Pacing the Hansons 16.3 miler - 5 weeks out

I'd say it would depend on if you're doing a half-marathon in a week or two in preparation for Boston. If so treat this run as a normal long run 6:45-6:50 pace. If you're not doing a race before Boston I'd try to go a little faster, 6:40-6:45 pace.

Doing New Bedford. Hope to run faster than my 1:21:57 from two years ago. However, if it is worth it to hit this run and run decent at NB, I'd go hard. Snow is a factor in Boston, Mayne..Thanks!

That's all well and good, but the weather will affect how well you run at Boston more than anything. You can be in sub3 shape but if it's crazy hot, or you have a headwind for 20 miles all your planning wont matter.

Hit 16.3 at 6:41 pace. Went out faster - 1:26:20 for the 1/2 up the first two Newton Hills. Not racing at all but a hard tempo effort. Legs were tired from the 8 mile @ 6:31 effort on Thursday and 4 x 1.5 on Tuesday in 9:13. I have New Bedford in 8 days and the legs feel fine tonight. 55 for the week - I've had several weeks between 55-66.

I am extremely pleased with the results! Weather was fantastic - sunny, 40s. Roads were not bad and horrified my wife who saw me sprint through at least one red light. New Bedford next week. One more long run the week after then we start the taper. Must work on fueling and a little more strength!

By the way, I am loving the process. Just need to execute on Marathon Monday!