Last night I had a nice run with my running club, although we had a relatively small turnout despite perfect weather. I hung back with the mid-pack group who I figured would maintain around a 6:00/K (9:39/M) pace, just about right for my recovery. The four of us eased our way around the 11K loop trading running stories and getting mouthfuls of little bugs that the warm weather (62F) seemed to have brought out. After about 5K two of the group headed back to the trailhead and the Tri-guy and I continued on around. Somewhere around the 8K/5M point I felt really good so started easing the pace up a bit. Tri-guy seemed to adapt nicely to the pace increase and we finished off the last 3K with a decent 5:30/K (8:51/M) pace. After we finished Tri-guy said with a big smile that normally he doesn’t finish so strong, but if I can do it after just finishing a marathon then he felt obligated to keep up.
After the run I went home and showered then drove to the monthly get together that the running club has. We were about 15 people stuffing our faces and swapping tales, it was a great evening.
Fall Marathon
I have just about talked myself into running another city marathon in September. After talking with several experienced marathoners last night and reading your comments I think I can come up with a better training plan and get a lot closer to a 4-hour finish. Of course there is only one way to prove it, do it!
I love the way you inspired tri-guy to finish strong. Weren't you just calling yourself a wimp in a recent post?? Don't think so! :-)