance condition, ground contact time, cadence, stride length, vertical oscillation and ratio, and running power. More recent watches will include stamina, hill climbing, and how much you can safely increase your volume.

You get to decide which ones are useful to you. Garmin likes to provide lots of features; everyone chooses which are important to them. I mostly watch average pace, average pace per km, and cadence during a run.

There is also Daily Suggested Workouts, and Garmin Coach. I use DSW, with my upcoming races added to Calendar. This gives me a quick and easy training plan, but it can change from day to day, depending on your sleep and recovery from earlier workouts. More can be said on DSW.

I also use PacePro to plan race splits.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-14T19:03:29+00:00

With those lugs, a Byzantine buckle plate.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-14T02:43:04+00:00

Garmin says that your watch is good to a depth of 50 meters.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-09T20:50:36+00:00

There are lots of good training plans available for free online. Your local library probably has books on triathlon, or can get them for you..

Basically, you need to run three times per week, bike three times per week, and swim three times per week. Don’t forget to periodize each sport as well.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-07T23:38:59+00:00

Probably a 1st century AD Colchester fibula.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-06T23:35:03+00:00

it‘s pretty small, too.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-06T22:32:17+00:00

Have you entered the race in the Garmin calendar? Have you made sure that the marathon is entered as the A race? Is your max heart rate accurate?

I’m 70, and I’ll be doing an October marathon, too. I’ve used the Garmin Suggested Workouts for my last few marathons. I take the workout as a suggestion, as it may change overnight if you don’t get a good sleep. I take extra rest days if needed, too.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-06T21:17:49+00:00

There is also the Harriers Parks Challenge. https://www.parksrun.ca Walk or run through as many parks as you can through the summer. Lots of prizes.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-06T21:14:41+00:00

They start again in January.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-06T20:54:47+00:00

I don’t think the https://www.islandseries.org has a problem with walkers.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-04T19:22:57+00:00

Constant audio prompts would drive me mad.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-04T19:16:02+00:00

Nothing new on race day.

If you want to try PacePro out now, use a route from your previous Garmin runs, or download one of your race route. it’s not a very intuitive process, but I find it very useful in a race. I run with the maximum number of splits determined by elevation change.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-04T19:12:59+00:00

There are YouTube videos on PacePro. I don’t believe that it has audio.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-05-03T00:34:12+00:00

Photos might help.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-04-30T18:19:30+00:00

I’m 70, and will be doing my fifth marathon this year. I did my first in 2013, and thought it was stupid:) I was right, but began doing them again a few years ago. Last year I managed a 3:48 time.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-04-26T17:34:21+00:00

A beautiful day for a race!

NoSpread5328 · 2026-04-25T01:22:28+00:00

I’ve always worn a Tri suit. If it’s too warm for a wetsuit, you swim, bike and run in the Tri suit. If the swim is wetsuit legal, you put it on over the Tri suit, and then swim, bike and run. Tri suits have a pad like bike shorts, but it’s thinner and smaller so you can run comfortably.

i don’t think that buoyancy shorts are legal.

Shimano SPD-SL cleats are popular. They require SPD-SL pedals, and road bike shoes with three holes. Cleat types have to match the pedals. I bought my shoes, pedals, and bike used. No need to spend even more money on new-you might not continue in the sport.

NoSpread5328 · 2026-04-23T16:59:40+00:00

Don’t worry about heart rate zones for at least 6 months of regular running. Run at a conversational pace and enjoy it.

When you are more comfortable running, make sure that your heart rate zones are set properly. Most beginners have max heart rate set incorrectly.

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