💡Focus on the quality of training rather than the volume.
🏃♀️Run at a faster pace closer to 6:30 mile pace or 3:45 kilometer pace.
🌡️Train the body to burn fat and conserve carbohydrate at race pace.
⏱️Incorporate VO2 max workouts and longer tempo runs into training.
🔀Practice negative splits by running the second half of the marathon faster than the first half.
How important is the quality of training compared to volume?
—Quality of training is more important than volume when aiming for a sub 3:30 marathon pace.
What pace should I be running to achieve a sub 3:30 marathon?
—You should aim to run at a pace closer to 6:30 per mile or 3:45 per kilometer.
What workouts should I include in my training?
—Incorporate VO2 max workouts and longer tempo runs to improve speed and endurance.
Should I focus on negative splits in the race?
—Yes, running the second half of the marathon faster than the first half is essential for achieving a sub 3:30 pace.
How do I train the body to burn fat and conserve carbohydrate?
—Train at race pace to teach the body to burn fat and conserve carbohydrate for greater endurance.
00:03Aims to discuss how to achieve a sub 3:30 marathon pace.
00:08Importance of focusing on the quality of training and not just volume.
00:14Running at a pace closer to 6:30 mile pace or 3:45 kilometer pace.
00:20Training the body to burn fat and conserve carbohydrate at race pace.
00:24Incorporating VO2 max workouts and longer tempo runs into training.
00:31Practicing negative splits by running the second half of the marathon faster.
