Just a short run in great weather this morning to see what I can do. It looks like I have to run at a 9:00 pace to break last year's Cow Harbor time. Last year I did 9:23 to come in at 58:18.
The 5 miler in Bayville on Sunday was a good run, I managed to average 9:05.
Today, for just under 3 miles I averaged 8:50 - AND I walked toward the end for 20 seconds or so to bring my heart rate down before ending with a bit of a kick. I tried to simulate racing conditions, but decided not to overdo it 2 days before the race. I need to save that frenetic nastiness for Saturday.
I'm also under a little bit of pressure as I said I'd go to a baby shower on Saturday for a friend at work. It starts at 10:00 am - it's a brunch, sit-down-and-served type. It's supposed to last til 1:00. Doubtful I will make it there in time to eat, I may just arrive in time to deliver the gift. I may just bring it in tomorrow to work, and beg out. I haven't decided yet.
I'll spend some time visualizing a great race - and try to remember to hydrate and eat well before hand. I'm so convinced it makes a big difference.
Good luck to all those running races this weekend!
Good luck with the race!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Flower! Loved your post on the hills!
DeleteGood luck with your race! You have certainly prepared well. I hope the weather is cool and comfortable for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, A! I hope the weather is on the cooler side, too!
DeleteGood luck. You'll do just fine.
ReplyDeleteGood luck, sister! You'll rock it, I know. Just remember everything you learned and run with it...LOL! That was pretty funny!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Reese!
DeleteIt's always a good idea to have a performance target for a race. But since there are so many variables related to weather and how you feel on race day, it's good to go into it with a stretch goal time, a realistic goal time and an acceptable time.
ReplyDeleteHave a great race and see you tomorrow, among the throngs!
And that's what I'm thinking. I'd like to do a 9:00 min/mile pace, but if I come in under 9:23, I'm still ok!
DeleteI hope to see you there!
good luck!
ReplyDeleteHoping the race gods smile on you!