2012 Reach the Beach : Massachusetts, an Analysis
So I wrote up the big boring blog post about the team, but how did I do? I ended up averaging right around a 6:34 pace, which I am generally pleased with. This is 10+ seconds faster than last year, and I felt like I felt a lot stronger at the end than in any of my previous other RTB experiences.
Thomas asked me if I thought it was the higher mileage that contributed to it, and I think it was a big factor. But more, I think the increase in all aspects of my training has helped me become a better distance / endurance runner. So much of this type of running is mental, and having a lot of experience under my belt has helped me to run smarter *and* faster.
For the numbers geeks out there, here are the breakdowns of my legs:
Leg # | Time | Distance | Pace (min/mi) |
1 | 00:50:37 | 7.61 | 00:06:39 |
2 | 00:28:40 | 4.45 | 00:06:27 |
3 | 00:20:48 | 3.33 | 00:06:15 |
4 | 00:27:49 | 4.34 | 00:06:25 |
5 | 00:29:57 | 4.55 | 00:06:35 |
6 | 00:49:39 | 7.29 | 00:06:49 |
TOTALS | 03:27:30 | 31.57 | 00:06:34 |