LA Marathon Training Vlog: Strategy and Mile Markers

🏃‍♂️Banking energy at the beginning of the race and maintaining a steady pace is key for a successful marathon.

🏔️The LA Marathon course has both elevation gain and loss, with the steepest inclines at Mile 20.

🌬️Running at marathon pace and accelerating on the downhill sections can help make up for time lost on the inclines.

💪Proper training and practicing race strategies can improve performance and help overcome physical challenges.

💨The goal is for Haven to finish the race in sub-3:30, utilizing her training and running at her target pace.

What is the race strategy for the LA Marathon?

—The race strategy for the LA Marathon involves banking energy at the beginning, maintaining a steady pace, and utilizing downhill sections to make up for time lost on the inclines.

Are there any challenging sections in the LA Marathon course?

—Yes, the steepest inclines are at Mile 20, but with proper strategy and training, they can be overcome.

What is the predicted finishing time for Haven in the race?

—We predict a sub-3:30 finish for Haven in the LA Marathon, based on her training and target pace.

How important is proper training for a marathon?

—Proper training is essential for a successful marathon. It helps build endurance, improve performance, and prepare the body for the physical challenges of the race.

What is the significance of accelerating on the downhill sections?

—Accelerating on the downhill sections allows runners to utilize gravity and make up for time lost on the uphill sections. It can help maintain overall pace and improve performance.

03:59In this training vlog, we discuss our race strategy and mile markers for the LA Marathon.

07:23The LA Marathon course has both elevation gain and loss, with the steepest inclines at Mile 20.

08:45Our strategy involves banking energy at the beginning, maintaining a steady pace, and utilizing downhill sections to make up for time lost on the inclines.

09:52We predict a sub-3:30 finish for Haven in the race, based on her training and target pace.

10:16Proper training is essential for a successful marathon, helping improve performance and prepare the body for the physical challenges.

10:51Accelerating on the downhill sections allows runners to utilize gravity and make up for time lost on the uphill sections.