tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737587279120391681.post4703739889089145627..comments2015-11-05T15:38:56.416-06:00Comments on Rocket City Marathon Training: Getting CloserErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12349682601677809433noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737587279120391681.post-41000076487822325712011-11-27T13:18:07.189-06:002011-11-27T13:18:07.189-06:00I would not start that slow. Maybe 10-15 seconds p...I would not start that slow. Maybe 10-15 seconds per mile slower for the first two miles and then make that up 5 seconds per mile over the next 4-6 miles of the race, to be on pace by 10 miles.<br /><br />You do not speed up at the end of a marathon, so I wouldn't start slow with the plan of speeding up.<br /><br />Walking at the aid stations is so worth it. It makes almost no difference in the pace you need to run, but it lets you hydrate without spilling it everywhere and gives you a break. Walk just long enough to drink and move on. Don't stop, walk.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349682601677809433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737587279120391681.post-58872878220468777512011-11-26T21:59:12.728-06:002011-11-26T21:59:12.728-06:00You were only 3 minutes off your goal--knowing wha...You were only 3 minutes off your goal--knowing what you know now, surely you can be super proud of that!?!! I really like the plan of starting slower and working to go faster, but would that be your advice to yourself now?? I'm nervous about the even splitting I've heard the pacers will work toward...not to mention the fact I've also heard they will pace a bit faster per mile and walk aid stations. I think I'd rather not walk because that seems to hurt much worse than it does to just keep going. ARG...I'm impressed you had such a cohesive plan!! :DDanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07729198392505371070noreply@blogger.com