2010 San Antonio Rock and Roll Marathon Nov 14 2:36:57
2010 Fiesta Marathon McAllen, Texas Dec 12 2:39:29
2011 Boston Marathon April 18 2:28:01
2011 Fiesta Marathon McAllen, Texas Dec 11 2:40:18
2012 Houston Marathon Houston, Texas January 15 2:39:18
Short-Term Running Goals:
Sub 1:10 for Half Marathon andSub 2:30 for marathon
3M Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:09:18
Up Next
IBM 3M Half Marathon 1/24/10
Long-Term Running Goals:
I want to accomplish my short term goals first... Once I do that, I will have an idea of what to expect long term... 44 yrs old now and since I've been injured free for 1 month I am jumping back on marathon training. Any recommendations for a good marathon in December 2021? What is your recommendation?
Sunday: 18 miles first 9 (6:51,6:36,6:40,6:35,6:44,6:40,6:49,6:38,6:41) last 9 (6:06,6:08 uphill,5:58,5:54,5:58 uphill,6:03 uphill,5:59,5:56,5:49) Kia kaha 2011!!!
Mon, Jan 03, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
10.0mi in 1 hour and 13 minutes at 7:19 min/mi on January 3, 2011 at 08:03pm
Tue, Jan 04, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
miles at 7:20 pace then 5 miles (5:39,5:39,5:43,5:45,5:41 only 21.2 left to master) then 2 miles at 7:27 - overall feeling GREAT! total miles 10
Wed, Jan 05, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
10 miles @ 1:13
Thu, Jan 06, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
Why is it that when I feel like crap I usually end up with a good running day? I dread doing 1000's repeats!! 3 mile warm up 8x1000 with 200 meter jog (3:12,3:13,3:13,3:14,3:13,3:14 ,3:11,3:08) 3 mile cool down total miles 12. Looks like the 3/4 weeks of threshold running is paying off, my times are slowly coming down without even trying! Gotta Keep Pressing!
Fri, Jan 07, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
11.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
11.00
11 miles @ 1:20
Sat, Jan 08, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.00
Sun, Jan 09, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
18.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
18.00
I definitely feel there's room for improvement. - Roger Federer || Todays Run 18 miles First 9 (7:03,6:47,6:54,6:48,6:57,6:49 ,6:55,7:08,6:58) Last 9 (5:56,5:57 uphill,5:56,5:56,5:59 uphill,5:58,5:57,5:59,5:59) Total Miles 18 - 1:56:03 ||
Mon, Jan 10, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.00
Tue, Jan 11, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
13.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
13.00
‎13 miles in 1:24 First 6 (7:11,6:48,7:03,6:56,6:59,7:07 ) Next 6 (6:07,5:58, 5:49,5:54,5:58, 5:48) 7:40 Cool down mile.. Gorgeous evening! Gotta Keep Pressing!!
Wed, Jan 12, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
There is no such thing as bad weather, just soft people. – Bill Bowerman (10 miles out in the streets of Laredo - The streets were empty! Where was everybody at?)
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
‎"Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not. When you race him, he will win." -Tom Fleming's (10 miles in the books @ 6:40 doing LT workout tomm waiting on some warmer weather, don't want to get injured)
Fri, Jan 14, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
just had a great workout withCesar Perez2.5 mile warmup 5x1 with 200 jog rest (5:19,5:08,5:06,5:03,5:00) 2.5 cooldown total mileage 10 I love this weather!! Drizzling 47°F | °C Current: Cloudy Wind: NE at 9 mph Humidity: 100%
Sat, Jan 15, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Sun, Jan 16, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
18.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
18.00
18 miles @ 6:21 1:53
Mon, Jan 17, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Tue, Jan 18, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Wed, Jan 19, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
‎3 mile warm up 3x2 mile (5:28,5:26, 1 mile easy 5:21,5:25 1 mile easy 5:29,5:24) 1 mile cool down..... YES there is always TOMORROW !! ;) - total 12
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Sat, Jan 22, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.00
Sun, Jan 23, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Mon, Jan 24, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Tue, Jan 25, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Wed, Jan 26, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Thu, Jan 27, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Fri, Jan 28, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
6.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
6.00
Sat, Jan 29, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
No running traveled to Austin I felt like crap all week!
Sun, Jan 30, 2011
Race:
3M Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:11:54, Place overall: 17
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
8.00
0.00
13.10
0.00
21.10
3m half marathon 1:11:54 craptastic! 17th place - 8pm 8 miles @7:40
splits
5:20
5:22
5:27
5:18
5:12
5:22
5:38
5:38
5:36
5:49
5:34
5:28
5:26
Mon, Jan 31, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
12 miles @ 7:18
Tue, Feb 01, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
10 miles @ 7:15 temp 32
Wed, Feb 02, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
10 @ 6:44 temperature 29
Thu, Feb 03, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
2 mile warmup 3x1 mile 5:40, 5:35, 5:40 5 mile cooldown total 10 temperature 26 with sleet
Fri, Feb 04, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Sat, Feb 05, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Sun, Feb 06, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
18.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
18.00
Mon, Feb 07, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
Tue, Feb 08, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
15.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
15.00
Wed, Feb 09, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
Thu, Feb 10, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
11.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
11.00
Fri, Feb 11, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Sat, Feb 12, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.00
Sun, Feb 13, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
20.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
20.00
20-2:20
Mon, Feb 14, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
14.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
14.00
4 @ 5:30 a.m.
