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Yes, I did get placed in a later corral. I didn't really think about that. I hope it won't be too much of an issue.My recommendation would be to run at the steady pace in which your goal time is. Towards the end if you feel like you could go faster, go for it. Like after mile 20-22
I'm assuming you got put into a late starting corral? The corral start is something that should be talked about way more by people. It will seriously make a marathon brutal
I was put into the last corral in the Berlin marathon, where I ran 3:40. ALL I was doing was passing people for 40kms out of the 42, I was only running low 8 minute miles as well. It was a lot of work passing people and I would get blocked so many times. I don't think my legs would've been as done at the end had I not been zig zagging/jumping on the sidewalks a lot to pass people all race.
Chicago for me was also extremely packed starting in the end, but I was injured and finished an hour later.
Well that was that. From here on out, I start tapering my long runs before NYC starting with an 18 mi. next week. On a serious note, today was the first time I've experienced anything close to chafing. I didn't bleed, but boy did it start hurting around mile 19. I'm not sure if it because the weather got colder. And the Dri-Fit shirt I ran in has been washed over 5 times. The last thing I want during a marathon is for my chest to start bleeding. Any recommendations on how to avoid this? Do they have bandaids that will cover the nips? Will any type of ointment help? The thought of bandaids is just awful though. I try to keep what I wear minimal.
Thanks for the support NT fam. Y'all make this marathon so much more meaningful! Follow me at @andrewccastro on IG to see my journey.
Yes, I did get placed in a later corral. I didn't really think about that. I hope it won't be too much of an issue.
First Half Marathon is four weeks away. I have three more long runs between now and then. I feel pretty good.
Oh, right - are we organizing a #NTRunning meetup?Vegas?
I have a camelbak with no complaints. It doesn't bounce on me but then again at my fastest I was running low 9 minute miles
Anyone have any recommendations for hydration packs or running backpacks? I'm looking for at least a 2L bladder and a few pockets to store phone/wallet/snacks. But most importantly, I want it a tight fit so it doesn't bounce around.
Oh, right - are we organizing a #NTRunning meetup?