Components of a racing strategy

I believe that a marathon racing strategy has the following components

• Training strategy
• Pace strategy
• Fueling strategy
• Hydration strategy
• Mental strategy

As I prepare for my fourth marathon, in Berlin, Germany on September 28, 2008, I will be thinking about these items, as I work towards trimming 14 minutes off my personal best, and hitting a 3:30:00.

Because its all about going to Boston now. Not that I even care about Boston. Fact of the matter is that its the only marathon that you need a qualifying time to enter. And that makes it interesting.