True for me. My 3 best marathons (all PRs) came with negative splits:<br>
1:37/1:32<br>
1:36/1:32<br>
1:33/1:31<br><br>
What you described is exactly my outlook at the start of a marathon: To plan to run the first 2-3 miles as I would a weekend long run. I have learned that it is detrimental to me to try to hit MP from the first mile. When I run the first two miles like a long run, I've effectively turned my 26 mile race into a 24 mile race. The body (and mind) warms up to the task and I avoid my old common error of running a too fast mile in the early going.<br><br>
Also consider that not all marathon courses are created equal. Some courses (i.e. Flying Pig) naturally set up for a negative split.<br><br>
As for training, my experience is T-pace runs (more than MP) make the difference. Developing the body to process lactate, in my experience, is the major limiting factor in marathon performance. Build up to 40-50 minute sessions at your true T-pace and you minimize the dead legs late in the race.<br><br>
Great input here.
1:37/1:32<br>
1:36/1:32<br>
1:33/1:31<br><br>
What you described is exactly my outlook at the start of a marathon: To plan to run the first 2-3 miles as I would a weekend long run. I have learned that it is detrimental to me to try to hit MP from the first mile. When I run the first two miles like a long run, I've effectively turned my 26 mile race into a 24 mile race. The body (and mind) warms up to the task and I avoid my old common error of running a too fast mile in the early going.<br><br>
Also consider that not all marathon courses are created equal. Some courses (i.e. Flying Pig) naturally set up for a negative split.<br><br>
As for training, my experience is T-pace runs (more than MP) make the difference. Developing the body to process lactate, in my experience, is the major limiting factor in marathon performance. Build up to 40-50 minute sessions at your true T-pace and you minimize the dead legs late in the race.<br><br>
Great input here.
