IS THIS WEEKEND.
right now weather is predicted to be 39 - 60 degrees (Fahrenheit to my Canadian bloggers)
well, that was the prediction at 6:30 this morning.
now it is -
The field is full. I think they capped it at 1500 marathoners, 2500 halfers, but I really have no idea.
Ok, I know what all of you want. You want to know my prediction times. Well, you gotta wait. They are coming. I am told patience is a virtue. Be virtuous. I have other items first.
First, and most importantly, I will be running with my TNT friends. Yes, I am a Team in Training alumni. I will be wearing my purple shirt. TNT is a wonderful group of people that raise funds to help battle blood cancers. When you see the purple, yell and scream. Let them know you appreciate what they have done.
Secondly, I have started a new blog to write about what might be becoming an obsession for me. Boston. Not the city, but the marathon. I am having fantasies about running it. Now, I could raise money and get in without running a qualified time. But isn't that cheating?
To qualify correctly, I need to run a 3:30 marathon. My PB is a 4:55 in Anchorage last June. Anchorage is a tough course. It is a hilly course. I think Saturday I will run faster. To check out this new blog go to Boston Will Be My Be-atch.
Alright, here is what you want. My prediction.
First history -
Air Force marathon - 2005 - 5:47:12
Chicago marathon - 2005 - 5:30:59
Mayor's marathon - 2008 - 4:55:05
2005, no training, I just kind of went for it. @008, I trained two days a week, but not very hard. This year my training was mostly two days a week. A really hard speed session and my long runs.
Drumroll......
4:15 - 4:45
Yea, I 30 minute spread. Which means I 4:30 is what I am looking at. A 4:15 would really be awesome. Fantastic. Freakin. Boston here I come (after dropping another hour)
A 4:30 should be very doable.
A 4:45 - ok, disappointment would be on my face here. But it would still be a PR.
4:29:59 or better.
See ya on the 50 yard line of Memorial Stadium.
4 comments:
There's no disappointment in running! I like the 30 minute spread. Good luck with that Boston thang!
Good luck! Dropping over an hour off the marathon time is amazing!
Good luck!
Good luck!
Found your blog searching for Illinois Marathon.
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