Usually I cannot stand the 2 weeks of taper to a marathon. I get really irritable going from running a lot to very little running.
My training level for this marathon was 2/3 the normal amount = 85-95 MPW. This leaves me with a lot of time for other life activities.
I have not noticed any PMI (Pre-Marathon Irritability) yet and there are only 4 days to go. I usually end up mowing the lawn 2-3 times, getting a haircut, getting the oil changed, edging the lawn and applying weed and feed marathon week.
The weather forecast is pretty average for late June, but we have had a really cool spring, so I was hopeful for a bit cooler temps. Saturday night's low is forecasted for 62F and Sunday's high in the upper 70s with 75-80% humidity. Winds out of the south 13 MPH. The course heads North the 1st half and back south the 2nd half.
If I have a chance at sub 3 it will look like 1:27 / 1:32 with how the wind is forecasted.
I would put the odds 2/1 against.
But you never know. I have had a couple of races where I was sure I would be 2:55 and my legs only wanted to do 7:15-7:25 pace. I have had another couple race I felt I was in 3:05-3:10 shape and ran a 2:55-2:59.
I am hoping the 1st couple miles are 6:40-6:50 and feel easy ... But I will enjoy the exerience of another marathon.
Good running to all!
Marathons are usually hectic and tiring but description of this marathon gives an impression that you are working really hard. Best of luck for your training.
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