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Berlins definitely on my list, want to have a crack at a sub 3 next year, the only problem is that I'd only have 4 weeks to train for it, but would obviously coming off the back of a tri race season...
Someone was telling me part of the reason Berlin is so fast is that the tarmac the Germans use is faster... if so = mental!
@HatBeard given the amount you run anyway, plus spring miles in the legs I really doubt you need to follow such a rigid training plan for so long in the run into Berlin surely taking a step back is counter productive and hard to stay motivated for, I would have thought 6-8 weeks of focussed high mileage before a decent taper would have been enough. with the time spent in between enjoying running, but also working specifically on speed, technique and form to ensure you increase efficiency after which time maintaining a sub 3:30 pace will undoubtedly be easier!
I have evidence to base that on, other than my own experience in Brighton, but I'm sure there are plans for "advanced runners" which are about that long when coming of an excellent base...