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Anonymous
Sup /fit/

I posted last weekend as I was about to run my first 5K, and I ended up running it in 21 mins. but now my next goal is to run a Thanksgiving day 8k. I'm so motivated right now and im really taking up my training a notch in both distance and intensity.

But are there any competetive or recreational runners on /fit/? I was just running to stay in shape and be in good condition when me and some friends would kick the soccer ball around, or throw the football around in the park. Now I'm addicted to the competitive sport of running. Ive already run 55 miles this week, and im strolling at an eight minute mile. I'm really wanting to run in a marathon that comes up in March.

that means about four months ahead of the marathon. My goal is to qualify for the Boston Marathon, which is a time of 3:10 for men in my age group 18-34. Basiically how can I best improve my training to qualify for this goal. I want to run this race as fast as I can, and I want to know the best training to do that. I dont want to just make qualifying at a 7:30 mile pace....I want to be able to really really make an impression....run at round a 6:00-6:30 miles pace. How can I best do this?

any help and insight would be apreciated
>> Anonymous
don't get into the mindset that you have to run so many miles in a week. many endurance athletes get into the habit of just running and running and thinking it's doing them good when in reality they are probably wasting their time after so many miles.

I'd say hit the gym at least 2-3 times a week focusing on intervals, overhead squats, deadlifts, lunges, power cleans, and front squats (go heavy, don't go light, the point of the gym is to strengthen muscles to offset any weak areas, and also to prevent from injuries) . when you get within 2 months of the marathon go down to 1-2 days in the gym, while keeping the same distance. then a month out do mostly running and rest 3-4 consecutive days before the marathon
>> Anonymous
You could start by washing you soap dodging workshy fenain scumbag
>> ­Anonymous
Marathonfag here, I finished the Chicago marathon this year with a time of 4:20. It was my first marathon and I hadn't really been running since about 6 months before.

If you just ran your first 5K ever a week ago I really, really suggest you don't try and qualify for boston on your first marathon. For your first marathon, you should just concentrate on finishing, not dying, and having a good time. If you want to, I can't stop you. But believe me, the marathon is a challenge enough as it is.

See if you can pick up some running books by Hal Higdon. That old bastard has run hundreds of marathons and knows what the fuck he's talking about.
>> Anonymous
Don't listen to this idiot OP:>>465961

Go to RunnersWorld.com and look for the smart coach app there. If you're already running 50+ miles a week you should work on your speed. Use Smart Coach to create a personalized training schedule.
It would be better if you joined a running club. They have coaches that could help you get faster, and running with partners is better than going at it alone. Welcome to running.