This morning I went to the marathon exhibition, not to pick up my number, which I already have, but to browse, to admire exhibition stands selling jacuzzis and beetroot-based energy gels. I took two pace bands, one for a 4;30 finish, one for 4:45. It was a great pleasure to run into former BSMS runner, Claire Rank, now proud proprietor of Crank personal training. I watched a display showing the course and came away.
It was a day for decisions:
- I will wear the older, but more comfortable shoes
- I will take the 4:45 pace band. This is the more realistic target
I have prepared and packed all the kit I'm taking. I rely on a checklist prepared by Running Commentary. So, the die is cast. Alea iacta est.
