[quote]big race, big disappointment wrote:
in general, people panning on running a race take it too seriously and train too hard. they ignore how lousy their body feels for what the schedule says.
i used to be this way.
just easy running with a day or two more recovery than you would initially plan for has kept me healthy and running PB's into my mid-30's, from the 5k to marathon. No matter what the race, spend a lot of time stretching, strengthening, and recovering. Boston is the result of your big qualifying effort, so it's to be enjoyed and just another marathon, not that important (or that fast). One wants to be fresh and rested more than they want to hit that tempo wrkt pace or weekly mileage goal. i can't stress this enough.
marathoners just expect to always be exhausted before the race but i'm not sure they can tell overtrained from general training fatigue sometimes
so many people run great races when they have nothing big on the calendar because they are more rested and less anxious.
probably even why ben true won that diamond league 5k race
good luck everyone, but Boston isn't some race that needs a perfect pristine build up. Have fun, don't burn out, and treat it like a local 5k.
Very good +10