No running today.
So I have three races this weekend: a 10k, followed by a 5k, and then a half marathon the next day.
I am planning on taking the 10k serious. I should absolutely obliterate my 10k PR. Obliterate. That's good news. The bad news? RJ, who is in the same shape as me, is likely to not show up (but is signed up!), which would steal a lot of my motivation. If I'm going to race someone, I want it to be him. He will bring out the best effort in me and it will really be the perfect opportunity to really push myself beyond what I think I'm capable of. He's the man.
Then, for the 5k, I think it is worth it to treat it like a workout, and aim for anything sub 16:00. I think that will be great training for the 15k at Gasparilla.
For the half on Sunday- I'm not sure. Goin hard would be a bit foolish. I have enough weeks to recover for Gasparilla, sure, but I just don't see the benefit- I wouldn't be recovered enough from the races on Saturday to have a great workout, and it seems like a recipe for injury more than weighing a benefit. Similarly, there is $0 on the line here, and $2,000 on the line at Gasparilla. I guess that I'm shooting to just pace with the second place guy in this half and then just race them hard the last mile or two and try to win.... but I wouldn't be surprised if I run stupid and go all out.
What's hiding in the back of my mind? The course records. The 10k is doable- 32:54 (5:17/mile). The half marathon is questionably doable- 1:12:33 (5:32/mile). The 5k is a yikes- 15:15 (4:55/mile). I have to take at least one of those down, so it makes sense to topple the 10k one- it's the easiest by a ton and still leaves me opportunities in the other races if something goes awry.
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