Target: 10 miles @ 8:00/mile
Actual: 10 miles @ 7:35/mile
This last double-digit run before the race is supposed to be at marathon pace. This program is for an 8:00 pace (or 3:30 total marathon time), but I've been trying to keep about :30/mile under all of the tempo and distance times. The goal is to train for a 3:20 marathon, and be satisfied with any time between 3:20 and 3:30. So I'll be satisfied with a 3:30, and very happy if I can break 3:25, and have bragging rights if I can break 3:21, which is my brother-in-law Joel's best time!
The run went fine, had only a banana beforehand, and did not feel low-energy. Mile 10 was the fastest at 7:14. One interesting thing about Boston is that there is a long uphill stretch from mile 19 to mile 21. That's a key stage of the race - the first marathon I ran, I wasn't 100% sure I would make it until after mile 20.
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Looking good. No mention of your injury so it not have bothered you.
You are the man! 3:20 is in the bag!!
Good luck in the race, Murray! I wish I could be there to cheer you on. I'll be there in spirit wearing a "Go Team Warnock" t-shirt. :)
Thank you guys for your moral support! I will be thinking of you on "Heartbreak Hill" from miles 19 to 21.5!
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