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Location:

Spanish Fork,UT,USA

Member Since:

May 24, 2011

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

In May 2010 I was large and started running. Now I'm much smaller :), -63 lbs.

PR's:

1/2 Marathon - 1:13:25

Marathon - 2:32:40

Short-Term Running Goals:

Merge road and trail running and adventure run bonkers.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 2:30 marathon. Run my best at distances from half marathon to 100 miles.

Personal:

Happily married with 4 great kids. Running is but one of the amazing vehicles for connecting with others and celebrating life. Gratitude!

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.500.001.003.0010.50

2 mile very easy warmup. 4 x 800. 2:37, 2:35, 2:36, 2:37 with 600 recoveries @ 8:00 pace. 1 mile float then 4 x 400. 75, 74, 75, 75 with 400 recoveries @ 8:00 pace. 1/2 mile float then 1 mile in 5:55. Easy cooldown. Wasn't as springy as I wanted to be, probably from the double yesterday but it was still a good workout. 6:38

Sometimes it's hard not to be a little frustrated. On one hand I am so thankful to finally be healthy and training and I'm having fun, but on the other it's these workouts that show me how much I lost over the injury time period this winter and spring. I need to keep reminding myself to just keep at it and the rest will take care of itself..

New Balance MR00 Miles: 10.50
Comments
From allie on Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 19:33:38 from 97.126.223.62

you should listen to your own great advice that you just gave carina :)

nice workout, brandon.

i just heard all about the team RC has formed for ragnar. you are one awesome/fast group. have fun this weekend.

From bdase on Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 19:57:38 from 160.7.242.251

Thanks Allie :). Are you running Ragnar this year? If so hope to bump into you again.

From Jake K on Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 20:22:14 from 67.177.11.154

Don't force it. You can run "unimpressive" workouts for weeks... But if you aren't pressing / forcing it, and stay consistent, it will click eventually. Just stay at it and train to where you are right now, not where you think you should be. It takes patience but you'll stay healthy and it will pay off.

From Rachelle on Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 09:29:15 from 159.212.71.77

Brandon your consistency and dedication will pay off. Just keep at it and don't worry too much about paces. It truly is the effort that counts on the track and honestly just putting in the work. Also I for one am incredibly impressed with how you have returned from injury. Keep in mind that SGM is still a long ways away and you have plenty of time to get to where you want to be.

From Dave Taylor on Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 13:19:54 from 63.255.191.163

Dude you are already getting awesome. Keep it up and you can drag my butt to a 2:32 at SG :)

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