tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post6332059906107098042..comments2023-11-24T09:26:48.721-05:00Comments on The Emerging Runner: Psychological struggles on the Bethpage trailThe Emerging Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09326865074297618379noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-22673301995935674602012-05-03T09:14:55.458-04:002012-05-03T09:14:55.458-04:00Hi Carla - It is good advice, especially on races ...Hi Carla - It is good advice, especially on races that are 10K and longer. I generally try to make my first race mile the slowest, but it's hard to throttle my pace when everyone around me is sprinting off the line. <br /><br />I'm happy to be done with the Bethpage bike path for now. I'm thinking about returning the following weekend to run on Bethpage's dirt trails for a change of pace.The Emerging Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09326865074297618379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-29965498142858414492012-05-02T19:12:57.245-04:002012-05-02T19:12:57.245-04:00i was thinking how glad i am not to be doing long ...i was thinking how glad i am not to be doing long runs on the weekend lately! and bethpage bike path is tough on the way back as it's mostly uphill. <br /><br />a hint (which maybe you've heard already) on pacing for longer distance races: run the first few miles about 10s/mi slower than your goal pace. it often yields the elusive negative split on the 2nd half of the race (and pr's). and if you're not having a great day, it can also mean the difference between being happy w/your performance, and disappointed.<br /><br />good luck this weekend! you sound ready :)carlanoreply@blogger.com