Modern watches are amazing devices, measuring distance more accurately all the time, not to mention all the other amazing things they measure with ever increasing accuracy.
However, if you’ve ever relied on your watch on race day, you know it lies. Why and what should we do about it?
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Have you ever had such good training that you expected your race to be easier than usual?
How did that turn out for you?
…As I’m sure you’re aware, this past weekend the Twin Cities Marathon was cancelled at the last minute. Even if it hadn’t been cancelled, if someone was targeting a fast time it would have been a very tough day. Start time temperatures were pretty high and the afternoon high reached 92°.
What should you do if a race you’re planning to run turns into something like this? Well, it depends on your goals.
…Are you planning some summer racing? I know I am. I also have some challenging goals to chase down.
Unfortunately, there’s a high chance that I might have to adjust my goals due to the reality of summer in Wisconsin. However, if that’s the case, I will make those adjustments and continue on.
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Have you ever encountered a person who said “sure, I ran that but I could never do it again, it was just luck”? Or they say “yeah, I ran that but I’m not really that fit”? Maybe you’ve even been one of these people?
I’ve encountered these people. The thing to remember is that it isn’t true.
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