Sub-3 Marathon: The 2 Numbers That Prove You're Ready

Are you ready to run a sub-3 marathon? Before you commit to a sub-3 training block, there are two numbers that tell you you're ready — not nearly ready, ready. The first: a solo 10K time trial in 40 minutes. The second: holding 4:00/km (6:26 per mile) for a full hour — a 15K in 60 minutes, or a 10-mile race in about 64. I break down the exact sessions to build both, why I coach to effort instead of pace, and how one runner went from 3:21 to a 2:56 first sub-3 in Chicago. These are indicators, not goals — hit them on an upward curve and you're one or two training blocks from your Boston qualifier. 📞 Ready to chase your sub-3? Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to see if there's a coaching match: https://coaching.allin.run/sub3_2numbers Chapters: 0:00 The 2 numbers that prove you're ready 0:25 Are you in range? Your 10K start point 0:42 Why speed is a byproduct, not the goal 1:22 Number 1 — a 40-minute solo 10K 1:48 The sessions that build the pace 3:26 Fastest 10K… inside a marathon 4:19 Number 2 — hold 4:00/km for an hour 5:11 The 70-minute long run that bridges the gap 6:42 Why I coach to effort, not pace (Texas → Chicago) 8:15 Recap: the two numbers 8:53 Indicators, not goals — what to do next ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🚨 If this video helped you, share it with a runner chasing sub-3 :) 👍 Like, comment and subscribe for more sub-3 marathon training. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📺 Watch next: - Why 90% of Runners Get Sub-3 Marathon Training Wrong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNrXRE3upF0 - The 4-Month Transformation: 3:35 to 2:53 Marathon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym-flI6uqxE - How I Went from a 25-Minute 5K to 16:40: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl79Y37ua5Y #Sub3Marathon #MarathonTraining #Sub3HourMarathon #RunningTips #MarathonCoach #RunSmart #Sub330Marathon #MarathonTips #MarathonRunner #MarathonCoaching #RunMarathon #BostonQualifier Music track: Back in Time by Aylex Source: https://freetouse.com/music Royalty Free Background Music