This session PREDICTED my 2:24 Valencia Marathon Time will it get it right for BERLIN MARATHON? - The Welsh Runner

Aug 13, 2025

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Key Points:

The session is run 12 days before a marathon and serves as a race‑day predictor.
It consists of a ~15‑mile (≈24 km) run with three 5‑kilometre (3‑mile) repeats at marathon effort, each followed by a short recovery (“K float”) and a 3‑km easy warm‑up.
The goal is to hold a pace close to your expected marathon pace; the author averaged ~5:24–5:27 per mile (≈8:45 min/km) on the repeats, which matched his Valencia marathon pace.
Faster or harder repeats can still translate to marathon‑pace on race day, especially on tapered legs.
The workout also provides a mental confidence boost and a clear performance indicator before the big race.

Workout Example:

Warm‑up: 3 km easy jog.
Repeat 1: 5 km (3 mi) at target marathon effort (≈5:24 / mile).
Recovery: 1 km (0.6 mi) easy (“K float”).
Repeat 2: 5 km at the same marathon effort.
Recovery: 1 km easy.
Repeat 3: 5 km at marathon effort.
Cool‑down: Finish the remaining distance to total ~15 mi (≈24 km) at a comfortable pace. Adjust the paces to match your own goal marathon pace using the Pacing app.

Closing Note: Give this session a go before your next marathon and tweak the intervals to fit your own target pace. It’s a solid way to lock in confidence and gauge readiness—so lace up, hit the road, and let the Pacing app help you customise the effort for a strong race day!