QUOTE (AusTexSoxFan @ Feb 12 2010, 04:23 PM)
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About to walk out the door to get my race packet for Sunday's marathon.
Will be sure to check back with y'all afterwards for a report.
Good luck, get some rest and I hope the weather cooperates!
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And I very nearly caught the group of three that I had lagged by 20m or so for most of the race. Lately that seems to be the case; I'm behind a small group of front runners some of whom I pass, some I don't. Maybe I should be running with them so at the finish there isn't a deficit to make up? In short, while I cannot complain at the overall performance in my races, I think I may not be running aggressively enough. The chicken in me points out that I've not crashed and burned short of the finish line thereby saving the family from embarassement!
Same here - until you are willing to crash and burn, it's touch to know you're giving it your all. I struggle with this, especially in the Grand Prix series. Part lack of confidence, part afraid to fail but sometimes I feel I need to see a shrink
20 meters is a lot of distance to make up - especially towards the end of the race unless you've really help back. I know a lot of people who will go out like gangbusters the first mile to establish that 20-30 meter lead and then hold on for a win.
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It would be nice to have some live running partners and I may try a new running club; mine seems intent on comeraderie. Which is great too, I just feel the need to improve.
My first running club was this way - more social than competitive. It really makes a difference - when I joined a more competitive club with workouts I noticed the differences result wise.