Today was an easy run. I ran in the morning before work. It was not hot yet but it was still humid enough that I came home wet. Today is the last day in the forecast with temperatures above 90. I ran the five easy miles. I threw in a few strides in the last mile and a half. I have been very conservative with my speed because I feel it in my hamstring if I do too much.
I have been thinking a lot about the race day. I try to picture it in my mind. If I want to hit my BQ time I need to run at 10:07 pace average. All the smart running people say to run a marathon at even or slightly negative pace.
Plan A:
At the start of the race I will be fresh so I can run fast. It will be cooler and the sun won't be up yet so I can run fast. I will be excited so I can run fast. Yep - I can run fast at the beginning then I will have time in the bank in case I slow down at the end.
I know Plan A is wrong on many levels. Not only is it wrong, it is stupid. I know this but my stupid brain keeps thinking about it.
Plan B:
Velcro myself to Kathy. She has run many more marathon and is more experience than me. She will be smart about the race. Be patient and save my legs for the end.
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