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| Memorial Park, Houston |
Keep the speed! Drop the miles! This is taper week. I ran about 9 miles today with 6 miles at about 9:00/mile pace, a little slower than my goal marathon pace.
Know the race course! I lost a few seconds last year when I wavered at a fork in the road (mile 1.5). Turns out, we could go either way! Check the map for fluid stops. I nearly missed my planned stop at mile 5.5 because I didn't see the tables coming up. At first, it's crowded.
You will be treated like royalty! I love that there will be wonderful spectators and volunteers who will encourage you and yell out your name along the way - it's on your bib. Let me warn you, though, about the lady on the side of the road who will tell you that you are almost finished, even though you are only at mile 13. Her heart is in the right place. Just smile!
You can check out my 2012 Houston Marathon Recap and my other previous Houston Marathon race recaps for more info. If you're running the race, too, I wish you the best!
Best of luck with your run!!! I agree, it is a wonderful race!!
ReplyDeleteThe best part about the race is that it's so close to home. I'll just have to restrain myself from quitting and walking home at the 20 mile mark. I live just a few blocks away from there!
DeleteGood luck this weekend, I'm sure you are going to do awesome! Your training has been great! Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'll have to go back and read through some of my posts to remind myself that I'm ready.
Deletethis makes me wish i was running it - so bad!!! can't wait for you! you're going to run great!!
ReplyDeleteIt would be a lot of fun if you could make it out this way for a run someday!
DeleteAwesome! It is nearly here! All the best and have lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I don't know what the weather or my finish time will be like, but the one thing I'm pretty sure about - it will be fun!
DeleteGood luck on Sunday! My son and I will be running the half marathon Sunday. Let me know if you'd like to meet up before the race at baggage drop off. www.dashingdiva.net
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'll contact you!
DeleteGod bless you! I look forward to reading about the results. Keep us posted on Twitter.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I will!
DeleteWishing you the very best, Tina!! I know you have put in the work and the speed. Get ready to have a great race.
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best!
Thank you for the boost of confidence - something every runner could use during taper week!
DeleteGood luck this weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot!
DeleteGreat tips! Hope you have a good race, rain and all. Maybe I'll see you out there!!
ReplyDeleteIt would be fun to run into each other, so to speak! ; )
DeleteGood luck Tina, hope the weather is kind and it all comes right for you on the day. Wish I was still running marathons!
ReplyDeleteThanks! There may be some fun puddle jumping involved!
DeleteGood luck Tina!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I wish that the race was tomorrow instead of in 2 days. Ready to go!
DeleteHi Tina - just popping in to wish you all the best for the marathon! You've done the hard yards, and I hope everything goes your way on the day :)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a fun and successful marathon tomorrow
ReplyDeleteWishing you a fantastic run tomorrow, great weather, and a fun day :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best tomorrow. Your training has been inspiring to me, I know you will do great!
ReplyDeleteGood luck tomorrow!!! Sending you tons of speedy thoughts!
ReplyDeleteLOL... I am officially dumb :p
ReplyDeleteI spent 10 minutes trying to find the results of this year's marathon, and I only just realized that it starts in two hours!!! Oh well... this means we'll be running at the same time as I will go out for my 20K right then :)
Will track you online when I get back, good luck!!!
Uh, oh... Pressure, pressure! Just kidding! Have a great 20K!
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