The sun is up, the air is fresh, the stone is old

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Dec 15, 2009

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PRs after age 40:

5k 15:15 Running of the Leopards.

8k 22:21 Alta Death Dash

10k 33:02 Des News

Half Marathon 1:10 Timp Half

Marathon 2:32 Ogden

First solo R2R2R Bass Trails Grand Canyon

First R2R2R Grand Canyon Toroweap Overlook

Short-Term Running Goals:

Not be fat all year

Long-Term Running Goals:

Smell the dirt, feel the mountain, taste the wind.

Personal:

"Our legs are tight, our feet are flying, and we are gliding over the roll of the land. The sun is up, the air is fresh, the stone is old, and we are free and at peace. The clock has stopped because another time has taken over." C. Bowden

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Mon, Jun 06, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
15.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	15.00

15 miles on the bay trail in San Francisco. Pretty sore today, probably the miles last week announcing evidence of my stupidity.

I spent some time this week thinking about my running this year. I get just as much a reward from the trail runs, long runs, runs with other friends and spontanes runs on trips that i know I cannot simply train to race this summer. I'm going to run. That means running what my heart wants regardless of what races may come up. It probably means "running through" a few marathons this next month or so instead of specific training for them.

I got accepted into the National Masters Marathon Championships in Twin in October. that means getting into shape finally in late summer for a real race.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 0.00	Calories: 0.00

Comments

From jtshad on Tue, Jun 07, 2011 at 10:40:47 from 204.134.132.225

Running for fun is a keep to having longevity doing it!

Congrats on the Master's championship, it was a fun experience for me a few years ago.

From Rob Murphy on Wed, Jun 08, 2011 at 11:24:08 from 205.127.70.66

I'm trying to understand your point. Are you saying that training in an intelligent manner where you build in adequate rest and recovery can't be fun and rewarding?

I don't see it as an either-or proposition.

From Steve on Wed, Jun 08, 2011 at 22:17:05 from 12.229.184.2

Here's what I mean. After some consistency in training and racing I think you have an idea of what you can run. Let's say that I feel that I can run a 2:27 marathon, if my training is on, weight is on target, sleep has been good, etc. A real training plan for a race right on the edge of your endurance is a four month plan. You can't train like this year round, year after year. You have to peak and ebb. You have to enjoy it.

For some reason I can take 100 mile training weeks this year, indicating that I am getting some things right. I recover pretty quick each week. I know about where my best pace would be for a 10k, half and full marathon. I also know that I am not close to that in fitness and am about ready to begin a four month training cycle. To begin that I feel it's best, for me, to start hitting some 120 mile weeks and start climbing the first part of the cycle-base mileage.

That means "running through" some marathons in the next few months, not looking for time. It also means that I can do what I love, some serious trail running miles. On the flip side the stinking twinkies gotta go..

BTW, sold the watch for $279 and got my Asics shoes in the mail today. Sweet swag!

From Fritz on Wed, Jun 08, 2011 at 23:13:43 from 67.182.226.25

I like your philosophy. If your goal is 120s I need to at least get over 100.

Where did you sell your watch for $279? Ebay? As luck would have it, they gave me the women's version and I had to give my mom the asics for mother's day.

From Steve on Wed, Jun 08, 2011 at 23:35:00 from 12.229.184.2

Yep, Ebay. I'm always amazed that people will buy something like that for 20 bucks less than they can get it in a store.

From Rob Murphy on Wed, Jun 08, 2011 at 23:43:28 from 24.10.248.6

I get what you're saying Steve. But, as I've said before, I believe you are on the verge of a real breakthrough in your running. When you say "you can't train like that year after year", you may be right, but you can train like that for a while.

If you believe you have it in you to run a 2:27, you owe it to yourself to try and make it happen.

I believe you can find the right balance.

From Steve on Thu, Jun 09, 2011 at 06:58:41 from 12.229.184.2

Rob, your support has meant a great deal to me the past year. Thanks.

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