I did it... Finally I did it.
Sunday, had to get my run in. So I took a different method. Since the SRQ Marathon has water every 2 miles, I decided that I would walk the waters. To accomplish this during training I simply walk every 2 miles.
I started at 11:30 Focusing on the first 8 miles. I was able to complete them in 79:40. This is under a 10minute pace. Grabbed my powerbar GelPak and started the next 8.
The second 8 was slightly longer: 80:40 just over the 10 minute pace. During this segment my belly got hungry fortunately for me, the gym was open so I was able to get a protein bar to eat.
Now at 16 miles, I felt pretty good. So I continued. I got through another 4 miles. Taking me to a new high of 20miles.
Yes 20 miles in 3:22:30 This turns out to be a 10:08 min/mile pace!
Am I happy? YES! This is great, this means that I only have 2 make it 6 more miles. This I know I can do. It is just about taking the time to do it. I have no doubt it will probably be the slowest part of the entire race. My goal, however is to finish!
My Goal: 4:30:00
My Predicted finish: 4:43:00
I am again feeling hopeful!
Thanks for reading,
-matt-
2008 Distance: 123.7 Mi
1 comment:
WOW!!! Matt, that is fantastic. Congratulations. I know you will make it. Your time is good at around 10 minutes per mile. I think that is a really good pace, especially for 20 miles. Way to go.
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