bump for @ChiefDDon't remember if I posted this already or not, but I've got my usual tiered goals again for Saturday:
A goal: 2:56-2:57
B goal: sub-2:59:25 (PR)
C goal: sub-3
Plan right now is to run with the 3:00 pacer for the first 10K (to make sure I don't go out too fast again), and then hopefully settle into 6:40-6:45 pace the rest of the way. If everything goes as planned, I'll run about a 1-minute negative split -- around 1:28:48 for the first half and 1:27:42 for the second.
Definitely gonna keep a close eye on that pacer, though. Last year I remember taking the turn south onto Meridian around mile 24 and being on pace to finish sub-3, and the 3-hour pace group was ahead of me. If this dude is trying to bank time in the beginning, then there's obviously no point in me running with him.
For anyone who wants to track, you can download the CNO Monumental Marathon app. I'm bib #1109.
No it is a small low budget race and the official results probably won't be up until Tuesday. You'll know how I did around 11:30 AM eastern tomorrow on Strava.Do you have tracking?
Updated with everyone's info.So, since I forget things rather easy, can you racers post your goal times again? The ones I think I know:
@gruecd: A goal: 2:56-2:57 B goal: sub-2:59:25 (PR) C goal: sub-3
@SteelCurtain : sub 3:13. Current PR is 3:15:00. Boston Marathon qualifier goal: 3:20:00 (cushion for 3:25:00)
@pbm107: sub 1:23:23. Would be a PR
@The Iguana: sub 3:00, which would be a PR. Actually 3:40:00.
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To be fair, 3:13 is probably a pipe dream for me. I’ll be giddy with a PR.So, since I forget things rather easy, can you racers post your goal times again? The ones I think I know:
@gruecd: A goal: 2:56-2:57 B goal: sub-2:59:25 (PR) C goal: sub-3
@SteelCurtain : sub 3:13. Current PR is 3:15:00. Boston Marathon qualifier goal: 3:20:00 (cushion for 3:25:00)
@pbm107: sub 1:23:23. Would be a PR
@The Iguana: sub 3:00, which would be a PR. Actually 3:40:00.
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Do well, guys! @pbm107, I've got a good feeling about your HM. Marathoners, take advantage of the low temp and kick some butt!@gruecd: A goal: 2:56-2:57 B goal: sub-2:59:25 (PR) C goal: sub-3
@SteelCurtain : sub 3:13. Current PR is 3:15:00. Boston Marathon qualifier goal: 3:20:00 (cushion for 3:25:00)
@pbm107: sub 1:23:23. Would be a PR
@The Iguana: sub 3:00, which would be a PR. Actually 3:40:00.
Her daughter.Forget the founder. What about the blonde in the black Elk Institute t-shirt and gray blazer?!
3:12:59To be fair, 3:13 is probably a pipe dream for me. I’ll be giddy with a PR.
Varying degrees of 11 something estWhen are all these pr getting bagged?
12 hours, 5 minutes until start time!When are all these pr getting bagged?
Now it's 12 hours and 4 minutes.12 hours, 5 minutes until start time!
Dont forget about the time change overnight.Everything prepped... 2 alarms set. Rechecked everything 6 times... about time for a little rocket league and then bed...
Man, good luck to @gruecd and @SteelCurtain tomorrow. Can't wait to follow along.
Anyone else racing this weekend?
Go get some guys!Don’t forget @pbm107! Good luck you three!
Just a local HM training run here, nothing near as epic as what y'all are going after.So, since I forget things rather easy, can you racers post your goal times again? The ones I think I know:
@gruecd: A goal: 2:56-2:57 B goal: sub-2:59:25 (PR) C goal: sub-3
@SteelCurtain : sub 3:13. Current PR is 3:15:00. Boston Marathon qualifier goal: 3:20:00 (cushion for 3:25:00)
@pbm107: sub 1:23:23. Would be a PR
@The Iguana: sub 3:00, which would be a PR. Actually 3:40:00.
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Edited for grue.
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The answer is:Trying to decide whether I want to squeeze a January 50k in there...
I may regret asking this question, but...your privates or hers?Might abuse the privates later.
Yes.I may regret asking this question, but...your privates or hers?
Mine.I may regret asking this question, but...your privates or hers?
Quit thinking so much.Forecast is for a stronger-than-expected headwind (sustained 11-12mph) in the second half. Trying not to let it mess with my head.
You’re the best.Gonna go out for my Saturday 10 miler tomorrow. Everything feels good except my core muscle. Hanson HM plan starts in 3 weeks. Gotta get that thing better. Or I might sack up and just ignore the pain.
Mentally I am ready. Gonna buy a treadmill soon. Drinking beer now. Might abuse the privates later.
Excited to track our boys tomorrow. Get you some you magnificent bassturds.
I slept ok other than waking up about once an hour thinking it was time to get up.Slept like dog#### last night. Up at 5:30, quick dump and then an easy (neurostim) mile on the hotel treadmill and a few (erotistim) minutes on Instagram.
One PB&J down, now sipping on a Pepsi to hopefully get a little caffeine boost (since I don't drink coffee).
No kidding. I'm sitting here hitting refresh - anxiously awaiting poop reports.Feel like a kid on Christmas Eve waiting for all your races today.
### #### it. My goal is sub 3:15!New page so we don't have to search.
@gruecd: A goal: 2:56-2:57 B goal: sub-2:59:25 (PR) C goal: sub-3
@SteelCurtain : sub 3:13. Current PR is 3:15:00. Boston Marathon qualifier goal: 3:20:00 (cushion for 3:25:00)
@pbm107: sub 1:23:23. Would be a PR
@The Iguana: sub 3:00, which would be a PR. Actually 3:40:00.
My bad. Thought you wrote you wanted to beat it by two minutes. Will change.### #### it. My goal is sub 3:15!
Fixed.New page so we don't have to search.
@gruecd: A goal: 2:56-2:57 B goal: sub-2:59:25 (PR) C goal: sub-3
@SteelCurtain sub 3:15. Current PR is 3:15:00. Boston Marathon qualifier goal: 3:20:00 (cushion for 3:25:00)
@pbm107: sub 1:23:23. Would be a PR
@The Iguana sub 3:00, which would be a PR. Actually 3:40:00.