Do you really need a goal marathon time?
All of last year I dreamt of my goal, and I visualized crossing the finish line, and breaking down in tears on seeing my time goal minus some seconds/minutes on the clock and fist pumping as unicorns and mermaids showered glitter on me and presented my medal and walked me along. (Surely I’m not the only runner who fantasizes!) None of that happened, except for the tears. My history of marathons have been as follows – Chicago Marathon 2011 – 6:16 (No experience, didn’t adjust…