In a previous thread "Qualifying for Hawaii" there was debate about the need for 10K speed in a IM marathon. At least that was the other side of it. There were plenty that believed speed isn't as important for a great IM split (sub 3:30)
Those that felt pretty strong about it said "you need to be running sub-35 min to think about running sub-3:30 i and IM marathon split"
Is there truth to such an idea? I just don't see how working on getting the type of speed that would reflect in 10k time benefit my IM marathon split.
Dan
Note: These are all hypothetical questions and I'm have no current plans to run under 3:30 in IM.
Those that felt pretty strong about it said "you need to be running sub-35 min to think about running sub-3:30 i and IM marathon split"
Is there truth to such an idea? I just don't see how working on getting the type of speed that would reflect in 10k time benefit my IM marathon split.
Dan
Note: These are all hypothetical questions and I'm have no current plans to run under 3:30 in IM.