10@8:00 pm
Comments
From Jon on Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 01:51:09 from 74.177.118.24
Man, you're putting in some nice mileage these days.
Tue, Feb 15, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
16.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
16.00
16@7:15
Wed, Feb 16, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
12@6:58 last one in 5:36
Thu, Feb 17, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Off- Family day @ the carnival
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
10@7:20
Sun, Feb 20, 2011
Race:
Austin Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:13:14, Place overall: 4, Place in age division: 1
From I Just Run on Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 18:34:16 from 67.79.11.242
Dang....Fellow Texan...You Can Run...!
Amazing Milage...!
Sun, Feb 27, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
23.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
23.00
Just you and the ground. Nothing fancy. No excuses. 23 miles done in 2 hr 43 mins avg pace 7:05 (First 6@7:45 Next 17 in 6:25-6:55) Have a great Sunday!
Mon, Feb 28, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
12@7:15
Tue, Mar 01, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
13.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
13.00
Nobody ever drowned in his own sweat. ~Ann Landers (6 miles easy then 7@5:55 for a total of 13 miles)
Wed, Mar 02, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
16.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
16.00
Nothing bugs me more than the excuse "I don't have time." 16 miles@6:55 I DID HAVE TIME!
Comments
From tesspip on Thu, Mar 03, 2011 at 15:23:55 from 74.213.205.104
ditto! :)
From Benny's on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 00:22:15 from 24.170.84.44
From I Just Run on Sun, Mar 06, 2011 at 22:48:16 from 97.79.152.246
Hey Benny,
I believe I met one of your guys here in San Marcos at the Moe's Better Half Marathon. Sorry I can't remember his name but he is originally from San Antonio. He ran really well...I think 3rd or 4th overall...?
From Benny's on Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 00:01:49 from 24.170.84.44
You met my athlete Cesar Perez :) or my former athlete Antonio Gonzalez...
Sun, Mar 06, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
18.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
18.00
18 in 2 hrs
Mon, Mar 07, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
12@6:55
Tue, Mar 08, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
6.00
0.00
8.00
0.00
14.00
14 Tale of the tape: 3 mile warm up 4x2miles (5:27,5:32)-10:59, (5:34,5:31)-11:05, (5:23,5:28)-10:51 (5:32,5:26)-10:58 with 3 min jog between sets 3 mile cool down TOTAL Mileage 14..... Knock Knock Knocking on sub 2:30 door..
Wed, Mar 09, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
11.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
11.00
11 easy
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
4.00
10.00
0.00
0.00
14.00
‎1 mile easy knocked down 10 miles (5:43,5:44,5:40,5:42,5:40,5:38 ,5:42,5:42,5:43,5:35 total time 56:49) 3 miles easy total mileage: 14 miles. Everything is falling into place, only 38 days till the Boston Marathon! Feeling Saucy!
Fri, Mar 11, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
15.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
15.00
15 no watch
Sat, Mar 12, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.00
8 in the a.m.
Sun, Mar 13, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
20.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
20.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 10:12:44 from 67.79.11.242
You know almost all of your miles are logged as easy...:) Even your profile picture looks like you're running easy... Someday I'm hoping to log some "easy" miles and actually mean it...LOL
From Benny's on Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 13:44:07 from 24.170.84.44
Well yesterday I had stomach problems, I went for 8@7:40 then 9,10,11 at 11 min pace then the next 6 at 7 min pace, then the last 3 @ 6:20 pace.. Total time 2:42, yea I log in some easy miles... I do two workouts a week, a 10 tempo and 8 to 10 1000 @ cv pace... I just put them as easy running lol I hate typing lol
From I Just Run on Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 14:32:34 from 67.79.11.242
It's funny you mention your tempo miles, I've never really done them (actully just figuring out what the are...I've only been running less than a year). I have my "real" first one on my schedule to do a Tempo run tomorrow (1 slow, 5 tempo @ 85% HR, 1 slow, 5 tempo again @ 85% HR). I'm not sure if I can keep up 85% HR for five miles...It may be more like 80%. I'm sure you don't run by HR but I've been doing that to better access where I am, I haven't really gotten the knack of running by "feel" yet.
Keep up the good work...it's amazing to look at your race accomplishments, I believe you will reach your 2:30 goal soon!!!
From Benny's on Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 15:12:35 from 24.170.84.44
Well my tempo's are run at 5:30-5:40 for 10 miles, with a 2 mile warmup 2 mile cooldown, now my cv 1000, I run them anywhere between 3:11 and 3:17 around 5:05-5:10 pace per mile, as far as heart rate it's too hot here in laredo for that so I just throw that out the door. I've been running since I was 14, I'm 34 20 yrs of running. I see that you have just started and you have dropped a lot. Listen to your body and keep your mileage steady. You are doing great! :)
I've only raced 6 out of my 10 marathons... four of them I did them as training runs.
