Flying Pig

Ever since I ran the Derby Marathon in Louisville last year, I felt that I needed another shot at 26.2. In Louisville, I fell short of my goal time and ran it in 4:44. Even before I finished the race, I knew I wanted another shot at it. I told myself that I could do better and I will do better. A year and 9 days later, I will get my chance. The Flying Pig Marathon is a mere 2 days away.

I’ve been reflecting on my training for the Pig and I am confident with what I have accomplished. I’ve had a few issues that kept me from running a few of the longer training runs but I think the HIM training that I have been doing has filled in those gaps nicely. I think the biggest issue I will have to deal with on race day is the impact.

My initial goal was to break 4 hours on Sunday but I am having my doubts. I don’t want to be too cocky in the beginning of the race and end up walking the last few miles like I did in the past. I think that I will just play it safe and try to run the entire time. I’ll start out around a 9:45-10 min/mile pace and go from there. Who knows…maybe at mile 18 I’ll be feeling good and I’ll want to pick it up a little bit. Either way, I just want to cross that finish line before 4:44.