Chiptimes are wrong. Garmin has me at 2:48:52 for 32.4k, so 5:13k’s. Too quick, however I held the pace throughout, and if I hadn’t walked at two drink stops (I always do), I might even have had a neg split, which I never manage.
I’m very happy with the time; 20 miles is not fun, but I turned up, and couldn’t have given more. Always aware of my pace, I never let it go under 5:00 k’s, but couldn’t settle above 5:20. I expected to slow over the last 5 miles, but dug in, and I think my last 5 were quicker than my first 5.
A concern is that I have a recurring issue with a strain at the back of my left thigh. Sometimes it’s ok, but today I felt it at the start, and before 1/2 distance it was affecting my movement. However with 3 weeks to Boston I will have to manage it, as I did today.
I regard today as the final rehearsal for Boston, and overall I’m pleased with my time, and my steady pace. A good day.
Good to see you on the course.
That’s a fantastic time. A 20 mile PB? If so I’ll get it posted on the site. Was great to see you, I love supporting races when I get the chance. Sorry to hear about the thigh. The fact that’s the last really big run before Boston is a good thing and hopefully the taper will help with the injury. Then obviously post marathon will be the time and opportunity to take the rest it needs, if that proves to be the case. But awesome running Kevin, really impressed. A 5th week on the spin hitting the training target too which is ideal at this stage of the plan.