Running my first Marathon (fast, training, pounds, normal)

[teddd]

Hey is there anyone else here running the Phoenix marathon on Jan 17th? It will be my first marathon and I am going to try and run it in under 3:30

[plaidmom]

I'm not doing this run, but good luck and have fun!

[freshjiv]

Good luck? What paces have you been training at? My PR is a 2:57 marathon, and I just ran a 1:22 half. I am 6'1" 210 pounds, so I am a little strange for the normal sized fast marathoner. Just make sure you have done atleast 3-4 long long runs (22+ miles) that were within 90% of your race pace, and you will be golden. Thats the key!