First of all, the good news: I’m not sick anymore and feeling good! Perfect since the marathon is right around the corner. I think now is a good time to review this training cycle!
Marathon trained started: May 28, 2012
Training weeks: 18 (4 months)
Total miles run: 345
Weekly mileage:
- highest weekly mileage: 41
- lowest weekly mileage: 14.15
- average weekly mileage: 26.2 – Don’t you think that is a sign!!!??
Average # of Runs per week: 4.4
PR’s run: 2 (24:26 and then 24:24 in the 5k distance)
Injuries: none!
Massages: bi-monthly Sundays
Fun Fact: Since I trained for the same race this year than last year, I really enjoyed comparing each week. It was a great motivation to see how much I improved compared to last year.
Best run: My last 20 miler – perfect run with a perfect pace (9:42)! You can read more HERE.
My last 20 miler was amazing and it made me hopeful for a really good race. Last year I ran the exact same 20 miler with a 10:07 pace and that turned out to be my marathon pace! Let’s hope it will happen again this year!
Race goals:
A Goal: Sub 4:15 (Amazing PR of 10 minute)
B Goal: PR (anything less than 4:24:55)
C Goal: Finish strong and have fun!
Race Strategy:
I will start out with the 4:10 pacer (9:30 pace) and hope to stay with the pacer as long as possible. Ideally I can hang on until mile 20, that would allow me to take it easy the last 6 miles. If I have to separate earlier that is ok too.
Some of you might be surprised to see I go out faster than I expect to finish. The reason is that according to McMillan I can run a sub 4 hour marathon. But I’m not sure if I can really do it, the fast pace scares me. I prefer to set a realistic goal, which I know I can do on a good day and still have fun! I’m not one of those runners who can finish a cruel marathon. I don’t like pain 
I’m confident I can run a 9:30 pace , I did it at the last 20 miler. Plus the race course is super flat and the temperatures are much lower now. I just have to believe and run… run fast! Yes, I can do this!
Last year;s finisher picture – Wineglass Marathon 2011
Best of luck this weekend…you are ready for your next marathon adventure! Enjoy the day and covering the 26.2 miles!
Thank you so much! All the support really helps!
Wishing you the best this weekend! I’ve been wondering how you’ve been doing. So glad to hear you’re feeling better!
Mine is the following Sunday. Yikes – getting so close!
Go get that PR, and have fun!
I am so incredibly excited for you! I think you will have a good time and the pace, it will come to you that day. Just be confident. And run. Fast. And run smartly!
You are quite awesome! I wish you all the best. I cannot wait to read about your experience.
Thanks Christina!!!
Ok good, I’m GLAD you’re feeling better!
I am confident that you’re going to beat your A goal. The temps, great course, and excitement of the race will all work to your advantage and you are faster than you think!!
How exciting! I’m sure you will do great! I usually figure my race in negative splits. I always run slower at first and then speed up. You’ve worked hard! Good luck!
Thanks Kathee!
Best of luck to you this weekend, and more importantly, have a great time. We all look forward to reading about your experiences !
Thanks Michael, I appreciate it!
You are so ready for this!! Best of luck!!
Thanks Michelle!!
seriously that’s your avg?!! how the heck does that happen! I totally think it’s a kick butt sign
you’ve got this!!! i think you will do sub 4:15. enjoy the race-you know what to expect this year! can’t wait to hear all about it!
Thanks Elizabeth! I was thinking about you at the expo
I’ve been thinking about you all week and so happy to read that you’re not sick anymore! You are ready for goal A! And the 26.2 weekly average? That is definitely a sign.
GOOD LUCK YOU WILL ROCK IT!!! I see sub-4 outta you!!!
have a blast and finish fast!
xoxo!
I wish! I dream big, but not that big…. yet
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