Okay. I ran today and paid a lot of attention to my pace (as told by my GPS) and how I felt at different speeds. Then, I came home and entered a reasonable pace into the handy-dandy calculator at Runners World. Voila, my goal time for my half marathon is 2:30. Considering aches and pains, but also adrenaline and cheering bystanders, I'll be happy to finish as far under three hours as I can. Then, when I sign up for this madness again, I can try to shoot for closer to two hours.
Other items that need to be addressed: Who will come to cheer me on? My knee hurts. What shirt will I wear? Will I bring my iPod? (In the 53,000 5Ks I've run, I've never used music. But I think I'd like to. Maybe.) What to eat beforehand? Where to convalesce afterward? And how soon will I run the next one?
5 comments:
I got shin splints just reading that. Good luck!
When's the big day? So proud of you! I can't believe you found the time and energy to train with four kids!
I agree with the first commenter, I got shin splints and started breathing hard just reading that:)
I've got you down for 2:24.37. And yes on the iPod...
Oh I wish I could come watch you, that would be amazing! I will be with you in spirit! I agree, use the ipod, makes time pass faster I think. You're awesome, I'd just be happy finishing but you're coming up with a goal time, good for you!
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