Disappointed with 3.21.15 but not surprised with the way I ran the race.
With an ankle problem, some medical issues and a very busy work week with lots of interstate travel that all combined left the preparation over the last 4 weeks much less than ideal. I was undecided even as Horrie and I walked to the start what to do as regards a race plan.
In the end as I was standing in the start I decided rather out of hope than real expectation to start out at 3 hour pace and see how I went. It was comfortable but a bit of a strain up to 20k and just a minute or 2 behind pace. I thought I would continue what was on a common sense approach a pace that was not wise to continue with but on an emotional level it was teasing me to continue.
By 28k it was obvious that the emotional thoughts should be ditched. I then slowed by choice but by 35k I has no choice and the body choose to run at the pace that it was then capable of - which was rather slow. For the first time in a long while the last 12k or so was bit of a mental and physical battle.
I guess the saying 'Nothing ventured nothing gained' was the race plan for this one.
Even so it is a great race and great atmosphere and I always enjoy the weekend.
5 comments:
Ray, that still is a good time particularly given your circumstances. Hope the recovery goes well & hope to see you at Bush Capital in a couple of weeks.
Bad luck Ray. The Marathon always throws up a challenge and more so when you might be a bit under done at the start. Hope you have better luck on the next one. Bus capital or cities I guess?
I must say I was very surprised to run up behind you at the finish line Ray. It's all relative isn't it, a time that was disappointing for you turned out to be a course PB for me.
I am sure yesterday's run was just a slight glitch for you and that everything will soon be back on track.
Great run under the circumstances Ray. Not like you to battle in the closing stages, you always come home so strongly. I'm glad you still enjoyed the weekeend.
Sorry we didn't get to catch up. Next time!
That's a shame Ray. Robert Song told me the funny story about you catching him at 4k. He had no idea how fast he had started.
You were in good shape a month or so back. I hope you can re-group for another sub-3. Melbourne?
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