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Turkey trot virtual

November 25, 2017 (Morning)

Exercise Type: Run

Comments:
Ok I know we had some tough spots of training this past summer due to soooo many factors but you have to know that this last month you have really turned a corner!!

We have to keep in mind that yes, this race is hilly but that at least it's all pavement and should be cooler and less humid than coco!!!!

I think if you look at your last couple Tuesday workouts combined with your long runs combined with coco beach effort, you should have a lot of confidence. I think you can go out in 12 min pace for the first couple miles and feel pretty comfortable.

A great pattern for you would be .4 mile runs with very short 30 sec. walk breaks.
If you come to a steep hill, it's ok to walk a little extra, but teally try to balance that with extra or faster running on the downhill parts or flat parts.
If you stay conservative the first couple miles, At mile 3 or 4, let's really try to take some chances. I don't want the watch to limit you in this race. Remember every extra effort will help toward the overall goal so push when you can. If you run hard enough, you are fit enough that the 30 second breaks will still be enough time to catch your breath and go hard again, knowing that this is a lot shorter than a HM.

Any miles in the 11's will be a very good thing and I think you can have a few of these!! The key is to not think too much. Yes you will have some pain. But it's just temporary and I know you are ready for a good race even on a bad day!!