I'm hoping to crack 2:30, don't know if it will happen in Boston, but if it doesn't I will find me another race. Thanks for browsing my blog.
From I Just Run on Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 15:27:15 from 67.79.11.242
So you're going to Boston this year? I'm trying to qualify at my first Marathon on May 1st in Oklahoma...If I do I'll be going next year...and hopfully running a much lower time.
Sorry to keep pestering you but can you tell me what cv 1000 means?
From Benny's on Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 16:08:31 from 24.170.84.44
CV-Critical velocity is a pace that you can sustain for some 45 minutes
So I do 10x1000 meters at around 5:10-5:15 which is about close to my 10k pace
From Benny's on Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 16:09:04 from 24.170.84.44
btw you are not pestering me around,
From I Just Run on Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 16:29:06 from 67.79.11.242
Thanks...I'll stop asking questions for today... :)
From Benny's on Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 16:37:59 from 24.170.84.44
no problem what I like is that you want to learn the why's! :) That's always the best thing from someone who wants to improve. Best of Luck...One of the best people to follow and learn from is Paul
Mon, Mar 14, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
16.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
16.00
6@7:40am
10@7:15 pm
Tue, Mar 15, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
8.00
10.00
0.00
0.00
18.00
5 easy miles in the a.m.
13 pm 1 mile warmup with 10 miles 5:58,5:56,5:55,5:55,5:57,5:52,
5:54,5:58,5:58,5:36-59:07 winds@15mph pretty bad on some areas...(Ganas. That’s all we need is ganas -Escalante) 2 mile cooldown
Comments
From I Just Run on Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 15:03:33 from 67.79.11.242
Wait a minute....were they really easy...LOL
From Benny's on Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 15:21:19 from 24.170.84.44
lmao 7:40 bro....i don't get my body rolling in the morning just time on my feet :P
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
15.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
15.00
5 in the morning @6:58pace
10@7:15
Comments
From I Just Run on Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 15:56:05 from 166.205.14.134
Hey Benny
Hope your day is going well! I was just curious how many days a week you run?
From Benny's on Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 17:41:01 from 24.170.84.44
Sunday thru Sat I'll take a day off once in a while, but I train almost every day.
I'm on spring break so my days going pretty good :P
Thu, Mar 17, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
5.00
0.00
15.00
7 mile warm up 8x1000 (flat 3:13, rolling hills 3:13, uphill 3:16, uphill 3:17, uphill 3:16, uphill 3:19, flat 3:15, flat 3:10) 3 cool down Total 15 miles
Comments
From I Just Run on Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 19:00:03 from 166.205.9.53
Looks like a good run! Your mileage is getting up there for the week.
When did you say you were running your next race?
Fri, Mar 18, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
6.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
6.00
6@6:55
Sat, Mar 19, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
17.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
17.00
10@6:25
7@6:49
Sun, Mar 20, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
13.00
8.00
0.00
0.00
21.00
12 @6:45
8@5:55
1@7:00
Winds at 20 mph, I would say a good run :P
Comments
From I Just Run on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 10:55:03 from 67.79.11.242
Looks like a great run to me...! It's been windy here. I'm not used to running in the wind...it's kinda wearing me out!
From Jon on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 22:28:37 from 74.167.72.2
Looks like you're running strong- nice work.
From Benny's on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 00:27:49 from 24.170.84.44
IJR: It sure wears ya down...it did to me...I almost gave up on the marathon tempo lol
Jon: going to run Boston in 4 weeks been doing some pretty good miles, I want to run a 2:28:30... I hope I can run that! How are you doing man?
Mon, Mar 21, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
15.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
15.00
5@8min pace at 5:40 a.m.
10@7:15 pace at 7:20 p,m
Comments
From I Just Run on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 11:15:21 from 67.79.11.242
Wow Benny...I didn't know you wererunning Boston... That's exciting, I've got to figure out how I can watch it on TV or something. I'll be cheering for you!
From Benny's on Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 00:31:20 from 24.170.84.44
Yea I got bib 141
If you want to follow me: TEXT - Simply text the word RUNNER to 345678 using your US mobile phone. You will then receive an sms text response with instructions on how to submit a runner’s bib number. (Message and data rates may apply. You will be opted in to receive four messages during the race. Send STOP to quit. Available on participating carriers AT&T, Alltel, Boost, Nextel, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon.) I'm not an elite runner so I wont come out but you can follow my progress man :)
From I Just Run on Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 10:52:14 from 67.79.11.242
Cool... I did it and I'm set up. Thanks for including me. You may not consider yourself an Elite now but it sure looks like you can get there!
Tue, Mar 22, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
8.00
0.00
0.00
20.00
workout 1) 6@6:55 min pace at 5:40 a.m. workout 2) 2 miles 7:17, 7:24 easy 2 miles 5:43, 5:40, 1 off 6:51, 2 on 5:44, 5:39, 1 off 6:54, 2 on 5:45,5:45, 1 off 7:01, 2 on 5:41, 5:39 1 off 7:12 - Total miles 14 Total time 1:28:20 6:20 pace
total miles 20
Comments
From I Just Run on Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 10:13:39 from 67.79.11.242
Nice running...Bet you're getting excited about Boston...!
