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Greenbank-
Honestly i think the GF's friend is hugely optimistic that i could do an ironman without collapsing. I think HM are enough of a challenge for now, although i'd like to do a marathon just to see if i can.
Any suggestions for a good marathon that not too hardcore race type. something along the lines of the GNR just further?
CompoS
Even pacing. If I've got a definite time target I might start off a bit quick for the first mile or two, build up a very modest cushion in the first half, not more than half a minute or so, then aim for metronomic splits for as long as possible. Throw the kitchen sink at it in the last mile when you know the wheels aren't gonna fall off. (Hopefully.)
@CompoS - Nice one! Surely the stepping stone from a HM to Ironman is a marathon? ;-)