Is the bar being able to do 1.5 mi at 10min average pace?
In related news, it kinda blows my mind that a couple I know have both completed 2 Ironmans where their usual not-training-for-an-Ironman pace is significantly slower than 10 min/mile, so thus after doing the swim and bike, of course their Ironman marathon pace is even slower than that. To me, "complete an Ironman" and "normal marathon pace > 10 min/mile" just baffles me, but woot, go go Danielle & Mike being very accomplished athletes!
Out of curiosity, are you working with a running coach?
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In related news, it kinda blows my mind that a couple I know have both completed 2 Ironmans where their usual not-training-for-an-Ironman pace is significantly slower than 10 min/mile, so thus after doing the swim and bike, of course their Ironman marathon pace is even slower than that. To me, "complete an Ironman" and "normal marathon pace > 10 min/mile" just baffles me, but woot, go go Danielle & Mike being very accomplished athletes!
Out of curiosity, are you working with a running coach?