Re: The 3rd time's a charm!

Chris M Wed Oct 05, 2011 5:40 pm

mul21 wrote:So, about the pacing strategy. I think the plan is going to be to hang with the 3:10 pace group for the first 3-4 miles, which should be about 7:15 miles, and then pick it up a bit to 7:05 miles through mile 20. At that point, it's going to be gut check time to see what's left in the tank. The best case scenario is I've got gas in the tank and I can hammer home to a 3:05, middle ground, I hang on for dear life and get in somewhere under 3:08, worst case I fade a bit but still hang on and get in under 3:10. Anything outside of those 3 scenarios is an abject failure!

I like it.

LET'S DO THIS THING!

Jim Lentz Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:56 pm

mul21 wrote:So, about the pacing strategy. I think the plan is going to be to hang with the 3:10 pace group for the first 3-4 miles, which should be about 7:15 miles, and then pick it up a bit to 7:05 miles through mile 20. At that point, it's going to be gut check time to see what's left in the tank. The best case scenario is I've got gas in the tank and I can hammer home to a 3:05, middle ground, I hang on for dear life and get in somewhere under 3:08, worst case I fade a bit but still hang on and get in under 3:10. Anything outside of those 3 scenarios is an abject failure!

Looks like a good plan, Jim.

Kenny B. Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:08 pm

Great strategy there is no failure.

Kenny B. Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:09 pm

The alec baldwin speech did not motivate you. Lol come on.

mul21 Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:54 pm

Kenny B. wrote:The alec baldwin speech did not motivate you. Lol come on.

No, not even close. He's a complete asshole and I've had bosses like that.

Nick Morris Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:43 pm

Looks like an awesome plan to me...What time is it?? Game time...woo!!

Alex Kubacki Thu Oct 06, 2011 7:27 am

Looks like you've got a good pacing plan. You did the work now just run the race. Have fun.

jon c Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:18 am

Good luck Jim! Hope that you are able to meet your goals. You've definitely put the work in.

Diego Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:49 am

Good luck in your race, Jim.

JohnP Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:16 am

Jim, good luck on Sunday. Your pacing strategy looks good and your training has been excellent. I assume I'll see you Friday at dinner or Sunday.

Michele "1L" Keane Thu Oct 06, 2011 4:14 pm

Good luck on Sunday, Jim!!!

mul21 Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:58 am

Nick, Alex, Jon, Jim, John, Michele, thanks! The hay is in the barn, just a few shakeout miles and the drive to Chicago left. Here's hoping the weather forecast continues to round into shape and everybody has a great race.

This is gonna be a helluva ride!

Kenny B. Fri Oct 07, 2011 11:28 am

I am getting excited for all you Chicago Marathoners. Jim execute as planned you got this!

Michael Enright Fri Oct 07, 2011 11:37 am

Good luck Sunday, and race well!

John Kilpatrick Fri Oct 07, 2011 5:07 pm

Go get em! Have a great race and I look forward to reading about it afterwards. You've worked really hard - now is the reward!

Seth Harrison Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:08 pm

Good luck Jim!
At mile 20, think Blutarsky..."When the going gets tough..."

Matt W Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:35 pm

Good luck this weekend! I hope everything falls together for a great race.

fostever Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:05 am

OK see you at the start! Good to meet you at dinner!

Mike MacLellan Sat Oct 08, 2011 2:02 am

Get it done, Jim! You've got it.

Seth Harrison Sun Oct 09, 2011 3:48 pm

Jim, I'm sorry about your tough day. Hope you're doing o.k. and hope you check in later.

Julie Sun Oct 09, 2011 7:13 pm

sorry things didn't go well today. What is next on the schedule?

Alex Kubacki Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:07 am

Jim sorry things didn't go as planned. Hopefully the quad is ok and you can find another race and make another attemp.

Nick Morris Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:14 am

Keep your head up Jim. I know that it is a pretty disappointing feeling, as I went through that last year. Especially after having such a great training cycle. But it is what you do next that will make you a better runner. Reflect on everything and move on knowing a little more. The next training cycle will be better for it and things will come together. I am sure of it!!

Kenny B. Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:10 am

Jim,

Regroup! What else is there to do? The roads ain't going anywhere.

Michele "1L" Keane Mon Oct 10, 2011 3:30 pm

No worries, Jim - you saw me have to bail at St. Louis and I was a pacer. Sometimes it just isn't in the cards. Recover, regroup and next.....

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