Seem to be as anxious and nervous as during the years when I had agressive time targets over 10 years ago. And this despite having run it 17 times and knowing the course quite well, the changes to the route this year notwithstanding. Both the mental and physical state has been swinging like a pendulum. With the main goal to finish and having run 4 30K+ runs I should be more confident and less worried than I am. The last couple of runs have been below par. The niggles in the lower boady are . Slight burning along the left ITB/glutes (sciatic nerve pull?), discomfort in both quads, left sole sensation and pain around the right knee. The hip and quads area also feel tight.
Hope to leave the hotel in Dadar around 345 and get to the start point between 430 and 445. With a wave C start at 5:10 hope to do the 1st half between 2:20 and 2:25. The elevation in the coastal road is a new factor. My quads just dont seem to be able to handle the elevation. If I can get to 31K in under 3:30 then a sub 5 is a possibility. Best case would be around 4:45, Plan B is below my slowest ever of 4:57 in 2023. If neither happens then I will take anything aroudn 5:15.
