tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866068132048704043.post6027513943085682628..comments2023-06-01T11:35:47.831+02:00Comments on You Can Run a Marathon!: Only One More Week until Copenhagen Marathon!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121426633879390592noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866068132048704043.post-59450365571412173162011-05-19T19:41:22.446+02:002011-05-19T19:41:22.446+02:00My number is 957.
I'm planning on using my wa...My number is 957.<br /><br />I'm planning on using my watch as well if the pace setters go off too quickly as they usually do!<br />I'm going to start with around a 6:15 pace because I figured then I will have time for a toilet stop and also to walk through the drink stations and still finish around the 4 and a half hour mark. <br />Really though as long as I'm finshed in 5 hours I&#Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121426633879390592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866068132048704043.post-34809457915785863702011-05-17T08:30:10.627+02:002011-05-17T08:30:10.627+02:00Lynne, I wasn't going to start with the pacese...Lynne, I wasn't going to start with the pacesetters but maybe I should. I use a Garmin so I was going to begin running 6:10 or so and then speed up and/or slow down as I feel. I will keep an eye out for you and I will tell you my number as well --I am picking mine up Saturday afternoon.Candy Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866068132048704043.post-1800572806037844622011-05-16T17:58:50.462+02:002011-05-16T17:58:50.462+02:00Candy - I'll be starting with the 4:30 pace se...Candy - I'll be starting with the 4:30 pace setters but as they normally go off too fast I'll probably drop back a bit after a while and catch up later.<br />Are you also starting with them? Keep an eye out for me and I'll let you know my race number as soon as I have it.<br /><br />Paul - I'll keep an eye out for you at the finish then. Who knows if the jetlag is really bad we Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121426633879390592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866068132048704043.post-429927683585022712011-05-16T17:26:16.895+02:002011-05-16T17:26:16.895+02:00Hi Lynne,
I will probably do as I did in LA ..run...Hi Lynne,<br /><br />I will probably do as I did in LA ..run about 4:12-4:15-ish.. real goal is even splits.<br /><br />Jet lag is the new variable here...if I feel really off I will slow down to whatever seems right.<br /><br />Its good you've been seriously pondering the pacing question. Once the training is done, that's the big decision!Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752798450146454511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866068132048704043.post-66456486970540450462011-05-16T10:29:04.800+02:002011-05-16T10:29:04.800+02:00Hey Lynne, I am beginning to be nervous too! My l...Hey Lynne, I am beginning to be nervous too! My last half marathon I was so nervous (my calf had been giving me problems and I was worried) I was crying before and asking myself why I was doing this, but I did fine and it was my second best HM time (2:01:20). This is my first full marathon and I too am shooting for 4:30. I ran 36 k two weeks ago and it took me 4 hours but I ran slower than I Candy Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866068132048704043.post-47634686399708342372011-05-16T08:17:52.791+02:002011-05-16T08:17:52.791+02:00It's a real snakey course but you're never...It's a real snakey course but you're never running into the wind for long! <br /><br />I've never asked you what time you are aiming for?<br /><br />I've taken a lot of your advise in my training the last two months and think I have my marathon pace sorted out now (even allowing time for a couple of toilet stops).<br /><br />I'm trying for a 4 hour and 30 minute marathon :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121426633879390592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866068132048704043.post-27501102249159725562011-05-16T00:03:42.929+02:002011-05-16T00:03:42.929+02:00The entire Kaleidescope of Pre-Marathon Emotions ...The entire Kaleidescope of Pre-Marathon Emotions ;)<br /><br />Once you start running the nerves go away and then it's just fun.<br /><br />Weather still looking good but looks like some wind WNW at 9-13 mph ..at least with this course it won't all be a headwind ;)Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752798450146454511noreply@blogger.com