Marathoners Beware!
All you Boston Marathoners are in trouble this week if the prevailing winds do not change. Last night I was at Heartbreak Hill doing 10 light to light and the times were slow. The only thing I figured could have accounted for the difference between last nights 1:50’s and the previous weeks 1:47’s was the head wind. The wind was coming out of the east last night which will not make Boston a fun time. Last year was first marathon and there was a head wind the whole way. Let me tell you how much that race sucked. It was 70 degrees, no clouds anywhere, and a steady 10-15mph head wind, the whole way. A little piece of advice, if race day comes and the conditions are poor, just back off your goals a little bit and modify your plan. Last year I did not listen to reason and decided I was going to run 2:26 come hell or high water, all I got was the hell part. The last 4 miles of my race I would not wish on anybody. Dead on nuts through 13.1, 1:12:57, couldn’t ask for a better start. The idea of running 2:24 even ran through my mind. Then, at mile 22, the hamstrings, calves, and back, all revolted at the same time. It was a very organized military coup. My body knew that if it revolted one muscle at a time, I would crush the revolution with shear force of continuing on at all costs. If they all cramped at once, they knew I wasn’t going anywhere. They said we are stopping and there is nothing you can do about it. It was quite humiliating, ripping off a constant string of 5:37’s like that and throw in a 9:48 and an 8:55. The dehydration and pounding took their toll and I went from about 38th to 57th in no time flat. Let this be a warning to everyone who has dreams of conquering Boston on Monday. Raceday changes are wise, not wimpy. If the conditions will not permit it, the conditions will not permit it. Anyone trying to force the issue will be dealt with accordingly.
Here’s wishing all the Boston bound a good day with a tailwind, 45 degree temperatures, and no sun.
Ok, The IT Gestapo here at work has been on the prowl lately, so I will have to make this quick. The cable guy is coming to my house on Friday to install cable and internet so I will be good to go from then on.
Last night was ten to the top from 1:50-1:53 with a 4 mile warm-up and a 3 mile cool down. Yesterday was a Nobscott shakeout for 5 at lunch. On Monday was a Counter Nobscott and an Area 51 code 371. Today was an am Area 51 code 371 and at lunch I am going to do another counter Nobscott loop. Very exciting stuff I know. They have been with Christy or solo because my partner is still on the DL but hopefully on the mend.
That’s all I’ve got.