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Old 07-15-2008, 05:28 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by bluegoose View Post
I found these marathon time predictors over on Runners World. What do you think?



I think Galloways method may be a bit conservative, but the 800 test seems to be a pretty good predictor for the times that I am hoping for this fall.
I'm a slow marathoner, so take this for what it's worth...
Galloway is notoriously conservative in helping people set pace goals. He admits as much, but he also states that if you feel great at 17-18 miles, pick up your pace and you still have time to make up the difference. That is much smarter than going out too hard and crashing.

I think the other method may be conservative as well. I'd also be a little concerned about doing such a hard training session a few weeks before the marathon.
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