Fast Ironman Running

> When you ran in the 2:44-49 range you mentioned you
> ran very easy for the first 5k before finding your
> pace. Did you consciously decide to run a certain way
> from there on out (like try for neg/close-to-neg
> splits); or just run on feel and go for it? I realize

***You better have a good reason to cross 150 bpm and a VERY good reason to
cross 155bpm // last 10K are as hard as you can go. A high volume guy like
you won't blow at the end -- you need to trust that.

***Everyone runs the first two miles too fast -- the key is the third 10K --
that's BY FAR the easiest place to pass people. It's a nightmare trying to
get past a guy in the last 10K and near impossible with 5K to go.

> its different when you are actually running for first,
> but still interested in what you have to say.

***Same across all positions in the field. Use your watts on the bike and know that you
can catch anyone within 15 minutes of you!