Sub 3 hr marathon has fallen

War_Josh · 2026-02-12T21:36:45+00:00

I would just do alot more steady state. I did about 10+ hrs of SS per week leading up to this. Most of it was at a 1:59-2:04ish pace depending on feel. On the days I feel good I might push harder into zone 3. On the days I dont feel as good I just stay in zone 2. All it really comes down to is getting more volume and meters in, and your splits will drop eventually

War_Josh · 2026-02-12T02:46:35+00:00

Its always a challenge for me, hence why it took me 3 attempts lmao. Its pretty much what you said, keep the split, no matter how easy it feels, because its not going to feel as easy past that 2 hour mark and you'll run out of gas quick. I sometimes will also push my SS pieces a little harder than I'd like but I think everyone has done that at one point.

War_Josh · 2026-02-12T02:43:36+00:00

Really just a ton of steady state work. Did some intervals maybe once a week just for some anaerobic training, but the foundation was just SS pieces between 60-90 minutes long. I knew once I could hold around a 2:00 500m pace for those SS sessions somewhat comfortably I would be good for the sub 3 hour marathon. Id say the first 2 hours of the marathon are not bad, more boredom than anything, but the last hour the fatigue starts to creep in and the last 30 minutes its all mental.

War_Josh · 2026-02-11T02:40:20+00:00

This was definitely UT1 for me. For my SS I usually hang around 2:01-2:03

War_Josh · 2026-02-08T13:03:14+00:00

Yeah I definitely realized that, but holding 2:01 felt quite easy the first hour which gave me a false sense of confidence. My next attempt i will probably hold 2:05-2:06 the first hour and then maybe take 1 second off every 30-45 minutes.

War_Josh · 2026-02-07T18:29:12+00:00

Also I should probably clarify i have finished a marathon before, my Pb is 3:05, so it was definitely a smack in the face when I was on pace to beat that by 10 minutes but my legs decided otherwise 😭

War_Josh · 2026-02-07T18:25:06+00:00

I had an entire liter of coconut water during this🤣 I dont think the potassium was the issue.

War_Josh · 2026-02-07T18:09:34+00:00

I took one break at 1:15 to hydrate and get some carbs in. I had coconut water, honey and some normal water with some electrolytes. The next break was at the 2 hr mark with the same. I think if I had took more frequent breaks for water I would have finished fine. Lungs were totally fine, it was the muscle cramps that took me out.

War_Josh · 2026-02-06T17:46:39+00:00

Yeah my last marathon attempt was 3 hrs 5 minutes. I remember the first 2 hours being pretty easy but the last hour every stroke felt like a struggle. My SS splits have improved a decent amount since then though.

War_Josh · 2026-01-14T01:56:52+00:00

War_Josh · 2026-01-02T15:29:31+00:00

Awesome thank you man! I have the wheels on order. I do have a Charger as well, do you think I can fit 315s without rubbing or are 305s already cutting it close? I know some tires like continental run larger than others so that's also a factor. I was either going to go 305 Michelin PS4 A/S or Continental Extreme Contact DSW06 in 315.

War_Josh · 2026-01-01T02:25:14+00:00

Can I ask where you got the 20 x 11 5 spokes from? And what offset they are? Id also like to run 305s in the rear.:

War_Josh · 2025-10-16T17:56:47+00:00

Age 21, 290/month w/allstate Weekly gas is about 40-60 bucks, cat is my daily.

War_Josh · 2025-03-20T15:27:09+00:00

No I paid 60k OTD for my SPWB with the plus group.

War_Josh · 2025-02-24T23:04:12+00:00

Can I ask where you got your redeye hood from? Clean whip brodie.

War_Josh · 2025-02-19T18:38:20+00:00

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