Wondering if there are any people interested in running 6:OOs for 2:37 or sub-2:40. As the marathon is not as large as some big city ones, I thought it might be helpful to organize a pack.
John Conley, the elite athlete coordinator , seems like a helpful guy for masters and others.
I was planning to run with a goal of 6:00 pace. Have not been able to run for a week, though, due to a sore hamstring. If it comes through in the next week or so I may still give it a shot -- it has been feeling a little better and I've been riding a stationary bike to keep some fitness.
I'll post back when I decide but would definitely be interested in a group effort if I go.
I'm running the 1/2 marathon, but if they start us at the same time and place, that pace is right for me. Do either of you know if this is the case?
DT
Yes, you start together, you will converge within the first mile after starting on different sides of a blvd.
How about anyone running 7 minute pace? Right around 3:05 I think?
I am running Motorola also and was wondering if anyone want to get a pack toghter for around 5:40 to 5:45 pace for a 2:30 marathon.
Let's keep this post bumped to stay on page one to see if we find any pack takers for the two pace groups. Texan Weldon should show up for an easy long run and help us !!!
I'm doing moto, and hoping for between 5:55 and 6:00 pace. Maybe we could arrange to meet at the start line??
Who are the elite women that are going to be running? We should be able to get a pack that could work off them. Any ideas?
Sounds like there's a few people right around 6-flat. Also sounds like I'll have to wait until the first mile to meet up with you. If any of you would like, drop me an email and we can figure out a way to look for each other. Regardless, best of luck to all of you.
DT
DT - can you post your email?
Just click on my name in this or the last post.[quote]
THOSE SIX"S ARE PRETTY LOFTY GOALS FOR YOU VAN..........
Mike D(?), are you Michael Green? Are you doing Boston?
I am planning on it
Ah, perhaps Mike "D" means "Mike from Dalton." I get it. Anyway, any Austinites out there who can advise about the way the course plays out. First 16 drops gradually? A significant hill from mile 25 to 25, but a furious decline for the last mile? Sounds like a course that defies negative splits. Any and all advice much welcome... except from Mike D.
First, there are no serious hills. Not one. But, if you were to convince yourself that the first 13-14 miles are flat, then you could maybe think there were significant hills.
Negative splits would be very difficult unless VERY intentionally done, and I don't think it (neg splitting) would necessarily be the best way to run it. The first 13 are a gradual downhill (with the exception of the first half mile or so), and the rest of the way is flat with a couple of rolling hills. There is one hill near the end that I think you are referring to, and it gets mentioned only because it is near the end. Seriously, though, if you are prepared at all, this hill (or any of the others) is nothing to be concerned about at all. Oh, and I am not sure where you got the furious downhill ending from... you only come down off the hill that I was just telling you about that is nothing special (and the last .75-mile after that is flat).
If I were running 6 pace, I would run 5:50-6:00 for the first half (and it will feel pretty easy), then I would continue on the 6s for the second half (but the 2nd half will feel harder than the 1st). So, it will FEEL like you're negative splitting a good bit, but as you mentioned the course doesn't really allow it. It's a good course that doesn't really necessitate any particularly noteworthy advice. If you're ready, you'll do well - and a nice wind out of the North would be nice.
Any way to know who you are out there?
Have a Hoof Whammy good time!
Since everything is bigger and better in Texas, I hated to see this post go to the 2nd page....so back to the top.
Hedge,
Thanks for the helpful info. Are you running Moto this year? Conley, the elite athlete coordinator, was the one who told me about the last uphill and the last downhill.
I'll be wearing some Reebok gear. I'm a 6'2 and fairly long blondish hair. Actually, if you look back at last April's RW feature on Chattanooga, I'm pictured stretching on an overlook shot. 15 mintues of fame...
How do I spot you?