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The hay is in the barn

April 2, 2012 by Kristy 23 Comments

Or so they say…

21 miles, 8:46 average pace, done!

So this didn’t go exactly as planned.  It went much slower!  Physically, I felt great.  Mentally, I’m a bit burned-out.  I’m writing a “Boston Goals” post later this week and I’ll elaborate more then.  I think Kristen Armstrong’s latest post sums it up best though…

Running can’t be full speed, full intensity training all the time or you start to crack – either with an injury or with splintering morale.  I know some people who do this, go from one marathon to the next without a break, and eventually their bodies cry uncle (and make them take a break).

In other news (Boston-related, of course)…

I got crafty on Saturday.  I normally don’t wear my name on my shirt for marathons (then again, my last 4 marathons weren’t exactly filled with spectators), but I want to for Boston.

Rather than ruin an expensive lulu tank, I stole the idea from Celia to make a name patch.  I bought some felt and some sticky letters, and voila…a removable patch that I can use again.

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The “S” is a little high and it drives me nuts…

Another great idea I read from Lora’s blog was to start eating lunch later, due to Boston’s late start.  I’ve been trying to hold off until 1:30 for lunch (2:00 if possible).  I can’t think of anything more unpleasant than a growling stomach during a marathon.  OK, there are worse things but that is unpleasant.

I’m also eating breakfast between 8-8:30 which will be the time I’ll eat before the race.  Five hours between breakfast and lunch does not make for a happy Kristy.

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Better now than on race day…

Name on shirt – yay or nay?

For the readers that ran Boston before (or NYC), did you get hungry during the race?  I don’t think this will be an issue – it wasn’t for NYC – but I’m taking all precautions!

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