Subject: RE: Doing another race after your first IMI'm a bit concerned, my first full marathon is scheduled for about 3 weeks after my first HIM. I'm not anticipating being blisteringly fast in either, both are more of a "ok, let's do this!" thing. The marathon is really important to me. I recovered really quickly after my half marathon, haven't had any injuries yet (touch wood ). I'm thinking the HIM half run will be my last long run before the mary, and I'll just take it super easy after that. HIM is on Sept. 24, and Columbus Mary is Oct. 15 (man, this is the one time I am PRAISING Ohio's flatness ).
I've not decided if the HIM is my "A" race this year...it is the one I'm looking forward to the most, but realistically, it ain't going to be easy, or fast. I'm estimating 6.5 hrs, if all goes according to plan and based on my averages from last year on the 1/4 IM course at this same race. If this isn't my "A", it is a B+. I might be shooting for Pittsburgh as my A, just because of the hometown crowd, coworkers volunteering, and my family having no excuse to not be there! Edited by phoenixazul 2006-05-27 4:49 AM
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