Marathon Tips?

[i am gay and i like cats]

are there marines with no shirts on . . . oh id be all over that.

[K8teebug]

I'm in! Hoping to redeem myself after a total breakdown miles 14-20 last weekend at Baltimore. Went out too fast. Too much adrenaline at the beginning.

But, I finally broke 5 hours, despite the total meltdown.

[James Ford]

Not that a total stranger's story can serve as inspiration, but...

A few years ago I did marathons three weeks apart. The first one I had a total meltdown, did a lot of walking, and had a terrible time.

Three weeks later, I came back and ran a kick ass Marine Corps Marathon.

You can do it!

I'm in! Hoping to redeem myself after a total breakdown miles 14-20 last weekend at Baltimore. Went out too fast. Too much adrenaline at the beginning.

But, I finally broke 5 hours, despite the total meltdown.

[grateful]

Sounds like we're in the same boat - I missed a PR at Wineglass 3 weeks ago, and I may just have to race MCM.  I had originally thought it was going to be a fun run....

Looks like there could be a decent headwind coming out of Hains Point.  My plan is to find a...larger runner, and draft behind him (or her) until we turn towards the tidal basin.  I used this strategy in 2012 when Hurricane Sandy kicked up the winds, and it really worked.  It also kind of forces a "rest" and gives you time to think about race strategy.

Have a great race!

[koshmar]

I like the drafting idea.  I'll be behind you behind the person you're drafting off.

[K8teebug]

You guys are all faster than myself. Have a great race everyone!

[grateful]

Let's do this!

[K8teebug]

Well, not my best time ever, but not the worst either. That race is so fun. Love all the cute Marines!

[Julian, Bespoke SEXPERT]

Love all the cute Marines!

You forgot to log into the Walkonby account.

[sweetcell]

sorry, missed this in the other thread:

I really want to go to this on Friday, but it's my last long run before my ultra this weekend and I have to be responsible and go to bed early.

http://americanart.si.edu/calendar/event.cfm?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D112459056

wait, what?!?  you're running ultras now???  you go girl (and go, and go, and keep on going, and go some more, etc etc etc...)

[ggw]

Anyone else run the lovely St Pats 10k this morning?  27 degrees with sleet and snow - perfect running weather.

[grateful]

Nope, but I did manage to do a 20-mile training run.

[K8teebug]

I managed an 18 mile training run. On the road. Been running trails/ice/snow all winter to prep for my first ever 50K in two weeks! A little worried about the cut off time at mile 17, but I think I can make it.

What does everyone have on the docket this year? I'm doing the HAT 50K, Hatfield-McCoy marathon in June, King Crab (just the Baltimore 1/2 this year though), and MCM.

[ggw]

I did the St. Pats 5k + 10k double yesterday.  Felt great, but man...was I slow.  That was my first race since December 2012 due to knee and achilles issues.  I am already registered for the following:

Share the Love 14k
GW Parkway Classic (10-miler)
St. Michaels Half Marathon
Baltimore Ten Miler

Contemplating:
Frederick Mission Ten Miler
Frederick Half Marathon
If all goes well - NY or Chicago Marathon in the fall.

[grateful]

Reston Runners Marathon
Pike's Peek 10K
Parks Half
MCM
Rehoboth Marathon

Then it's a tossup between Erie, Chicago or Wineglass...

I usually find a couple of 5Ks to throw in there...