Chest feels a bit better each day. Decided to give it a proper test by doing a few fast sprints along Hickson Road. Hooked up with JC in the changing rooms (that doesn't sound right) and jogged down together. Was expecting a couple of guys who aren't racing this weekend but was greeted by a cast of thousands. Just cruised through each rep in 3:40 pace but put in a fast sprint for 30 seconds on each one. Did each rep in 4:06 (3:30 pace) which, if nothing else, was a masterclass in even pacing. Only did 4, then jogged back. 9km all up.
Chest a bit tight after but better than yesterday. More confident about Sunday as a result.
My predictions for the weekend:
Marathon:
1. Quentin: 2:32:50
2. Tongey: 2:34:20
3. Binfield: 2:35:25
4. Heyden: 2:36:40
5. Ray: 2:37:35
6. Dicky P: 2:45:50
7. Big Sam: 2:48:48
8. The Burglar: 2:53:49
Half:
1. Lara Tamsett: 1:11:10
2. Tucks: 1:11:21 (sorry mate, she's just too strong)
3. Enda: 1:15:59
4. Young Timmy: 1:16:01
10km:
1. Old Man Sweeney: 33:09
2. JF: 33:58
3. Kanser: 36:01
4. MC: 36:10
So there you have it.
4 comments:
Sorry Tom but you missed Highnam in the Marathon. With all the sandbagging this week you should give us something.
Conway will beat Kanser in the 10k.
Yeah come on Tom - Give us something,
and what Kanser to beat MC ? you been drinking already?
I'll shout drinks all night if your 1.16:01 rings true for me as well :)
good luck in the Big One - Sub 2.40 or don't be coming to the Irish Bar .
cheers
Unfortunately I've been diagnosed with a stress fracture in my shin so I'll miss the chance to crush Lara. Will be there to cheer you guys on though, should be fun.
Good luck on the weekend Tom. It's difficult to predict your time given it's your first marathon. I think you are capable of running 2hr35 but I'm going to apply the +4 minute first marathon rule (I just made that up) so that gives you a 2hr39. I trust you'd be happy with that? Looking forward to the race report.
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