Marathon Maniac #957
Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, "Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapenos."
..nothing takes the place of persistence.....
MM#209 / JapanJoyful#803
"Enjoy yourself. Your younger days never come again." 100yo T. Igarashi to me in geta at top of Mt. Fuji (8/2/87)
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Tammy
And you can quote me as saying I was mis-quoted. Groucho Marx
Rob
I need more information before I take this bet -- what's your strategy, what's your true motivation?
hermosaboy, I will tell you my strategy, on condition you don't tell anyone else. I really don't know how long I can hold a 1:30 lap pace. But if I am right there when the gun lap starts, I might be able to throw a 1:15 last lap at him. This plan is not likely to succeed. But it could happen. Dark Horse
Play into their egos -- they are young pups that are going to go out too fast -- so let them. I suggest 1:35ish for the first 3 - 4 laps. Nice and relaxed. Then start going with 1:25s until the gun lap -- then as Maximus said, wait for the signal (the gun) and unless Hell! You let them think that you are not going to be a factor for the first few laps, but you conserve strength. Then you close like a freight train and they won't be able to respond.
hermosaboy, you are a very fast and experienced racer, and I appreciate the advice. Your idea may be better than mine. This 2 mile race is the only goal race I have on the horizon, so I will have plenty of time to ponder strategy. I just hope I can avoid injury between now and then. Dark Horse
Monday: 8 miles on the treadmill Tuesday: 100 pushups, 100 situps, 30 barbell curls, 30 lat pulldowns, 30 squats Wednesday: 8 miles on the treadmill, 30 leg curls, 30 leg extensions, 50 wrist barbell curls, 1 mile on the elliptical Thursday: 100 situps, 30 squats, 30 leg curls, 30 leg extensions, 1 mile on the elliptical