From Benny's on Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 00:03:29 from 24.170.84.44
not bad yourself man...I'm excited but don't want to be too excited...gotta let it come to me! :)
From I Just Run on Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 10:22:03 from 67.79.11.242
Yes....Excitment from confidence and faith, not from fear and uncertainty....!
Wed, Mar 23, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
11.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
11.00
11@6:55
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
13.00
3.00
0.00
0.00
16.00
5@6:45 @ 6:00 am
8@6:50 and 3@6:00 min @8:00 pm
total mileage 16
Fri, Mar 25, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
12@7:15
Sat, Mar 26, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.00
7:20pace
Sun, Mar 27, 2011
Race:
Capitol 10k (6.2 Miles) 00:31:50, Place overall: 8, Place in age division: 1
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
21.00
0.00
0.00
6.20
27.20
Drove up to Austin on Saturday got there at 4pm. Checked in to hotel and picked up my package. Went for a run at Lady Bird Lake and when I got back ordered some Chicken Alfredo from Olive Garden. I got back to the hotel at 8pm and ate. Finished Dinner at around 8:30 and then dipped myself into an ice bath. Slept at 12:00a.m. and woke up at 7:00 two hours before race time. Did 3 mile warmup I got 8th place out of 23,000 runners with a time of 31:50 for the 10k Splits (5:09,5:06,5:16,4:57,4:59,5:10dunno the .2) hard work is paying off! Then did a 10 mile run at 6:40 pace! 21 DAYS to the Boston Marathon. This time indicates that I am ready to run a good Marathon! I can't wait! Top 10 Individuals for the Men
Scott MacPherson 00:29:58 (Austin TX 10K TIMED Overall)
Joe Thorne 00:30:54 (Austin TX 10K TIMED M 25-29)
Alejandro Ruiz 00:31:00 (Elgin TX 10K TIMED M 20-24)
Chris Gowell 00:31:10 (Austin TX 10K TIMED M 25-29)
Scott Rantall 00:31:21 (Austin TX 10K TIMED M 25-29)
Matthew Kutugata 00:31:29 (Austin TX 10K TIMED M 20-24)
Erik Stanley 00:31:39 (Austin TX 10K TIMED M 25-29)
Benny Rodriguez 00:31:50 (Laredo TX 10K TIMED M 30-34)
Jose Munoz 00:31:56 (San Antonio TX 10K TIMED M 25-29)
Daniel Lanzillotti 00:32:04 (Austin TX 10K TIMED M 25-29)
Chris Kimbrough 00:35:22 (Austin TX 10K TIMED Masters)
Sarah Madebach 00:35:36 (Austin TX 10K TIMED F 25-29)
Liz Shelton 00:35:50 (Buda TX 10K TIMED F 30-34)
Kara June 00:36:09 (Austin TX 10K TIMED F 25-29)
Clarence Slim Hosey 00:36:10 (Austin TX 10K TIMED F 35-39)
Gaby Anciola 00:36:26 (Coupland TX 10K TIMED F 16-19)
Dacia Perkins 00:36:33 (Austin TX 10K TIMED F 20-24)
Tia Martinez 00:36:51 (Cedar Park TX 10K TIMED F 20-24)
Tenille Hoogland 00:37:50 (Austin TX 10K TIMED F 30-34)
8 Miles@7:30pace @8:00 temp 90
Comments
From Burt on Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 02:27:32 from 72.223.90.79
You never cease to amaze Benny. Great job!
From Paul on Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 08:06:49 from 24.10.141.104
Great job, very nice splits during the second half! Hopefully we can meet up at some point in Boston.
From I Just Run on Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 10:21:18 from 67.79.11.242
Way to go Benny...! I haven't know you long but it sure seems to me that you can run with the Elites...! I bet it's fun to run that fast... I can't wait to see how you do in Boston.
From SlowJoe on Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 10:50:21 from 131.59.200.80
That's a tough course, nice going! It would be pretty cool to finish that quest for 2:30 in Boston.
From Steve on Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 16:24:45 from 107.24.2.185
Very nice race!
From Benny's on Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 18:20:13 from 24.170.84.44
Burt: thanks man
Paul: this is a very tough course if the first three miles were flat I would have easily gone under 31...I leave for Boston on friday I'll be getting there at 3:00pm. It be nice to meet a guy I've learned a lot from!
Ijustrun: i try my best to hang with them...sometimes I can and sometimes I can't...It's not fun racing 20 of them lol it's intimidating at times. Sometimes I ask myself do I even belong here? That happened in this race!
Slow: yes it is a tough course. I know if I can go sub 2:30 that will be equivalent to my Olympics! :P and so I can rename this blog hehe
Steve: thanks!
From I Just Run on Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 18:43:13 from 67.79.11.242
Okay Everybody,
We need to start thinking up new names for Benny's Blog....He's going to need a new one soon...!
Something like... "Benny Bagged the Boston"
From Jon on Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 20:35:49 from 74.177.99.149
Nice job, Benny. Good luck in 3 weeks.
