Since I was in NY this weekend I decided to participate in a NY Marathon "Tune Up" run, which took place yesterday. It was 18 miles through Central Park and a great way for me to run in a race environment (other runners, fuel stations, etc.). I wish these types of run were set up in DC/VA for the Marines Corps Marathon. It is such a difference running in a race atmosphere then by yourself on a trail.
I had never realized the amount of hills in that Park! They were rough, but I'm glad to have experienced them since the majority of my long runs are along the W&OD, which doesn't have many hills. I finished in 2:49:56, running at a 9:26 minute pace...not bad. I'll admit though, doing another 8.2 miles for a full marathon would be challenging, but I think I can handle it.
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Congrats! I have a few friends in NYC who also did that race. That's a really nice pace. You must be getting so excited for the MCM. Oh, and I agree-- we need more long races in DC in the early fall.
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