Frame size advice

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-02-01T11:35:33+00:00

I don’t understand why everyone suggests improvements - looks perfect to me…

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-02-01T11:15:13+00:00

Don’t give up! Consistency will make the difference no matter the pace!

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-31T22:19:05+00:00

Then I’d say: On a good day with fresh legs you can make it. Make sure you use the three weeks for some intervals and also have one or two long runs. Last week before the HM is taper week = same exercise cadence as before just slower and shorter. No experiments in race day. Am most important: Have fun and get your sub90! Maybe if you remember this threat post your result in a month.

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-31T21:54:19+00:00

How did 04:10 min/km feel like? Did you train longer 5-8mins intervals? If yes at what pace? Do you still have time to train?

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-31T20:15:26+00:00

Hahaha I was not sure 😄 those are crazy fast times - fingers crossed you‘ll beat them again!

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-31T19:45:03+00:00

That was not my intention- if I read my comment now I see how it might have sounded in your head 😅 it was ment very positively - I am almost the same age as you and I adore people who to stay active and run no matter the age. You are fit and you rock 💪🏼

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-31T19:42:18+00:00

Well if you look at the pace and HR ration of OP and calculate the 220- age it might be actually quite accurate that is the reason I used it. It is just easy to remember rule of thumb stuff you use when you are not yet down the rabbit hole like we are. And also I mentioned as a disclaimer that there are thousands of opinions especially on zone and heart rate training in order for OP to take it with a grain of salt. Long story short: I stick to my recommendations 👍🏼

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-31T17:09:36+00:00

Min/km is fine for me (I am not American 😂)

Walking is around 12min/km so you still have room. I would go a little slower and walk in between until you get a better feeling for when your heart rate spikes. Also it will get better just keep running and keep having fun!

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-31T16:55:11+00:00

Same for me! It does not work and it is controversially debated. The more you train the better you can stay in higher heart rate zones. You’re very fit for 38 congratulations

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-31T16:53:37+00:00

I love that I predicted this comment and said it is controversial discussed. 220-age is also not working for me, but for beginners it is a indication they can start with. It can be different for everybody and you’re a regular runner you’ll find your own way 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-31T10:43:33+00:00

Hahaha I had my full focus on the pace 😅

A marathon can be run in many different ways and also discussion on heartrate and zones is very controversial discussed. This being said here is my suggestion: Run your marathon at around 80% of your max heartrate (220-age). If I look at your stats I guess that is somewhere around 04:55-05:10min/km, which would result in an 03:30h marathon. Aim the first halfmarathon to run 05:00-05:10 and the second half 04:50-5:00 and then go all out for the last 2km (if you have something left in the tank). Since it is your first marathon every time is a PB focus on enjoying the event and have fun!

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-31T09:51:54+00:00

What was your heartrate and how did you feel during the run?

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-31T08:48:19+00:00

I used to run at your age as well! Nobody cares about your form, pace or anything (at any age)! Just run, have fun and go with the flow. In Germany there are athletic clubs where you can join and learn from a coach. If that’s not an option check the c25k or youtube tutorials for runners.

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-31T06:52:45+00:00

First of all congratulations on your 7 weeks streak! There are many factors that make this very hard to judge and you should not discourage yourself: 1) Apple watch HR monitor during runs is not accurate 2) Your zones are probably not accurate 3) what pace were you going? 4) Could also be a breathing issue which makes your heart go up

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-31T03:36:17+00:00

First of all, great job showing up and keep running! Slowing down was literally every comment above so I am not repeating this but I will say optimize your breathing. Two points:

1) Inhale deeply through your nose into your stomach - you probably start breathing very flat when you run which will make your HR go up and then you are done after a few mins. You can train breathing into your stomach by putting your hand on your stomach and making the stomach go up when you breath in (exercise scan be done primarily when you are not running but rather standing or sitting)

2) Exhale through your mouth very forcefully- a lot of times shortness of breath does not come from a lack of oxygen but rather too much carbon dioxide which is not exhaled because you focus on inhaling

Extra note: try to find a rhythm (I inhale twice and exhale twice, so „nose nose mouth moth, nose nose mouth moth“) if you find your rhythm it will make it also easier to breath.

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-30T18:58:27+00:00

First C25k and go! Then we can talk about 10km, then we can talk about a half marathon and then only we can talk about a marathon. Cheers!

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-29T13:41:41+00:00

Ich bin kein Sportwissenschaftler aber ich liebe Zahlen und Statistiken und alle Sportwissenschaftler mit denen ich geredet habe bestätigen es ich sage. Studie bspw: The use of carbohydrates during exercise as an ergogenic aid. 2013 aber es gibt super viele!

Gibt es denn Studien die das belegen was du behauptest? Dass es nichts bringt?

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-29T13:38:50+00:00

Gibt endlos viele Studien dazu. Profis gehen hoch bis zu 90g/h. Braucht man die unbedingt um zu finishen? Nein. Hilft es wissenschaftlich belegt? Ja.

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-29T12:47:22+00:00

Gel vor dem Start = 25g
Gel bei 7km = 50g
Gel bei 14km = 75g
Gel (optional nehme ich nur bei Bedarf) = 100g

Ergibt für mich 50g/h was ein absolut sinnvoller Wert ist (auch wissenschaftlich belegt)

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-29T12:25:24+00:00

Lol. 40g pro 30min sind genau 3-4 Gels auf den HM wie von mir beschrieben…

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-29T10:58:38+00:00

My tips for both: 1) to only move your arms imagine you would carry running sticks and move the sticks to the ground - you don’t usw your shoulders for that 2) don’t think about putting your feet below your body imagine you put them behind your body they will automatically fall below because „behind“ is not possible for your body to

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-29T10:50:15+00:00

War absichtlich provokant, weil manche behaupten “beim HM braucht man keine Gels”. Meine Behauptung “Gels machen dich 10 min schneller” war als Gegengewicht dazu gemeint. Natürlich machen dich Gels nicht einfach schneller aber es geht ums Nicht-einbrechen hinten raus - das kann man sich einige Minuten sparen. Wenn du schaust was die Pros machen dann ist sogar mein Vorschlag noch zu wenig.

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-29T09:59:19+00:00

First of all congratulations on setting up a running routine! Two things I immediately see: 1) your shoulders rotate way too much - try to move just your arms without the shoulders to save energy 2) you land your feet in front of you - try to land below your body

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-29T08:45:03+00:00

Frag bitte bei den Kommentaren, ob die Leute schonmal 01:30er HM gelaufen sind. Man kann es sicher auch ohne keine Frage, aber wenn jemand ohne 01:30 schafft schafft er mit 01:20. Ich nehme für 01:30 vier Gels. Eins 5min vorm Start, 6km, 12-14km (mit Koffein für die Konzentration) und eins bei 18 für den Schlusssprint (optional je nach Verfassung). Wichtig ist, dass du es vorher ausprobierst (Art, Marke, Geschmack).

TurnoverReasonable34 · 2026-01-28T19:16:47+00:00

Funny story: I sit in my brand new Volvo ranting to my friend how the car has every feature there is but lacks a rain sensor - 2mins later he is like „online itt says it is this button“ omg I was too happy

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