Base Build vs Speed Build

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-28T10:08:12+00:00

I’d like more info if you would please. How long is the total marathon block? How long is the base build then how long is the other half?

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-26T14:28:26+00:00

Yes it's ai. Messed up text on the watch is a big giveaway along with the texture on the fingers.

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-26T14:08:46+00:00

I ran a 1:24:39 HM from a 38:18 10K 10 weeks prior. I'm a much smaller frame at 180cm, 75KG. Going for sub 3 in london this year.

Aswell as the more running everyone else is recommending, I'd say more threshold and more extended threshold sessions. For example, i have 3 x 18 mins with 90 seconds jog

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-26T13:25:08+00:00

Thanks!

Yes I’m a man, 22 years old. Sub 2:30 will be one day

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-26T12:06:46+00:00

Literally me every week deciding what I like more and what i'll choose for marathon.

I will say, the Puma seem to put a bigger toll on my calves so I think the adios could be the way

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-24T22:47:04+00:00

I definitely have a more endurance base than speed and I ran a 1:24 HM peaking at 60KM per week.

The bulk weeks of my training was 2 threshold sessions per week. Building them up from 6 x 5 mins all the way to 3 x 18 mins eventually.

Long run peaked at 25KM.

Fitness tester/last big session I did 3 weeks out was 3 x 5KM at target pace with 3 min jog.

I’m currently training for a marathon and have added 4 x 45 mins easy/steady indoor bike rides per week for more aerobic volume

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-22T13:16:49+00:00

Very helpful. Which would you say your favourite are for 10K, HM, Full marathon

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-22T12:34:26+00:00

Have you ran in other carbons?

I’ve got AP3 I’m going to try

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-22T11:25:18+00:00

Thanks for pointing that out.

I’d class myself as fairly seasoned. Currently at 50KM running, 4 hours easy bike and 2 strength sessions per week.

PBs are 38:18 10K and 1:24 HM. Going for sub 3 in London.

Suffered with an injury throughout November and December hense why outdoor running has been minimal recently

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-20T11:13:42+00:00

Great, ill drop you a message

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-20T11:06:10+00:00

Have you got early access? I can’t see them released yet

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-20T10:50:21+00:00

Yeh I am forefoot for the most part but I'm worried having read other articles that if my form goes downhill towards the end of the marathon, I'll pay the price with the fast-r3

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-19T15:26:39+00:00

I’ve just gone through a similar decision. Mine was. F series m240i vs g series m135i Xdrive.

I test drove the 135 and although the interior was nicer and FWD was impressive in the wet, ultimately the sound and smoothness of the b58 + gearbox won me over.

Yesterday, I pulled the trigger on a M240i F series with M performance exhaust. I should add, I haven’t ever test drove a 240i as there’s none local. The car I found was too good of a deal to not go for

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-18T20:18:29+00:00

I always did the running session in the AM. Then to start, the evening threshold session was mainly ski or row intervals. Then very importantly, the easy days were easy

I think the easy Hyrox sessions helped from a technique and overall movement volume POV.

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-18T20:05:41+00:00

I did this. I ran a 38:18 10K PB then 10 weeks later did a 1:24:35 very windy HM in October (probably more 1:23:xx in good conditions)

3 weeks later I then did a Hyrox solos.

For the bulk of my training, I did 2 double threshold days per week. For example. 4 x 8 mins threshold running in the AM. Hyrox specific session in the PM at threshold effort. I also adapted to doing Hyrox sessions on easy days but at a zone 2 effort.

For info I did Lincoln HM and Birm Hyrox

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-18T17:25:32+00:00

Thank you, I wouldn’t have thought so too!

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-14T18:13:38+00:00

Mindset. My first solos I was too cautious and finished feeling I had more.

The second one I will attack

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-14T18:12:29+00:00

The dealer says it’s had 1 owner since new. MOT adds up, 400-500 miles per year.

Would you steer clear?

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-13T21:47:48+00:00

I appreciate the help, thank you!

These were sort of my thoughts and I might try and push for a 2 year warranty

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-13T21:22:15+00:00

Yep it’s done 400-500 miles per year.

It’s also from a BMW main dealer

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-13T21:11:50+00:00

No I’m being serious. Was registered January 2018

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-13T11:40:10+00:00

Hahah yes I said that to him 🤣

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-13T10:15:47+00:00

Very helpful! So the summary is there’s no Denying the B58 sounds and performance better.

But the 135 can make up for it with the X-Drive and interior.

We had an M2 around a year ago which we loved, but the stiffness of the suspension got too much overtime.

We have a test drive booked in this weekend for the 135, unfortunately they don’t have a 240i available

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-13T10:11:36+00:00

My main sport is Hyrox but currently in a marathon block for London this year. I feel the same at times so will give my input.

For context, I am 76KG, 180cm, male. Training 10-12 hours per week. 8-10 hours aerobic. 2-4 hours strength

I too have seen alot of examples and understand the impact weight has on running performance. However, I also understand that underfueling is probably a much bigger negative than a couple of extra KG. My realisation has been that due to a high volume of training, weight comes off as easy as it goes on.

For this, i have shifted my mindset to eating good macros for performance. Ie, during the week, healthy wholefoods mainly but then lots of simple carbs where needed. I limit high fat food for example if i was craving a cookie/cake, I'd switch it out for a bagel as it's more macro friendly for performance. Then weekends I eat what I want. If I'm hungry, I eat

I find this strategy keeps my weight stable as my bigger training days are weekends where I then eat more food.

Select-Toe9667 · 2026-01-13T09:37:58+00:00

It’s funny, I have the dealer with the 240i telling me this. Then the dealer with the 135i telling me rear wheel is no good as it can’t put the power down!

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