tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632237875023982429.post8469908031057439037..comments2023-04-04T08:15:28.577-06:00Comments on Richard's Running Blog in Colorado: Sub 3 Baby !!!Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784397713427369863noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632237875023982429.post-63919433334295708062015-05-21T17:32:59.229-06:002015-05-21T17:32:59.229-06:00I think it's consistency and miles. My shorter...I think it's consistency and miles. My shorter distance times suggested sub 3 for a few years before I was able to get there. It takes longer to get that endurance / aerobic adaptions to fulfill what the calculators suggest. It took me a few cycles before I realized that you could run those extra miles slower - better to train slower on the GA runs, so that you're recovered to smash out the quality runs. <br /><br />btw - if you saw the next race report, you'll see I ran Colorado too. Those last 5 or so miles on the bike path are miserable... I faded big time there. So maybe try a different course. The R&R Denver is a decent course. If you want to get a 'boost' - the Revel race here in July definitely would help. 4000+ feet of elevation drop !! <br /><br />Good luck. I'm sure you'll get there if you keep working. Persistence was the key.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16784397713427369863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632237875023982429.post-37800004879543373212015-05-12T10:54:50.095-06:002015-05-12T10:54:50.095-06:00I've run the Colorado Marathon twice now with ...I've run the Colorado Marathon twice now with a goal of 3:05 and both times I break down right around the elementary school at mile 21-22. I can blame not running long enough in training, illnesses, etc but other than that my pacing and races of shorter distances indicated that I should be able to run around 3hrs. Do you have any tips? I think I fall into the category where the mental side is taking over in those late miles and then my body responds to the negativity by feeling the pain and falling apart. What's the best way to break through this mental wall?Coreynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632237875023982429.post-47119926357567198312014-12-20T10:50:27.915-07:002014-12-20T10:50:27.915-07:00thanks Bethany. It's amazing how much of it is...thanks Bethany. It's amazing how much of it is mental. Once the hurdle has 'gone' - you can run so much more freely. I've done it 5 times now - and when I look back at the times I failed previously - a lot of that was the 'weight' of the mental pressure. It really is mostly mental. Best of luck to you !!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16784397713427369863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632237875023982429.post-73781564933081681402014-12-20T10:49:43.334-07:002014-12-20T10:49:43.334-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16784397713427369863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632237875023982429.post-68166368681844895942014-12-07T11:40:31.774-07:002014-12-07T11:40:31.774-07:00I thoroughly enjoyed reading this blog post. THAN...I thoroughly enjoyed reading this blog post. THANK YOU!! I am training for a sub-3 marathon and often question myself, wondering if I'll even be able to. After a "good training run", I always am confident that it is possible, and that 2015 will be my year to do it, but as you know, the mind has a way of making you doubt yourself. So, thank you for sharing this. Truly amazing! Bethany's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495190887012192814noreply@blogger.com