Thursday, November 09, 2006
3 days and counting
In preparation for the half marathon I have run the course several times along with going over it in my mind. I have raced this particular course 3 times already and I know every square inch of it. I have plotted my times and where I need to be at each mile. The first two miles are difficult with two bridges and grates but after that it is okay until the 11.5 mile mark and then the last and most difficult bridge is there. Last year I lost it on the final bridge and it cost me about 30 seconds in overall time.
I intend to take off at a 6:35-6:40 pace (holding back is sooooo hard to do) and run smooth until mile 10. At that point it is just a 5K and I will give whatever I have left. If I make it to mile 10 under 68 minutes I will be in good shape for the sub 1:30:00 goal.
I must remember to post about my travel plans on the Marathon in December. Interesting to say the least.
Enjoy the day!
In preparation for the half marathon I have run the course several times along with going over it in my mind. I have raced this particular course 3 times already and I know every square inch of it. I have plotted my times and where I need to be at each mile. The first two miles are difficult with two bridges and grates but after that it is okay until the 11.5 mile mark and then the last and most difficult bridge is there. Last year I lost it on the final bridge and it cost me about 30 seconds in overall time.
I intend to take off at a 6:35-6:40 pace (holding back is sooooo hard to do) and run smooth until mile 10. At that point it is just a 5K and I will give whatever I have left. If I make it to mile 10 under 68 minutes I will be in good shape for the sub 1:30:00 goal.
I must remember to post about my travel plans on the Marathon in December. Interesting to say the least.
Enjoy the day!
# posted by Kurt @ 2:49 PM 
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Good luck! I can't wait to hear how it goes!
If you run sub 1:30, I hereby promise to send you socks.
Someday.
:)
If you run sub 1:30, I hereby promise to send you socks.
Someday.
:)
Jessi, you are such a tease!
What socks are these? Did you steal my socks??? What movie are we going to tomorrow night? Did we decide on Borak or that stupid one you wanted to see?? Why am I talking to you in Kurt's comment section? How rude of me.
Sorry Kurt.... good luck this weekend! Visualize success and it shall be yours.
What socks are these? Did you steal my socks??? What movie are we going to tomorrow night? Did we decide on Borak or that stupid one you wanted to see?? Why am I talking to you in Kurt's comment section? How rude of me.
Sorry Kurt.... good luck this weekend! Visualize success and it shall be yours.
We are going to run a half marathon on the same day and both of us know every square inch of it. I am sure you will get your sub 1.30! Good luck.
Hi Tammy! Yeah, let's go see Borat - I'd still prefer to see the Will Ferrell movie but if you MAKE me so Borat I will... sigh.
Teehee. Hi again Kurt. I thought you would appreciate it if Tammy and I continued to make our weekend plans in your comments section. :)
Teehee. Hi again Kurt. I thought you would appreciate it if Tammy and I continued to make our weekend plans in your comments section. :)
Ah, my two favorite Seattlites are always welcomed to make plans here.
I agree go with Borat also.
I am proud to run a half with the Black Knight! We will both kick arse and take names.
Tammy I will call you after the race and cool down run and let you know how I did. Have fun at the movies ladies!
I agree go with Borat also.
I am proud to run a half with the Black Knight! We will both kick arse and take names.
Tammy I will call you after the race and cool down run and let you know how I did. Have fun at the movies ladies!
Good luck! Can't wait to hear how you did. Will be sending you good running vibes to push you along.
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