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Depends on if you are "racing" or "running". Most folks racing worry about carrying just an extra pound or two of body weight so won't likely be carrying a water bottle. Check the top age group runners to see what they are doing. An extra pound could be 1-2 minutes of time over a marathon. However, if you are just out to…
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I've done well over 30 Tris including 2 Ironmans and I still get nervous before every race. What helps me is to get in a quick warm up before the race, 10-15 minutes of easy jogging and then leave at least 15 minutes before race time to sit down and visualize how i want the race to go. This not only helps calm my nerves,…
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I'm doing similar for NY Marathon on 11/6 with 1/2 Marathon on 10/9. I personally would not "race" the 1/2. I will be running my half at my planned marathon pace of 8 min/mile (3:30 goal). I am 49 and my PRs for marathon are 3:24 (2003) and 1:36 1/2 (2005) to give you some background. With only 4 weeks between 1/2 and race…
