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Location:

Holladay,UT,

Member Since:

Jan 18, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Recover From Injury

Running Accomplishments:

PR's:

400= 1:07

800= 2:32

1600= 5:35

5k= 18:59

10k= 38:48

1/2 marathon= 1:24

I took second at USATF Nationals Cross-Country when I was ten. I was 6th at nationals in the 3000 in 2004.

Personal:

I did lots of competitive running growing up. I'm now 23 and have fibromyalgia and CFS. I just finished nursing school and am going back for my MSN in a few months, but I want to get back in shape and be able to run again.
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Tue, May 01, 2007
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Today we went on a run that went through the U's campus and then up to shriners hospital and back to the school. It was a good run but it was really hot ( over 80 degrees). It took me 39:46. When we got back to the track we did 7x100 meter strides focusing on form. We have a meet tomorrow, I'm running in the mile and the 800 for the mile I want to try and stay consistent. I am planning on going out at 1:25 and keeping it there till the last lap, then give everything. Do you guys think this is a good race strategy?

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From Ruth on Tue, May 01, 2007 at 21:45:52

I always plan on having a faster first lap and a slower third lap. So if you want consistent 1:25 laps, I'd plan a 1:23 for the first and a 1:27 for the 3rd, then go all out at the end. That way it is still the same time-wise, but closer to what usually ends up happening. That's what I do...just an idea.

From Dave Holt on Wed, May 02, 2007 at 09:52:35

Although in a perfect world you could hit even splits the whole way, that's not how racing works. You always go out a little harder and slow on the 3rd. To improve a 1600, the key is the 3rd lap. Like Ruth said go out at 1:23, then hit 1:25, then MAKE yourself speed up and push on the 3rd (because you'll actually be maintaining) and get as close to a 1:25 as possible again. Then finish it strong. Once you can get some consistent laps like that, then you can work on bringing a second or two off per lap - and the time drops like crazy! Good luck.

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