Hi all,
So my last two races are DesNews 10k (35:02) and Provo River 1/2 (1:18:40). My DesNews predicted a 1:18:40 Provo River Half, so both races predict the exact same time for Hobble Creek for me: 1:14:26.
1:14:26?
That is a 5:41 average, so if I went by this I shouldn't panic by any miles that are 5:25 or slower on the more downhill section, though I would think all miles would be more like 5:35 in the canyon, and slower miles 11-13.
My gps is recording the miles in the canyon long, so I will have to run by feel, but I will get my splits for feedback each mile.
So I guess my questions would be:
1) Should I really be expecting sub 1:15? I am thinking to shoot for sub 1:16 and then pleasantly surprise myself if I can.
2) Should I run my own race if there's a faster girl in the field or try to go with her (I don't think anyone will show up sub 1:13, so she shouldn't be that far away from my abilities, so perhaps I should just go with her if there's an aggressive girl)?