Race Prep- So it looks like I'll have a good shot at the top 10 this weekend at Gasparilla which is cool. Really, any modest effort will make me happy, as my race recap from last year was as follows:
"Gasparilla 15k Race Report: Ran a 54:37, 19th overall. I'm not impressed with myself or my effort. I need to work harder. This felt like the toughest race I've ever done. I've really blown it this season."
That being said, I will tentatively make a reach goal of 49:55, a 5:21/mile pace. I'm really unsure how to run this race with my current fitness. The calculators are suggesting a 50:25 effort, or about a 5:25/mile pace. I suppose I could also just race and not worry about my pacing, similar to how I started the last half marathon I ran. If anyone has any input when looking at my recent mileage and efforts, I'd appreciate the input- positive or negative.
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AM: 6 miles on the treadmill with striders.
PM: 5 miles easy in East Lake, solo.
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