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5k: 17:50 (2010 NSL)
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1/2 Marathon: 1:23:30 (2009 Provo Half)
Marathon: 2:53:46 (2007 St George)

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Saucony Grid A2 Lifetime Miles:						125.40
GoRun2 Lifetime Miles:						53.70
Adrenaline 2014 Blue (1) Lifetime Miles:						442.70
Adrenaline 2014 Red (1) Lifetime Miles:						429.20

Wed, Mar 24, 2010

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
5.00	7.00	12.00

I wasn't in the right state of mind for a long tempo run this morning. Feeling kind of out of it. Was hoping a good hard run would help me snap out of it. The 7 mile tempo run is the one workout in Pfitz's schedule that I struggle with the most. Today would be no different. Warmed up with 3 slow miles (slower than I have run in a very long time). Since it was a longer tempo run, I decided to run it at what my LT pace is, not what I want it to be. Target pace was 6:35-6:40. Splits were: 6:36, 6:38, 6:36, 6:34, 6:39. After 5 miles I was breathing way too hard and my form was starting to break down so I decided to take a short break. I was extremely disappointed with myself for quitting. Started back up and finished the last two in 6:36 and 6:42. I wish I wouldn't have quit. It was more of a mental breakdown than physical. I have to learn how to push through these. Cooled down with 2 easy miles. On the bright side, my achilles didn't bother me until the cool down miles.

Total Time: 1:31:12 (7:36/mile)

Adrenaline 2010 2 Miles: 12.00

Comments

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 11:49:12 from 67.42.27.114

Andy, I struggle with tempo runs. At least you are taking on the challenge. Keep up the good work.

From Rhett on Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 13:15:05 from 74.41.249.102

I know how you're feeling Andy and I think the advice you gave me was perfect. There are ups and downs in the marathon training cycle. Today just wasn't your day. I'm impressed that you were able to get back going again and finish those last two miles at tempo pace. I probably would have just bagged them and done a couple extra cool down miles. Way to stick it out.

From timp on Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 13:26:26 from 144.189.100.25

those are the hardest runs in the schedule, for sure. They almost always psych me out beforehand.

From Kathie on Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 13:26:53 from 63.248.105.188

Nice to see you are human, that being said I think you are a rock star to finish just like Rhett said.

From DonGardinero on Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 15:03:27 from 75.162.97.133

I have some mental barriers I need to break through, too. Nice job finishing it up after you stopped.

From Smooth on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 00:18:14 from 174.23.198.220

Andy, WAY to break thru that mental barrier and finish off the last 2 tempo miles. I don't think I have ever run 7 tempo miles, at least not that consistent! Sounds like the achilles is getting used to the mileage?!

From Calvin on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 19:25:38 from 66.133.117.3

Tempo runs are good mental tests. Nice job jumping back in for 2 more after the first 5.

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