u/Beneficial-Rest-2385

I have run 2 marathons (both in 2024). Did both with my own random plan and have a pb of 3:28. Was running around 70km a week.

Haven't been running as much since - but have been running again this year. Have been running 50km a week the last month ish. Am planning to start 18/55 in mid June for an October race.

I have a lofty goal of a sub 3:15 - but am nowhere near that fitness yet.

How do I pace my Pfitz runs in the meantime? The book seems to say run the MP runs at goal marathon pace - but that seems like a recipe for disaster to me as I'm not at the fitness yet.

If anyone had any advice or experience with the paces - please let me know!

Have some questions on what time people are getting there

Would love to know when people are getting there etc

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