My Journey to a Faster Marathon: Training and Goals

TLDRI'm training for a marathon with the goal of running a 3:30, which is a 19-minute PB. Each week, I push myself with tempo runs, intervals, and long runs. I've also added strength and conditioning workouts to improve my overall fitness. My race day shoes are the New Balance SD Elite v4s. I'm confident and determined to achieve my goals and enjoy the race day experience.

Key insights

🏃Training for a marathon with a goal of running a 3:30, a 19-minute PB.

🏋️‍♀️Incorporating strength and conditioning workouts to improve overall fitness.

👟Using the New Balance SD Elite v4s as my race day shoes.

💪Building confidence in my ability to run faster paces and achieve my goals.

🎉Looking forward to enjoying the race day experience and making it the best day ever.

Q&A

What is my goal for the marathon?

My goal is to run a 3:30 marathon, which would be a 19-minute PB.

What workouts have I been doing to train for the marathon?

I've been doing tempo runs, intervals, long runs, and strength and conditioning workouts.

What shoes am I wearing on race day?

I'll be wearing the New Balance SD Elite v4s on race day.

How do I stay motivated during training?

I stay motivated by believing in myself, setting smaller goals, and enjoying the process.

What is my approach to race day?

I want to make race day the best day ever, enjoying the experience and giving it my all.

Timestamped Summary

00:01I'm training for a marathon with a goal of running a 3:30, which is a 19-minute PB.

04:45I'm using the New Balance SD Elite v4s as my race day shoes.

06:55Adding strength and conditioning workouts to improve overall fitness.

08:45Running my easy runs at an easy pace to allow for recovery.

10:02Gaining confidence in my ability to run faster paces and achieve my goals.