I ran my first 20 miler since April two days ago. Surprisingly, I was only a little sore, especially considering that I hadn't run long in three weeks due to the Arizona trip. I started out pretty conservatively running the first 10 miles around 8:20 pace. It always takes me about 6 miles to start feeling comfortable. Additionally, the out leg is uphill and on Saturday there was a headwind. The back leg I sped up and was running 7:20s, at least until the mile long hill that was mile 20.
I know, I know. It was just two years ago I ran a full marathon at 7:11 pace. I guess that's what running three days a week and trying to have a family life can do to your speed. I WILL hit a sub-3 hour marathon. Likely target is St. George 2007. But that will be the second most important race of 2007, as I will only be racing against myself. The most important race will be the St. George triathlon. Mav and JP must die.
Here are my target splits:
1500m swim - 25 minutes
40km bike - 22mph
10km run - 39 minutes
Let that last number sink in a little. Let me also say that although I think my first two numbers are realistic/slightly aggressive, my last number is most definitely conservative. How does it taste? The fear that is.
3 comments:
At least you're not taking the cowards way out by shooting for my crappy splits. My goal splits will be: Swim- 26 minutes, Bike- 22 mph, Run- under 8 min/mile. Let's see who comes closest to beating their goal time.
Your reply was not the one sought. This is a trash talking post. Continue.
BTW - I'd be ecstatic to hit your first two splits.
I really like banana splits. Can we eat some after you are done with the race?
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