AM: 6 miles with a couple strides.
The weather is looking perfect for tomorrow. I know of at least two guys who will be in the mix in the 10k.
Nick Miehe: He's a bit of a wild card. Around 26 now and a few years removed from college, where he was mostly a middle-distance guy and ran a 4:08 mile. So on that level, he's a completely superior runner. He is still moving into longer distances, and in the couple longer races we've been in, I've had a slight edge due solely to years of higher mileage. If he's anywhere near me at mile 5, he's in the driver's seat.
Jon Noland: Definitely my #1 target in this race, and a more predictable factor, Jon usually runs a 10k close to 33:00. I don't know him well, and he seems like a very nice guy, but hey- rivals help! Plus:
- Jon recently turned 40 and joined the Masters ranks.
- He's an (excellent) triathlete. Not that I hate triathletes, but honestly, I don't want to get beat by someone who trains for three events to my one.
- He destroyed me in this race last year.
Should be a fun day tomorrow!
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