From Benny's on Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 23:08:25 from 24.170.84.44
IjustRun I hope so if not it's always good to look forward to the next one :)
Jon: thanks man!
From flatlander on Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 09:58:09 from 76.31.26.153
Benny, haven't followed your blog for awhile, this is an amazing result, congratulations. You are going to kill Boston.
From I Just Run on Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 09:58:52 from 67.79.11.242
Hey Benny,
I just noticed the pile-up at the start in the photograph. You weren't part of that were you?
IJR
From Benny's on Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 11:36:42 from 166.205.13.244
IJR: no actually the guy that fell down was the guy that won, the announcer did a countdown 10 9 8 7 6 5 paused and everyone counted down 4 3 2 1 but no horn blew so everyone went off on the countdown except for scott, he thought they were gonna call everyone back and as he stopped... people pushed and shoved him eventually knocking him down to the floor... he he got up and started running and never looked back.. he ran a 29:58 hehe
flatlander i hope so, thanks
From I Just Run on Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 17:37:21 from 67.79.11.242
Hey Benny, I was wondering what your bib number was. I wanted to find you in some pictures...
Nothing weird or anything...just curious :)
IJR
From Benny's on Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 17:40:31 from 24.170.84.44
IJR: 18
Mon, Mar 28, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
12@7:15pace
Comments
From I Just Run on Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 11:05:23 from 67.79.11.242
You make it seem so easy... with the simple entries.... LOL
Keep Running....!!!
From Benny's on Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 23:17:47 from 24.170.84.44
i sometimes get bored of running alone.... but yea I try not to type much hehe
Tue, Mar 29, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
9.00
6.00
0.00
0.00
15.00
Tuesday: Tale of the tape: 7 mile warm up 2x3@marathon pace 5:38,5:34,5:39, 1 mile off 7:25, 5:39,5:41,5:38, 1 mile cool down total miles: 15 (So many of our DREAMS at first seem Impossible, then they seem Improbable, and then when we Summon the Will, they soon become Inevitable.- Christopher Reeve) Running on tired legs had to get the workout out of the way ! Temperature: 81
Comments
From I Just Run on Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 10:07:05 from 67.79.11.242
Ha....Ha... I though if I made my entries early enough in the morning I could stay ahead of you on the milage board. :) Just kidding...It's silly for me to compare anything about my running to yours.
That saying from Christopher Reeve is so true...Go capture your DREAM Benny...!
From Benny's on Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 11:23:22 from 166.205.13.244
IJR: gotta take my shot at boston! You will soon get into great shape.. patience patience! my legs were tired yesterday but today they feel great, maybe i needed to shake out the race ... i feel sharp
Wed, Mar 30, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
11.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
11.00
11@7:45
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
13.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
14.00
13 miles @6:55 and 1 @5:53 - Total Miles 14 (Inspired 2 Run - Mizuno 17 days)
Comments
From I Just Run on Fri, Apr 01, 2011 at 23:32:41 from 166.205.15.53
Hi Benny,
So you're basically a 3 week taper?
From Benny's on Sat, Apr 02, 2011 at 00:50:13 from 24.170.84.44
no no I haven't tapered.. I'm doing a 10 day taper :P
From I Just Run on Sat, Apr 02, 2011 at 11:11:10 from 71.41.149.142
Ah...that sounds better. That's what I was wanting to do before OKC. I'm kinda messed up now.
Fri, Apr 01, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
10@6:50
Sat, Apr 02, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.00
8@7:20
Sun, Apr 03, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
17.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
17.00
17@6:40
Comments
From I Just Run on Mon, Apr 04, 2011 at 10:02:52 from 67.79.11.242
Two weeks...Run Benny, Run...!
Mon, Apr 04, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
11.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
11.00
11@7:15
Tue, Apr 05, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
13.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
13.00
Great final session going into Boston 3 miles@7:20, 3miles@5:39,5:40,5:38, and 7 miles@7:15 - Total Miles 13 (The journey is the reward. -Chinese Proverb)
Comments
From I Just Run on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 09:59:59 from 67.79.11.242
Benny,
This is a little different context but is appoprate for you at this time.
2 Chronicles 15:7
"But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.â€
From flatlander on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 10:09:41 from 76.31.26.153
Good run, looks like you are ready. Good luck.
From jtshad on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 11:23:53 from 204.134.132.225
Looking good for Boston, bust out a good one.
From Holt on Sat, Apr 09, 2011 at 19:12:57 from 71.213.93.171
Good luck out there - your training has been great, so go get what you deserve!
Wed, Apr 06, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
10@7:30 pace temp
Comments
From I Just Run on Fri, Apr 08, 2011 at 15:28:24 from 166.137.13.106
Run Benny Run,
In the race, when you feel drained, remember you always have more energy than you feel!
From I Just Run on Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 13:15:08 from 67.79.11.242
Whoooooo......Hooooo.... What a good Race....!!! 2:28:01
Sorry I couldn't wait for the race report...
Congradulations Benny, I followed you through the entire race...
-2 minute on your goal...what an accomplishment...!
Run Benny Run....!
