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Giveaway!
Most people say they want to run a marathon… few actually commit. Details: - 🎁 Prize: A pair of elite “super shoes” (your choice or winner’s choice) - ✅ To enter: Sign up for a 2026 marathon Screenshot your registration Submit it (community post) - ⏳ Deadline: April 30 - 🥇 1 winner
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NAME, LOCATION, and GOAL(distance and time )
I’ll go first… My name is Josiah. I live in DFW Texas. Sub 3 marathon at CIM in December 2026 💪
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Welcome
Welcome to the community 👊 If you’re here, it means you’re ready to stop saying “I don’t have time” and finally start running. I get it — I used to feel the same way. I went from hating running and struggling to run 2 miles, to running my first marathon in 5:30. A year later, I brought it down to 4:15. Now I’m chasing a sub-3… all while balancing real life, work, and everything in between. This community is built for people like us — busy, driven, and ready to improve. We’re going to focus on: • Simple, effective training • Staying consistent (even when life gets busy) • Building strength and avoiding injuries • Holding each other accountable 🔥 First action: Drop a comment and tell me: 1. Your experience level 2. Your running goal (be specific) 3. What’s been holding you back I’ll be personally helping you get started. Let’s get to work.
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1st Half Marathon
Started slow and was able to comfortably maintain my pace. Started feeling fatigued around mile 10-11. Felt great after but do notice left knee soreness later in the evening.
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4-week sub-20 5k plan
4-Week Sub-20 5K Plan Goal pace: ~6:26/mile (4:00/km) Weekly Structure - 2 quality workouts (interval + tempo) - 1 long run - 2–3 easy runs - 1–2 rest or cross-training days WEEK 1 (Build Speed + Rhythm) Workout 1 (Intervals):5 × 800m @ 6:15–6:20 pace (slightly faster than goal)Rest: 2 min jog Workout 2 (Tempo):3 miles @ comfortably hard (~6:50–7:00 pace) Long Run:6–8 miles easy Extras:4 × 100m strides after 2 easy runs WEEK 2 (Increase Volume at Pace) Workout 1 (Intervals):6 × 800m @ goal pace (6:25–6:30)Rest: 90 sec jog Workout 2 (Tempo Intervals):2 × 2 miles @ ~6:45 paceRest: 3 min Long Run:7–9 miles easy Extras:6 × 100m strides WEEK 3 (Race-Specific Sharpening) Workout 1 (Intervals):4 × 1 mile @ goal pace (6:25–6:30)Rest: 2–3 min Workout 2 (Speed):10 × 400m @ ~5:50–6:00 paceRest: 60 sec Long Run:6–8 miles easy Extras:Short hill sprints (6 × 10 sec) WEEK 4 (Taper + Race) Workout 1 (Light Intervals):3 × 800m @ goal paceFull recovery Workout 2 (Shakeout Tempo):2 miles @ ~6:45 pace Long Run:5–6 miles easy (early in week) Race Day: - Mile 1: 6:30 (controlled) - Mile 2: 6:25 (lock in) - Mile 3: 6:15 (push) - Final kick 🔥 Key Rules (This is what actually gets you sub-20) - Easy runs = truly easy (8:00–9:00+ pace) - Hit paces, don’t race workouts - Prioritize recovery (sleep + carbs + hydration) - If a workout feels impossible → you’re going too fast
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