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Rich in NH Legend
Rich in NH
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Sep 16, 2012 6:43 AM

Runs & workouts, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

The joys of living in N.E. were evident this morning as the thermometer showed just 40 degrees when I headed out to run.  Windbreaker, gloves and running shorts, just the right combination to have non-runners shaking their heads as they drove by...lol

 

Anyway, I ran an 8 mile out and back with the intention of running marathon race pace once I made the turn for home.  Time going out was 1:14:26, or a 9:18 pace.  Coming back was 1:10:59 or an 8:52 pace.  I had a tough time with pacing coming in, I'd run one mile in 8:44, then 8:58 the next.   I kept that up most of the way, slowing one mile, then surging the next.  Obviously, I need to get a better handle on what 8:57's feel like before race day, or it'll be a long day.

 

I'm happy with the time though, running race pace at the end of 16 miles gives me hope...




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  • rcuriel Pro
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    1. Sep 16, 2012 11:32 AM (in response to Rich in NH)
    Runs & workouts, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

    Rich, I don't know if you should worry too much about surging while you're running - I think if you're consistent for 2 mile laps that it will work out.  Did my 2nd 1/2 marathon today.  This was a 3 laps around Lake Merced (with a short cut on the 3rd lap).  Average pace for lap 1 (~4.5 miles) 8:18/mile, Lap 2 8:22/Mile and Lap 3 (~4.1 mile) *:11/Mile.  Total time 1:48:33 (by my watch - ~1:48:36 official time).  No chip for this race, but entry fee was only $10 for late registration!  My original goal was 1:55 with stretch goal of 1:50 - so I'm pretty high right now.  Race predictors were ~1:46 (based on 5k PR), so I'm pretty close to where I should be.  I guess I'm ready to train for a 1/2 instead of my 10K training.  My 10K race is in two weeks, predicted time is ~48:10.  Might be possible...

     

    Ray

  • Dark-Horse Legend
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    2. Sep 16, 2012 3:09 PM (in response to rcuriel)
    Runs & workouts, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

    Ray, nice half. Rich, good long run.

     

    3 slow untimed miles at the track, maybe 9:xx pace.

     

    Dark Horse




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  • Rich in NH Legend
    Rich in NH
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    3. Sep 16, 2012 4:14 PM (in response to rcuriel)
    Runs & workouts, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

    Well, I missed your race report earlier Ray, congratulations on an excellent time!  Your training's definitely working. Can't wait to see how the 10K goes.

     

    I THINK even pacing is important in a marathon to conserve energy, but could be wrong.  Hopefully by race day I'll have a better feel for the pace I want to run, I'm pretty sure 8:45's will get me in trouble...lol

     

    Hi D.H., I ran at race pace in today's run after reading your post about marathon paced running and doing a little research on the subject.  With 2 weeks to go before the race, hopefully I'll get the training benefit from it.  Thanks!




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