From Sammie Howard on Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 04:10:00 from 86.173.123.14
Congratulations Benny awesome time and pb all that training has paid off amazing :)
From jtshad on Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 11:36:02 from 204.134.132.225
Congrats on a stellar Boston time of 2:28...that is awesome!
From Benny's on Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 20:41:35 from 24.170.84.44
lol sorry guys! I don't type alot but race report is up! thanks jtshad sammie howard and ijr!! :)
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.00
8@7:25
Fri, Apr 08, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
7.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
7.00
Sat, Apr 09, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Sun, Apr 10, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
13.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
13.00
13 miles @7:29 pace temperature 98 ouch! It felt like I was running inside an oven! :( lol
Mon, Apr 11, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
7.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
7.00
7 miles thank you cold front! It's alot cooler! :P
Comments
From Paul on Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 08:54:36 from 24.10.141.104
Benny - awesome!! I've been following your races for over a year, and know how much you wanted that sub-2:30. After so many close-calls....congrats! You deserve it. Enjoy it.
From I Just Run on Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 10:49:18 from 67.79.11.242
I Just Run Because...I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
CONGRADULATIONS AGAIN...Benny....!
From Benny's on Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 11:01:58 from 166.205.13.162
Paul: I have to thank you and I wish I would have done it personally! You are outstanding and very dedicated I'm glad you got into the trials! God Bless you with your training bro! YOU did a heck of a JOB!
From Benny's on Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 11:06:38 from 166.205.13.162
IJR strong words thx for everything Your support was greatly appreciated!
From flatlander on Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 11:15:48 from 198.207.244.102
Terrific race and good report, really happy for you. Great to run with a plan like that. If you had gone too fast to start the hammies might have got you earlier and caused big problems. That seemed to be a common theme for some reason.
From jeffmc on Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 14:42:01 from 131.216.80.154
Good job at sticking to that goal of sub 2:30. It is the persistence that got you there. As for 2:25... go for it. If you don't try you will always wonder if it was possible, and if you fail at least you know that you tried. In addition, your 5k, 10k, and Half prs all indicate that you should be able to run sub 2:25 with the right training.
From Burt on Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 15:09:20 from 206.19.214.144
You did it! Way to go! And 66th place? In the Boston Marathon?? That's awesome!
From SlowJoe on Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 10:57:51 from 184.79.24.255
Wow, how cool that you broke 2:30 at Boston. So you were the #2 Texan then? Awesome job!! Benny's quest for 2:25 begins...
From Holt on Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 10:16:15 from 204.113.55.41
Congrats Benny! You ran a very smart race and I'm glad you got to suck in all the Boston mystique as well!
As for the 2:25... Go for it!
From I Just Run on Mon, May 02, 2011 at 11:39:37 from 67.79.11.242
Hi Benny,
Just checking to see if everything is OK...haven't seen you on the Blog for a while....!
IJR
From I Just Run on Mon, May 09, 2011 at 11:00:58 from 67.79.11.242
Benny....Did you quit running....!
From Benny's on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 00:41:13 from 24.170.84.44
IJR Yea everything is good ! Just got lazy! :) lol no haven't quit runnning just updated this thingg!
HOLT: THANKS BRO!
Tue, Apr 12, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
9.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
9.00
9@7:15 77 temperature
Wed, Apr 13, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
5.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
5.00
Thu, Apr 14, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
4.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4.00
OFF
Fri, Apr 15, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
4.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4.00
4
Sat, Apr 16, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
4.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4.00
4
Sun, Apr 17, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
2.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2.00
Mon, Apr 18, 2011
Race:
Boston Marathon (26.2 Miles) 02:28:01, Place overall: 66
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
1.00
26.20
0.00
0.00
27.20
On friday I got into Boston around 2pm and went straight to the expo just to pick up my package.
Carried my expo stuff and walked to fenway to see the Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays! Yea I went alone and it was cold! :P
That same friday I walked to South Boston to have some Broadway Pizza and purchased a running shirt at the Running Emporium NO Stopping Monday Shirt!
I went to sleep around 11 and woke up on Saturday @ 10:00 am decided to do a little sight seeing on. I took a couple pictures at Cheers and the finish line I was HUMBLED!
ON Saturday evening I ordered from Salvatores a chicken alfredo and ate it in my room. I waited for David Rodriguez at 1:30 a.m. and then called it a night. On Sunday I woke up at 10:00 a.m. and went for a 2 mile shake out and bought some pizza from AK Pizza in South Boston.
I went with Ruben to a church in South Boston for palm sunday. On Sunday evening I ate a Ceasar Salad and tried to call it a night at 8:30 but I was tossing and turning, so I decided to write down my splits for a 2:28:30 from that excel sheet that's in runner's world by Greg Mclain
let me tell ya i followed it to the T until mile 12 Woke up at 4:30 a.m. got my gear....
