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What has been the difference between my first and second marathons?
Mileage – up to 60 miles early, March Triple Crown (a real pain at the time, but kept me in tune with my capable speed). Weight – I weighed between 15 and 20 lbs heavier last marathon. Pacing – Learned to pace towards even run, pushing negative splits for races up to 13.1. Light taper…
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My splits
This was a very consistent run for me. A little pain the last three miles, shortened my gel intake to every 5 miles instead of every hour. Lap Time Distance 1 8:34 1.00 2 7:51 1.00 3 8:04 1.00 4 7:51 1.00 5 7:56 1.00 6 8:04 1.00 7 8:44 1.00 <– Eden park entrance…
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Flying Pig 3:39:44
Welcome to my public acknowledgment of a very ambitious goal. Flying Pig results on Active.com The course was 0.2514 miles too long due to a fire on the race course. 8’19” miles given the altered course, but I’ll live with saying 8’24” was my pace for the marathon. Beautiful day, 59’F at the end of…