Pace

I've had a few people ask about my expected pace during the marathon this Sunday so they can make appropriate spectating plans.I'm hoping for about a 10:30 pace, which should get me to the finish line a little after four-and-a-half hours. Assuming it takes a few minutes to get to the starting line, the following table shows when I should hit various mile markers.

Mile Time
1. 8:15 AM
2. 8:26 AM
3. 8:36 AM
4. 8:47 AM
5. 8:57 AM
6. 9:08 AM
7. 9:18 AM
8. 9:29 AM
9. 9:39 AM
10. 9:50 AM
11. 10:00 AM
12. 10:11 AM
13. 10:21 AM
14. 10:32 AM
15. 10:42 AM
16. 10:53 AM
17. 11:03 AM
18. 11:14 AM
19. 11:24 AM
20. 11:35 AM
21. 11:45 AM
22. 11:56 AM
23. 12:06 PM
24. 12:17 PM
25. 12:27 PM
26. 12:38 PM

And here's a link to a handy-dandy Spectator's Guide, including a similar chart for projected marathon paces and good spots to watch the marathon. There will also be a few spots on the course that will be designated "cheer stations" for Team in Training, as described below:

Mile 4.5 - Located in Minneapolis at the northwest corner of Lake Calhoun near the Calhoun Beach Club (corner of Lake St. & Dean Parkway).

Mile 10 - Located at the intersection of Portland Ave and 50th St.

Mile 17 - The TNT cheering section will be just prior to the official mile 17 water stop of the marathon. We will set up at about 34th Street and West River Road . Park along Edmund Blvd. It runs parallel to the River Road. You will need to walk down a small hill to get to the River Road. (It is about 4 blocks south of Lake St.)

Mile 22.75 - also mile 6.75 of the TC10 Miler - Located at the intersection of Summit Ave. and Snelling Ave. (This is our official Honoree Cheer Station).