I read race reports of people faster than me today ... will that make me faster? :) I also was encouraged when I saw that the guy that beat me by 12 seconds at my half in June, ran a 3:03 marathon on a flat course in January. So I think it is realistic for me to shoot for a sub 3 in October on a downhill course, and I would be thrilled with a 3:05 too ... still plenty of time to get ready! All my best races have come with almost no running the previous week & very low mileage the week before that ... so I am resting this week ... but will throw in some shorter speed work sessions. Racing a steep downhill half next Saturday, goal is sub 1:24, a cool, dry weather front would really help! If it is hot & humid, I will accept whatever time I run, but still shoot for my stretch goal (really the only goal I have!)
Lastly, a huge congrats to the U.S. Womens soccer team on defeating Brazil in penalty kicks in the World Cup quarterfinal match today!
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