Boston Blowout 30K

Take two of marathon training I really learned a lot.  A lot about myself, a lot about running, and a lot about staying sane while running long distances.  It is really important to stay focused and more importantly, stay motivated.

My long runs have been sucking pretty bad lately.  I have gotten to 18 before, I know I can do it, but the long runs have really been a struggle lately.  During that 15 mile run last weekend, I had some IT Band issues ( I think)  and decided I really never want to run again.  Well I have come too far to fail, especially the second time around, so I keep pushing forward.  One newton in front of the other.  

Whenever I need a pick me up for running, I:
 A)  go buy new gear or 
B)  sign up for a race.  
Funds are low and I have enough running junk so I went with option B.

17th Annual

BOSTON BLOWOUT

"Run 30k on the 30th Day"

After doing a little bit of research, I found the Boston Blow Out 30k (18.6 miles).  This race is March 30th which falls perfectly into my schedule- I was planning an 18 mile training run that weekend anyway.  It is only $20 and an hour away.  I will get to my my 18(.6) mile run in a race setting, with water, gu, food, and more importantly, morale support.  

30 km (18.6 miles) 7:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 30
Scandinavian Club, South Pine Creek Rd., Fairfield 
BACK TO OUR "ORIGINAL" LOCATION
Limited to 150 runners *
Again this year: Half-Blowout 15 km
and "Little Puff" 5 km

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If you're prepping for Boston (or any other spring marathon)
and want to do a long run with some company and comfort, this is it.
We've found some of the flattest, most scenic roads around lower Fairfield
and mapped out a cloverleaf course that's about as easy as 30 km can be.

NOTE: The finish line will remain open until 3:06:24 (10 min. pace).
Those planning to run slower please start early - course maps available.

I am a little nervous about staying at a 10 min pace, or finishing the race in 3:06:24 before they close down the finish line.  What is worst, to have to start early or to have to finish after they broke down the race?  Definitely the latter....  I am sort of thinking that I can finish it in 3:06 because I am usually faster in a race setting, but man that's a lot of pressure for a training run!  I think I will feel it out on race day and if there is a group going out earlier I will tag along.  

Sometimes running can be verrrrrry humbling.