tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367820264542031186.post1570816640202721318..comments2023-10-31T06:14:50.477-05:00Comments on Running, Rants and Randomness: Spring 2015 Training and Racing PlansScott Wietechahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13130470874497721881noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367820264542031186.post-34770688463160176292015-01-06T19:17:36.208-06:002015-01-06T19:17:36.208-06:00Anytime you run a race in late June, it can be hot...Anytime you run a race in late June, it can be hot. The course itself is fast and I believe a slight elevation drop. I absolutely hate uphills and the only one I noticed was a short one towards the end of the race, which really wasn't that bad.<br /><br />This year, the weather was in the mid 40s at the start and worked up to the 50s. In 2013, I believe it was upper 40s and overcast and in 2012, it was about 50 degrees and humid at the start. In 2011, they had a massive tailwind, which on a point-to-point course, can't get any better.<br /><br />I also like the date because for us Tennesseans, it hasn't started to get really hot yet and you get plenty of daylight, so it's easier to get in the training. I had a buddy knock out a huge PR and BQ there this past year.Scott Wietechahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130470874497721881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367820264542031186.post-35939098344471652752015-01-06T16:36:58.798-06:002015-01-06T16:36:58.798-06:00I was considering Grandmas as my next marathon. I...I was considering Grandmas as my next marathon. Is it a fast course? I want to try for a BQ but with my ability a few mins can be the difference between success and a near miss.Madmandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01367209504132062076noreply@blogger.com