u/Beneficial-Rest-2385

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Thrilling Final minute in Adelaide Showdown. Last minute goal by Adelaide to win by 1 point with seconds left

u/Beneficial-Rest-2385 — 14 days ago

I have run 2 marathons before.

Both in 2024. Ran a 3:27 for my first marathon.did this with 3.5months training. Did my own bs program. Did like 6 20 milers in a row and 2-3 general runs throughout the week. Was running around 70-75km for weeks on end. Was tough but felt pretty good and was rapt with my time.

And a slower 3:53 for my second.

Pursued other fitness goals in 2025 and didn't run much at all but am back on the horse. I would love to get a pb and want to try a proper program But have been casually running and am ramping my running up now.

My race is in October 11. If I want to do Pfitz I will need to start it on week starting 8th of June.

Have run 20 ish km for most of the year this year (few enjoyable runs in the sun a week). Just went on a big holiday for a month where I wasn't running much.

Ran 30 ish km/week the last 3 weeks and am ramping quickly. Going to do 40-45 ish this week and keep getting up as much as feel safe.

My question is - is this viable? I know it's a tough program and am willing to have a tough time - but obviously don't want to end up injured.

I know Pfitz says 25 miles base before coming in which I'm comfortable I can get up to coming into the program. Would love to hear everyone's advice and thoughts.

Thanks

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