Well, I guess it's time to get a marathon done. I did a 16 mile training run a couple of days ago (averaged 6:49 pace throughout) and have been averaging 30+ miles per week for about 6 weeks or so now. I would like to get a couple more long runs in before I really truly make up my mind, but I'm about 80% sure that it's going to happen. Pretty crazy......I'm getting excited about it, but I'm also afraid I'll go out there and hit the wall hard(every runner's fear when running a marathon for the first time).
I spoke to my running buddy today and he told me that in his best marathon(he's done 30+ of them to date) he stopped on mile 20 and walked for 2-3 minutes. He still ended up running a 2:48. He emphasized getting it done as fast as you can, especially while you feel good because a wall is eminent. I've stopped on the last two runs that I've gone on and it really doesn't seem to affect my overall pace. Another marathon friend of mine said that I've got to slow down and get longer runs in, as that's the most important thing rather then speed. I can't stand running for 2 plus hours at a time, but if I have to I'll try and get a few of those in before race day. This is hopefully the first of many marathon post's to come in the next month or so before race day, October 16th, 2011.
Go wild and enjoy running!!
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