Like I said, I didn't really know what to expect today. I knew I wouldn't be happy unless I ran under 3 hours, so from the start I just tried to focus on holding that pace. I felt pretty easy, but I wasn't so confident on my fitness, so I didn't allow myself to really push it. I ended up using the bathroom once (about 35 seconds).
First half in 1:30:16. I just maintained till about 20 and them did some 6:30 miles towards the end. I had my legs under me the whole time and didn't really ever get tired or feel like I couldn't hold the pace. Finished with a little extra left. I don't know how much faster I could have gone, or if I could have gone any faster, that's the price one pays for not pushing it. Basid on past marathons, when I push I always do worse, when I conserve I do well. I think I probably ran a good game plan.
Not too many blisters, no injuries, feel pretty dang good. I think I'll break out the bike this week and try to maintain some of my fitness.
A lot of good races today. I'm happy with my time today and satisfied to have ran under 3 hours. Logan is my hero. | 