Note: My friends Jay and Danielle are here, and there is a BBQ at Lloyd's house tonight, so I endeavour to write more about the day later tonight.
Abstract (ok, short post).
Started second to last in the time trial with Bob starting one minute behind me. One minute in front of me was Ken (of Canadian Mountain Running fame, and first finisher at the Stage 3 30k). I held Ken's stagger for the first while, and Ray, Bob's coach, was giving me feedback about Bob throughout. After 2k, Bob had made up 6 seconds on me. I went 3:25, 3:26, so he went faster. I stayed on my cadence and rhythm and trusted in my run. Over the next kilometer I gained back one second and then the next time I saw Ray I had gained one second on Bob (meaning I was getting time back). The next time I saw Ray, about 7k, he said I had a nine second lead on Bob. I kept working hard, knowing that would be the last split i got before the finish. Ken had held the stagger, running well so I knew I had done alright. I finished and waited for Bob.
1k - 3:25
2k - 3:26
3k- 3:38
4k - 3:32
5k - 3:33 (5k - 17:36)
6k - 3:32
7k - 3:31
8k - 3:35
9k - 3:37
10k - 3:30
Time - 35:24
I waited for one minute and six seconds. Bob ran 35:30. Ken had run 35:22. I had gained back six seconds on Bob, but more importantly, found my legs again. So, tomorrow will begin with Bob in the gold jersery and a 3:11 second lead (I think the official time yesterday way 3:17). That is about an 800m difference in the marathon. With everything going well, we are looking at a sub-3 marathon to win it tomorrow, for either of us. I will let you know.
Thanks to everyone for their incredible support and words of wisdom. They mean a lot to me.
Run well.
9 comments:
Great work Brad...you are doing Victoria proud!!!
Suzy :)
Whew!! Every evening, after I left a good job in the city, and come home to read your accounts, I feel so into it that my heart rate actually goes up. Ripping run today and good to hear the legs are back. I'm sure that tomorrow, while I'm having a Pleasant Valley Sunday, you'll meet the challenge head on, no matter how river deep, mountain high. I know I'll be with you in spirit, as I am sure all your truly fabulous friends will be as well.
Tenga una gran carrera!
B's D
I've got a feeling - no, it's more than a feeling - that it will all come together for you tomorrow Brad. Good luck. S's Mom
Hutty Hutty Brad. Great to read your adventures. I especially like the Abstracts. Rip it up tomorrow!
yeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh
rip that marathon apart
tre
The theme for today is--Bye Bye Bobby, Bobby good-bye....
B's D
Go B-Rad Go. Try to just giver the entire final stretch. You know you have the heart, but do you have the intensity?? Prove to us all you've got it. You know it's buried deep within.
Good Luck Bradley,
Dustin
shall i spoil the ending for everyone?
no, no...
brad - you had such an incredible week and have a great group of people that are all (quite obviously!) very proud and supportive of you. congratulations on finishing the race from hell!
s
what an amazing feat, brad! good for you!! now how about some pics of kate, stef and the incredible twins???
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