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Lead Stories: Friday, August 29, 2008

Ryan Hall: Ready For London and Some Mean “Pan-takes”
(Elite Athlete Blog - Entry #5)

Posted March 17th, 2008 at 7:28 PM by Ryan Hall

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Elite Athlete Blogs, Ryan Hall

Welcome to the official blog of top U.S. distance runner Ryan Hall as he begins his quest for Olympic gold! Check back every other Friday for Ryan’s latest entry at http://ryanhall.thefinalsprint.com/

With four weeks to go until the Flora London Marathon, I can hardly believe it’s almost here. My anticipation is growing stronger and stronger with every passing day and with every big training effort complete. This past weekend was especially challenging. On Friday I completed my longest tempo run in my buildup for London (15 miles) and then completed a solid 23 mile run two days later. It was a big weekend of running that left me feeling fit and as prepared as ever for the distance. I don’t exactly know what the results will yield, but I do know that it will be a fun and exciting race.
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