Having an imaginary friend to set the pace is exactly what I need. I don't have enough running experience to judge my own pace and I'm too lazy too push myself at the appropriate time.
So this morning, me and my imaginary friend set out on a 7km route. I requested a pace of 5 minutes per km - which my imaginary friend was more than happy to set. Wow, he's fit! He never seems to slow down on hills, nor does he adjust his pace going round tight corners!
I tried to show him who's boss and got away from him a bit in the first 4kms (well it was mostly downhill), but then he started to reel me back in. I ended up trailing by some 42 seconds.
I'll take it much easier tomorrow and Thursday - perhaps a couple of 30 minute runs at 5:20/km pace. Then that'll be it before Sunday.
I'm starting to think more about the big day...
- What time should I wake up?
- What should I have for breakfast?
- Can I buy a train ticket in advance so I'm not left with change to carry?
- Make sure I get a black bin liner to wear to keep me warm before the start.
- Find a small ziploc bag to keep my train ticket and $10 under my hat.
- What time should I get there to ensure I'm as close to the front of my group as possible?
- Leave enough time before the start to queue for a number 2!
- Check the weather forecast to ensure I won't need any extra clothes to wear on the way home.
- Work out my race strategy (check time at 7km and adjust to meet target / use imaginary friend to set pace for whole race / consider how far back I'll be at start and how long it takes to get up to pace.)
- Check that a sausage sandwich from North Bondi SLSC is good post-exercise food.
4 comments:
Not a good idea with the plastic bag. They tend to get tangled in runners feet. Take an old t-shirt/windcheater and toss it b4 you start. They will be collected for charity.
Dont worry about anything other than having fun ! Enjoy your day. Give us a wave at 13km marker.
My T-Shirts are too precious to throw away! Actually I didn't intend to thoughtlessly discard the bin liner. I'll carry it in my pocket until I find a rubbish bin. Perhaps I should make sure it's bio-degradable so I don't upset the Greenies!
Lots of people buy an old jumper from vinnies and leave it at the start. They are then recycled to another charity. We keep jumpers that our teenagers won't wear anymore just for c2s. As for eating at the end, I thought you may join the other CRs near the striders tent. Gnome and I are keen to meet you as we lived in Nottingham for about 5 months 20 years ago!!! TA
Thanks for your advice here. I will dig out an old jumper and leave it to charity.
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