The Grand Rapids Marathon is about 3 weeks away! I am looking forward to running my fourth marathon. I ran this marathon last year and I really like the course and the cool weather.
My training has gone well despite the warm Michigan summer. I have followed my marathon training plan and completed all of the long runs. Last weekend my husband and I ran 20 miles on the White Pine Trail. We averaged 9:30 per mile, which is the pace of my fastest marathon. Going into this marathon I am very confident. I am not sure how fast I will be able to run, but to me having a solid training foundation is important to me mentally.
Are there any other champions running the GR Marathon?
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If all goes well in Detroit in two weeks, Grand Rapids will be my goal marathon in 2013. I ran the half marathon there in 2011 and loved it! By the sounds of your training, I’d say you are trending towards a huge PR. Good luck Valerie!
I know of myself and at least one other champion that will be running our first 1/2 marathons in GR this year. Like Rick, I’m hoping to run the full in 2013. Good luck to all.
Sounds like you are well prepared. Good luck, Valerie!