Got in a solid 5k race in Lansing this morning. Wasn't shooting for PR, but had a nice steady pace throughout. Good start to the racing season for me.

Had a GREAT race (and a 15k PR--even on a brutal course)! Will post a RR on the main boards once the official results are up and I can see where I was for AG and entire field, etc.

Congratulations on the PR!

Yep, and if you run it really slow I might be able to keep up with you!

You make it sound like I'm a speed demon or something!

That's the plan for April...load up on miles. Gonna try to run every chance I get for the month. It'll be nice to do most of it in shorts!

Had the kids at the track last night ( i coach elementary and Jr. high track) we did 200's as it was snowing sideways. We must be close to nice weather...btw my hammys really feel it today!! The 200's that is.

I'm thinking that there is no way I'll do 3:50 for this!!! I think I need to be way more conservative and go for 4:00. After last night's run I'm not too sure if my legs will give me under 4 yet. I really wanted to do 20 miles this weekend but there was just too much going on and I had to settle for 14. I might do 20 next Sunday, would that be too close to race day? Should I just give up on getting another 20 miler in?

I'm thinking that there is no way I'll do 3:50 for this!!! I think I need to be way more conservative and go for 4:00. After last night's run I'm not too sure if my legs will give me under 4 yet. I really wanted to do 20 miles this weekend but there was just too much going on and I had to settle for 14. I might do 20 next Sunday, would that be too close to race day? Should I just give up on getting another 20 miler in?

Last year I did the 2 week taper. I did my hardest 20 miler 14 days out. I felt very stong on race day. I think the boost in confidence was key. I'd say be conservative this week and then do the 20. I don't think you should give up on your goal. I'm probably the last one that should give advice on goals, but there it is.

Last year I did the 2 week taper. I did my hardest 20 miler 14 days out. I felt very stong on race day. I think the boost in confidence was key. I'd say be conservative this week and then do the 20. I don't think you should give up on your goal. I'm probably the last one that should give advice on goals, but there it is.

I think you're right about the confidence. It makes such a difference. Once I get past all the travel and pre-race nerves I'll relax enough to feel like I can reach my goal (or close enough!!!). Being conservative this week is perfect! I think I need it! Thank you.