Bluefin Marathon 2008 Team Blog by Bluefin

I completed my last Slow Long Run today of 12.25 miles in 01:51:24 which, like last week, is faster than my BFHM pace. In fact it equates to a 1:59 half marathon time so I'm feeling pretty encouraged with just a week to go. This time I ignored the HR monitor and just did what I felt like a gentle pace to about 8 miles then went a bit faster over the last 4.

This approach seems to work well so next week at least the first 15-16 will be a nice gentle pace then, if everything feels OK, I'll see how much I can push it. Any time under 5 hours I'll be pleased with, under 4:30 and I'll be on cloud 9 as that would be an hour faster than last year.

A very welcome week's holiday this week before meeting up with the team for expo next saturday and the excitement starts to mount. Last year at this stage I was really quite apprehensive. This year I can't wait; roll on the 13th!

Hughbie

P.S. I happened to say to Fiona today something about "If I do it again". She didn't look too happy about that idea. mmm...maybe a half marathon next.