Took a van shuttle to the start at 5:30 a.m. hopped on a bus to Hopkinton at 6:00 a.m. we got there at 7:30 a.m. layed down by some classrooms in the village and waited till 9:00. We dropped off our bags in our bus and jogged to the starting line. Saw the women take off and then did a couple of stretches at 9:50 a.m. got into the corral. HERE WE GO! First mile 5:45 I ran conservatively it was way too crowded. Second mile 5:36 I saw my split guide and I decided to get after it. Third mile 5:33 I was surprised how well this excel sheet was panning out. Fourth mile 5:35 I said ok time to find someone to run with. I hooked up with 6 guys that were running the exact times as my split indicator. I was excited and Running with a smiling face at all times. I tried not to tighten up. Fifth Mile 5:36 we are rolling downhill and with a nice tailwind I was just keeping my head down and my center of gravity in check. Sixth mile 5:36 I saw the 10k split and said this is too easy and I just felt it was gonna be a good day. seventh mile 5:34 David Rodriguez (2:27:36) caught up to me and said we are in sub 2:26 pace and all I did was waved my hand to him.. eighth mile 5:40 ninth mile 5:33 tenth mile 5:36 I said dang that's all done an easy 16 miler at 5:40 will be cake! eleventh 5:38 twelve mile 5:28 saw David Rodriguez go and decided to say screw i gotta go with David it's do or die loudest cheers came from this area! It was unbelievable! thirteenth 5:31 crossed the half at 1:13:40 right on track to sub 2:28:30 fourteenth 5:27 played yo yo with david paased him up on the down hills and he would pass me up on the up hills fifteenth 5:35 drilling and still on pace sixteenth 5:19 major downhill and this is the spot when I said it's time to dance 16-21 are mine seventeenth mile 5:39 david passed me up and then on eighteenth 5:38 I passed David again nineteenth 5:28 twenty 5:41 twenty one 5:52 David made a surge on heartbreak hill and opened a lead on me twenty two 5:22 was all down hill and i was cruising a 5:22 and over took david rodriguez twenty three 5:34 I was still leading dave and I was starting to feel knots on my hamstrings twenty four 5:35 David surged and left me behind, I was tightening up and since we were going downhill i couldnt risk going any faster because i was afraid of getting injured, I already had sub 2:30 in the bag but now it was a matter of containing a hamstring twenty fifth mile 5:43 there were steps that hurt and I didnt want to fail on my quest of a Sub 2:30 I was real worried that i might not fnish the race because the hamstring was acting up weird! twenty sixth mile 6:11 I slowed down only 6 min mile in the race but I had too if not I wouldn't have made it to the finish line my hamstring was on a verge of giving out! As I approached the finish line with .2 to go All I did was celebrate and waved to the crowd I felt the Boston Crowd! I finally ran a sub 2:30 marathon! It was a great day to race! I always said if I ran a SUB 2:30 I would retire from running, but now my thoughts go what if I aim for SUB 2:25 am I asking too much or maybe just maybe I'm better off doing other things in my life. Who knows? I gotta think of many things! This was an experienced I'll definetly will never forget! Post Marathon I waved and thanked all volunteers for doing a great job! Went back to the hotel with Ruben and David. hugged them and left to the airport! Flying at 3:30 to Dallas and 7:30 to San Antonio I should be home by 11:00 pm! Thank you LORD for giving me the strength to run a great race!
Comments
From JG on Tue, Oct 11, 2011 at 18:14:14 from 71.59.27.33
Awesome race and great report ... I hope you did not decide to retire from running!
Tue, Apr 19, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
OFF
Wed, Apr 20, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
OFF
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
OFF
Fri, Apr 22, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
7.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
7.00
7@50:00
Sat, Apr 23, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
5.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
5.00
Sun, Apr 24, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
4.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4.00
Mon, Apr 25, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.00
8@6:20
Tue, Apr 26, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
4.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4.00
4
Wed, Apr 27, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
4.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4.00
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
12@6:50
Fri, Apr 29, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.00
Sat, Apr 30, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
4.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4.00
Sun, May 01, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Mon, May 02, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
18.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
18.00
18@6:40pace 64 degrees
Tue, May 03, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
6.00
5.00
0.00
0.00
11.00
11 miles: first 5 - 6:47,6:35,6:32,6:28,6:32 Next 5 - 5:55,5:59,5:58,5:55,5:50 1 mile easy (Consider the postage stamp, my son. It secures success through its ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.-Josh Billings)
Wed, May 04, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.00
8@7:25
Thu, May 05, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.00
Fri, May 06, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
OFF
Sat, May 07, 2011
Race:
Cinco de Mayo 5k (3.1 Miles) 00:15:50, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1
Nothing spectacular to say other than I gave 25 bucks to the Hands Across South Texas 10k because the proceeds will go to benefit children, unprivileged families, and battered women in the surrounding areas! I will continue to do this race as long as the cause is there! RACE FOR A CAUSE! ;)
From flatlander on Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 08:05:32 from 76.31.26.153
Benny, just saw this. Congratulations for your faithful participation in this cause year after year. You must be the only fast runner down in the valley?
From Burt on Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 09:17:49 from 72.223.93.131
Benny, I just want to say that I think you're really fast and I really admire you.
From Benny's on Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 15:21:48 from 24.170.92.226
flatlander: their a couple but i dunno...
Burt: thanks man! thanks!
Fri, Nov 25, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Sat, Nov 26, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
0.00
10.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
10 miles in 59:00 mins .... Picking up where I left off last year! Sub 2:25 in the Spring!
