Friday 121109

AM – mill, 3 miles, very easy.  AHR = 138.

0900 At the airport now, just saw Lisa Goldsmith – also heading to the race (via a different route).  For the moment, all roads lead to Lexington.

1435 – in Chicago.  Flight delayed because the plane (I am not making this up) “needed a new computer.”  I guess if we take off there is a chance this could be the last post ever … ;).  Not digging sucking up all these jet fuel fumes. 

Some write up preview on tomorrow’s action.

My race plan is pretty simple – be conservative at the front and roll up throughout the race.  A bunch of years ago, I ran a 5 mile PR (27:00 at altitude).  Of course, I did not think it would be my PR here all these years later – but that is not the point.  The point is this:  in that race, I started very easy:  I paced a friend to an 11 minute 2 mile (he wanted 10:40, but was not ready for it that day).  Given I was in probably near 10 flat shape at the time, this felt very very relaxed (esp. since the second mile was slightly downhill).  I then continued on in the race for the next three – with those at 5:20 pace (including some uphill at that pace).  This represents what I want to do tomorrow:  start relaxed for the first 40 percent, then roll up in the next 40 percent and then make my teeth sweat the last 2k.

 

2000 – in Lexington KY and the team is all here.  Rooming with defending champ Simon G.