So today was the 20 miler...has been haunting me since I did the one for the Monumental Marathon that I bonked at 15. I have learned a lot of things since then including not to OVERdo the GU, to run a route that has places to get water rather than trying to carry enough (though I still used the Camelback), and to run where there are other people running...including people you know so you have some support along the way.
I started out really good...knew not to go out faster than necessary...kept it just under a 15:00 through mile 10...mile 11 was just over...and then they were more than "just" over but I managed to average 15:45 which is well within the long run pace window...but unless a miracle occurs on race day it seems like I will probably need the full 7 hours...I hope not, but I might.
Breathing was good the whole time even though I forgot to take my drugs before I left and there's still a boatload of pollen in the air even with all the rain...and lilacs...and people mowing...
My feet were starting to whine around 14-15 miles...past 18 it was all mental. My feet really hurt when I was done and I expect them to really hurt at the end of the marathon, but I also know that I was still able to do some stuff this afternoon. I love my compression socks.
I am going to behave and taper as I am supposed to, running 12 next weekend and 8 the weekend after with shorter runs during the week...but I am still sort of anxious about having to go 10K past what I did today. But I also know that there will be entertainment every mile along the race course and the excitement of the race will help.
Today's weather was likely about what race day will be like...60s and humid with a mix of sun and clouds. It is quite possible that the "June gloom" will have settled in to San Diego by the time we get to the race, but that's ok. I hope it isn't any warmer than it was today, though.
Now I just need to stay healthy, get my runs in, and keep my head in the game. I really need to finish this one.
I started out really good...knew not to go out faster than necessary...kept it just under a 15:00 through mile 10...mile 11 was just over...and then they were more than "just" over but I managed to average 15:45 which is well within the long run pace window...but unless a miracle occurs on race day it seems like I will probably need the full 7 hours...I hope not, but I might.
Breathing was good the whole time even though I forgot to take my drugs before I left and there's still a boatload of pollen in the air even with all the rain...and lilacs...and people mowing...
My feet were starting to whine around 14-15 miles...past 18 it was all mental. My feet really hurt when I was done and I expect them to really hurt at the end of the marathon, but I also know that I was still able to do some stuff this afternoon. I love my compression socks.
I am going to behave and taper as I am supposed to, running 12 next weekend and 8 the weekend after with shorter runs during the week...but I am still sort of anxious about having to go 10K past what I did today. But I also know that there will be entertainment every mile along the race course and the excitement of the race will help.
Today's weather was likely about what race day will be like...60s and humid with a mix of sun and clouds. It is quite possible that the "June gloom" will have settled in to San Diego by the time we get to the race, but that's ok. I hope it isn't any warmer than it was today, though.
Now I just need to stay healthy, get my runs in, and keep my head in the game. I really need to finish this one.
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