Sun, Nov 27, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
18.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
18.00
18 - ‎6:56, 6:56, 6:55, 6:59, 7:03, 7:07, 6:59, 7:05, 7:06, 6:59, 7:12, 7:04, 7:02, 7:05, 6:57, 6:58, 6:43, 6:49 for a total of 18 miles - Perfect running weather!
Mon, Nov 28, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
10 in 1:09
Tue, Nov 29, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
16.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
16.00
‎16 miles in the books (6:45,6:46,6:36,6:35,6:30,6:42,6:39,6:38,6:36,6:39,6:38,6:39,6:36,5:46) visualize success even if they throw the kitchen sink at you! Sub 2:25 coming at you!
Wed, Nov 30, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
11.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
11.00
‎11 miles in the books in 7:03,6:57,6:59,6:59,6:56;6:59,6:56,6:59,6:57,6:57,6:59 cause being sane is boring!
Comments
From flatlander on Thu, Dec 01, 2011 at 13:20:49 from 64.129.54.210
Good job, you are like a metronome.
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
5:56,5:47,5:48,5:46,5:45,5:59,5:56,5:58,5:54,5:54 - 58:50 solid miles in the books (You need to tell yourself that no matter how much it hurts, when its done you will be fine.)
Fri, Dec 02, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.00
Comments
From jtshad on Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 12:33:28 from 204.134.132.225
Congrats on the win at the 2011 Fiesta Marathon!
From Benny's on Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 19:15:44 from 24.170.92.226
How did you know about that? lol ?
From jtshad on Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 19:17:45 from 204.134.132.225
marathonguide.com is a great resource. I check it every Monday morning to see race results.
Good to see you are out there running hard.
From Benny's on Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 19:32:52 from 24.170.92.226
I was doing an over-distanced run ....going for sub 2:25 in Houston... Hopefully it plans out! If not I will attempt it again in Boston! Thanks man
Sat, Dec 03, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
Sun, Dec 04, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
18.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
18.00
Mon, Dec 05, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
11.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
11.00
Tue, Dec 06, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
Wed, Dec 07, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
off
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
Fri, Dec 09, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.00
Sat, Dec 10, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
off
Sun, Dec 11, 2011
Race:
Fiesta Marathon (26.2 Miles) 02:40:18, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
0.00
26.20
0.00
0.00
26.20
Gonna make it short.....
I drove to McAllen, Texas on Saturday and hydroplane into a ditch about an hr away from Laredo, Texas see car down below
So the wrecker charged me 200.00 bucks to take it out of the ditch and tow it 10 miles into Zapata, Texas. Once that was done a friend of the family loaned me a car to continue to McAllen, Texas.
I ended getting to McAllen till 11:00 pm took a shower and woke up at 5 a.m.
Sunday:
I ran the marathon as a training run.....
ran a 2:40 it was drizzling/raining and about 53 degrees.... you can see the picture down below
Here is a video of me crossing the finish line at 4:55
Working my way towards a 2:25!
.
Comments
From Jake K on Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 14:10:37 from 155.100.226.53
Nice race! You won by like 30 minutes! Impressive to run 2:40 as a training run. Bummer on the jeep - did you at least win enough of a prize to cover the repair / towing costs?
From Benny's on Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 18:16:36 from 24.170.92.226
Insurance is taking care of that....I had to pay right then and there...about 200.00 bucks got some money from the sponsor and the race....it played out good ....God was on our side that weekend....
From Jake K on Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 18:26:14 from 155.100.226.53
Yes glad to see that you came out of that without any injuries! Cars can be fixed.
From Jon on Sat, Dec 17, 2011 at 12:09:30 from 98.71.146.224
Congrats on the win. Glad you're ok.
From I Just Run on Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 17:43:14 from 67.79.11.242
Hey Benny... :-) Didn't realize you were back on the blog. Congradulations on the easy win and sorry about your car, but like Jake said cars can be fixed!
Mon, Dec 12, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Tue, Dec 13, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
17.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
17.00
17@7:22 pace
Wed, Dec 14, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 10:52:12 from 67.79.11.242
Merry Christmas Benny...!
From Benny's on Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 22:53:21 from 24.170.92.226
merry xmas and happy new year buddie! :) sorry been in and out! :P
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Fri, Dec 16, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
Sat, Dec 17, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Sun, Dec 18, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
18.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
18.00
Mon, Dec 19, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
Tue, Dec 20, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
1.00
10.00
0.00
0.00
11.00
11
Wed, Dec 21, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
15.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
15.00
Fri, Dec 23, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
12.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.00
Sat, Dec 24, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
Sun, Dec 25, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
18.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
18.00
Mon, Dec 26, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
4.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4.00
Tue, Dec 27, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
14.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
14.00
Wed, Dec 28, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
10.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
61
Thu, Dec 29, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
15.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
15.00
Fri, Dec 30, 2011
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
11.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
11.00
Comments
From flatlander on Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 19:36:16 from 76.31.26.153
Great week, and Happy New Year.
From Benny's on Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 22:52:49 from 24.170.92.226
thanks flatlander! happy new years! I'm running Houston! What's up next for you?
