Tips for a taller runner prepping for first marathon?
I am trying to figure out my eating for long runs and pacing consistency as I train for my first marathon in October. I have done about 6 runs in the 12-16 mile range and should I be doing these at my target marathon pace (9 minute miles)? Or should I run them slower? I’m usually watching my heart rate and slow down when I approach 170ish, but also I have been hitting a wall after like 13-15 miles at a 9 minute pace. Unsure if that’s related to my fueling or pacing.
I am 6’8”, 240 and I usually eat 230g of carbs 2 hours before a long run and consume 1 gu gel every 45 minutes (5 miles) during long runs. Is that too little? Or am I just trying to push my pace too much and I need to slow down?
My fastest half marathon was a 1:53 so far, 5k was around 23 minutes. Planning on starting Hal Higdon intermediate 1 in June, doing 25-30 mpw currently.
Thanks and sorry about the info dump. I’m just trying to sort out if I need to go slower, eat more or what to get over a hurdle at around the half marathon mark. I assume because I’m taller than normal I probably need to eat more gels than normal?