Pacing was a lot of fun — and 3:50 was a decent pace to do it at. Following my PR 5 weeks earlier I’d told Matt I’d be game for anything between 3:30 and 4:00 — preferring to stay away from the ends of that if possible as it would be embarrassing not to be able to make 3:30 when it is your JOB to do it to help others and 4:00 I’d be fearful of yo-yoing the pace too much. 3:40 might have been preferable … but I’ve no complaints as my legs are quite fresh this week.

Yes, Christie was pacing a work colleague through her 1st marathon. Her long training run was 17 miles yet she ran a 4:31 and her goal was 4:30. One tough and stubborn woman. And, yes, she is hooked and thinking about doing Carmel in the spring!

Oh yeah it was fun seeing you at the end- unexpected… I didn’t realize you were pacing 3:50! Glad you enjoyed it- it is always something I’ve wanted to do. I think Glenn and I will do it together sometime & for me somewhere around 3:50 is where I’d be comfortable pacing I think. That’s hard that the group wasn’t together, but if more where ahead bravo to them- nothing feels better than a negative split. We also saw Christie finishing around mile 25- she looked to be pacing someone as well! Thanks Dan- I’m going to post Glenn’s report later on today!!

Oh my there were people of all speeds and the weather was absolutely perfect! So proud of everyone!!

Can’t wait Are you training for a spring full? Ashley you and I should be close enough in pace that we can do some really great workouts together!!!

Thanks Belle! It was an amazing day!!! I’ll be just as excited for your half….! 🙂