I've just realised that I like to run!

Tokyo Marathon 2011

Previous WeekRecent EntriesHomeJoin Fast Running Blog Community!PredictorHealthy RecipesAlexandros Wintros's RacesFind BlogsMileage BoardTop Ten Excuses for Missing a RunTop Ten Training MistakesDiscussion ForumRace Reports Send A Private MessageMonth ViewYear View
Graph View
Next Week
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20102011
15% off for Fast Running Blog members at St. George Running Center!

Location:

Burleigh Heads,Australia

Member Since:

Nov 11, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

 

 

  • 05/07/2009 Gold Coast Asics Half Marathon - 1:26:49

  • 31/08/2009 Bridge to Brisbane 10km - 39:54 

  • 27/02/2010 Tokyo Marathon - 3:56:02

  • 26/09/2010 Real Berlin Marathon - 3:42:07 

  • 27/02/2011 Tokyo Marathon - 3:29:25

  • 03/07/2011 Gold Coast Asics Half Marathon - 1:27:22 

  • 05/08/2018 Pedders Brisbane Half Marathon - 1:39:08

 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

 
  • Don't die in the 2019 GC Marathon 

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

  • Never get fat 

Personal:

I have a beautiful girl friend Flavia who is a runner.

Click to donate
to Ukraine's Armed Forces
Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.5026.2028.70
Race: Tokyo Marathon 2011 (26.2 Miles) 03:29:25
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.0026.2026.20

Well, I couldn't have asked for better weather, about 7 degrees and sunshine - so much better than the freezing, windy, dismal rainy day that was last year! Started out ok, weaving through the 10km racers but I got an unbearable stitch and had to stop to the side after only 6 kms, probably since I was busting to go to the toilet at the start line. After relieving myself I managed to find a comfortable tempo. I went out aiming for a B.Q. time but I was quick to realise that I just hadn't done the long hard runs in training necessary to keep up that constant pace. After I came to that realisation I aimed for 3:30 and gave it my all to get there. The hill at 36km and at 40km were killers and I don't think my eyes were open for most of the way up them. I'm still very happy with taking over 12 minutes of my time in Berlin and nearly 27 minutes of my first marathon here one year ago. Now the question is, am I going to kick up the training to get me to that B.Q. time? My girlfriend hopes not, she want's a bit of muscle back! We'll see... 

Splits were:

5km00:24:56 (0:23:02)0:23:0209:34:56
10km00:49:06 (0:47:12)0:24:1009:59:06
15km01:12:55 (1:11:01)0:23:4910:22:55
20km01:36:58 (1:35:04)0:24:0310:46:58
25km02:01:46 (1:59:52)0:24:4811:11:46
30km02:27:04 (2:25:10)0:25:1811:37:04
35km02:52:38 (2:50:44)0:25:3412:02:38
40km03:19:52 (3:17:58)0:27:1412:29:52
Finish03:31:19 (3:29:25)0:11:2712:41:19

 

Comments(4)
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.500.002.50

4 km run on the beach in the rain. First day I could even think about running after the marathon. I'm still pretty sore and tight but I expect it'll get better pretty quickly. 

Add Comment
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.5026.2028.70
Debt Reduction Calculator
Featured Announcements
Lone Faithfuls
(need a comment):