The training and the taper is either there to help or it is not.
The weather will be a factor or it won't be. Well it probably will be. So read on.
These are things you cannot control.
What you can control is your first 10 miles, hopefully your first 20 miles. And if it is truly your day you will be in the driver's seat through the last three miles.
So control your start. Personally, I would begin my race with the medium or low goal in mind, and not even THINK about up to a higher goal until mile 15 or 20. The humidity and warmth will be factors. Start conservatively. Let people pass you from downtown Minneapolis, past the lakes, and even along River Road.
If you do that, you will pass over 75% beginning when you cross Franklin Avenue.
If you run a smart race, you will run the first 23 miles of a marathon with mental discipline. Mental toughness is for last three miles.
And if you are worried about the weather, you can't control it. Just make sure your race plan has factored the conditions in. There is no use wishing for better conditions. Just remember: the worse the weather, the smarter you need to run.
If that doesn't help you and you still worry about running in rain, warmth, and humidity, just tell the weather gods this...
**Credit due to Chris Taylor for "bring it" the Official Finn Mantra of the Fall 2007 Marathon Training Season
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