PM: 5 miles
So on Saturday I'll be racing the half marathon again. My last attempt atthe half was an epic mess, however I am in great shape currently and will definitely try to PR. I have the option however of shooting a bit for the stars on this one, and I'm not sure if it's a logical step. I did just run a 15:33 in the 5k despite the lack of speed work recently and felt like I had more in me for it and felt great during the race. I'm torn: I have not done much tempo work, however my mileage, speed, weight, and nutrition has been very good. It seems fair that I should definitely shoot to best my PR if the weather cooperates, however I am not sure by how much.
Option 1- PR at sub 1:12:30 @5:32/mile pace.
Option 2- Shoot for sub 1:12 @5:30/mile pace.
Option 3- Sub 1:11 @5:25/mile pace.
Option 4- Sub 1:10 @ 5:21/mile pace.
Option 1 seems a waste of an opportunity. Option 2 seems to also be a waste of an opportunity (although with the lack of preparation with specificity, is likely the most logical one). Option 3 seems to be the most plausible. Option 4 seems to be a bit of a dream scenario.
I really want to shoot for option 4, but the prospect of blowing up like last time is one that is resonating in my head. I am definitely in better shape, but that pace would be difficult to recover and still PR from if things went south.
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