| Location: Milton,GA,USA Member Since: Jul 27, 2010 Gender: Male Goal Type: Other Running Accomplishments: PR's -
Mile - 4:38 (High School)
2 Mile - 10:12 (High School)
3 mile - 15:51 (High School)
10k - 35:19 (High School)
Marathon - 2:59 marathon (London -2013)
Half marathon - 1:25:18 (Deseret News 2013)
Completed all 6 of the World Marathon Majors 2024
Completed each of the 5 majors (NY, Chicago, Boston, London & Berlin) at least twice.
8 x Boston Marathon (1999, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2014, 2020 (virtual due to covid) 2021, 2022)
13 x NYC Marathon (1997, 1998, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Short-Term Running Goals: Sub 3 hour marathon
Long-Term Running Goals: Continue to enjoy running and racing as long as my body permits me. Personal: Old guy - (grandfather even) been running for 40+ years. Favorite Blogs: |
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| Miles: | This week: | 26.50 |
Month: | 93.00 |
Year: | 486.05 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 127.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 127.25 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| PM - had to travel to Flagstaff AZ for business. Arrived late afternoon. Tried to go outside for a run but they evidently had a good bit of snow last week that is still not melted off. Lots of ice and slush etc. So I tried a treadmill run. Did not realize the elevation is 7000 ft. So the run was not so good or long.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 4.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.50 |
| PM - so I awoke this morning in Flagstaff at 4:20 am (still on Eastern time) and could not fall back to sleep. The thought occured to me that I could drive the Grand Canyon (a place I have never been to see) and see the sunrise (maybe get in short run) and get back to my meeting in town by 9:30. So I did it. I arrived just before dawn - and walked out to the South rim. It was really cold out and everything around was snow covered and icy - so I changed my mind about the run. Very cool sunrise experience though.
Had a successful day in Federal court in Flagstaff - and had enough time for a run before dinner with my colleague. Tried running from my hotel to Buffalo Park - with a hope that the snow / ice would be somehow cleared on the trails at the park. No such luck. Evidently the snowfall they had last week was 4 feet - and although it was in the 40's and 50's the last few days, it still has a ways to go before melting off. I started down a trail hoping it would be packed snow, but it was mid-calf depth or worse and it looked a bit silly as I ran with my shorts in the snow. So I bagged the effort and headed back to the hotel. Saw a good bit of the town. Kinda liked its vibe.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| AM - just 3 early morning treadmill miles at the hotel in Flagstaff before my drive down to Phoenix. Beautiful country out here. Highly recommend taking the scenic drive over a commuter flight anytime.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| AM - took Finn up to the Forsyth portion of the Big Creek Greenway - chilly start at 29 degrees. However it felt warmer than the last couple of days at altitude in similar temps. Finn was completely up for it - though much of this "trail" is boardwalk - and I think he'd have preferred a more natural surface.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Took the day off.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Just 3 miles on the treadmill today. Busy work schedule, plus I am planning to do a lengthy race on Saturday.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| PM - at lunchtime did 3 miles on the treadmill - but something weird happened with my left calf muscle. It is almost like a muscle spasm or a cramp that I cannot seem to release. Following the workout I was nearly unable to walk without pain and a limp. I have had similar issues in the past - called it a "calf heart-attack" - which usually works its way out if I do a walk run thing. Hoping the spasm releases with massage/foam roller and the stick.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Took the day off. Left calf muscle has improved substantially but not 100% - Quite sore and it is stiff after being sedentary for a bit. Seems to loosen up after some walking. Will test it some tomorrow.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| AM - did a little "test" run on the treadmill this morning to see if there are any issues/concerns with the left calf. Seems ok. Sort of feels sore and like it could convert to a cramp if I tried to run with signficnant intensity - but for an easy effort it just feels like any normal passing tightness/soreness that happens from time to time.
I am planning to run my first 50 miler on Saturday in Florida. The test run was for for "go/no go" on the race - and I think I am a go.
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Iron Horse 50 mile Ultra (50 Miles) 09:13:57, Place overall: 3 | | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 50.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 50.00 |
| So to signify mile age of 50 years - I completed the Iron Horse 50 mile ultra in Florahome Florida.
Having never done any race over the marathon distance - I did not know how I would hold up. Plus I tweaked my calf muscle earlier in the week - so that was a big question mark too.
My friend Brian whom I have paced in a few ultras made the trip up from Tampa to just outside Gainesville. He crewed for me in the first half and then paced /ran with me in most of the second half.
The course was 2 loops of 25 miles mostly in a forest of pine trees and palmetto bushes. There were sections of asphalt of a rails to trails bike path too.
Temps were chilly at the start in the low 40's but unfortunately warmed to close to 80 degrees. First 25 was just under 4 hours and the second half in the heat was over 5 hours.
I took 3rd place overall. Not sure how that happened. They did have a 100k and a 100 mile event which may explain it - as I know there were more than 2 people in front of me. I have to tip my hat to those who go those longer distances However I cannot even fathom the discomfort I would endure at least on this day if I had to go any longer.
This was very hard for me. I did not train much for it and the temps were draining. Following the race I felt terrible.
Glad I completed the race that I set out to do. I have no interest or plans to ever do it again.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| No running today. Really sore. Expect several days of recovery.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Still recovering but the soreness is diminishing remarkably fast.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| AM - 1 mile walk/run on the treadmill with some foam rolling and light stretching.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| PM - no running because I think the right calf needs a period of recovery - so I did 5 miles of stationary bike and 2000 meters of indoor rowing. Probably cross train for a while or until I get bored with it.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| PM - cross training - basically the same as yesterday.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| PM - cross training - 1000 - 1200 meters of swimming -
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day of rest.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| PM - 4 mile walk with Tracy Finn and Riley on the Milton Trail. Did a beginning yoga session following. Think I need some more days of non- running to allow the calf to heal fully.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| AM - cross training equivalent. Indoor trainer cycling and indoor rowing followed by some sit ups and stretching.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 3.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.50 |
| AM - little bit of this and that. Some indoor cycling - followed by a run on the treadmill and then some indoor rowing and then stretching/foam rolling. Calf really did not cause me any issue when running - though the volume low and pace was light - it is not a point even at rest where I can say that the issue is 100% resolved but it is nearly there. I will continue light efforts and monitor it; but it feels like I am probably good now. Fingers crossed.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| AM - did some outdoor running - light and easy with Finn and then some indoor rowing.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 3.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.50 |
| PM - 3.5 miles at lunchtime. Very nice day out. Second day of a proper run - noticed that my legs have some deep remaining fatigue / soreness / achiness perhaps still recovering from the long race; or alternatively having taken over a week off, they are feeling "off" because of the inactivity. I think it is the former. May give myself another day or two of rest.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| PM - was not planning to run - wanted to give my legs some more rest, but Riley asked me to run a few miles with her and we brought Finn. Really nice day to work from home. Some indoor rowing after.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 5.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.25 |
| PM - 5.25 miles with Finn and Riley on the Milton Trail. Really very nice day - little cooler today. Glad I took the day off yesterday. Everything felt good and rested and I did not have anymore lingering fatigue. Will gradually increase the volume as tolerated.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 5.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.50 |
| PM - 5.5 miles on the treadmill at lunchtime.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| AM - 4 miles easy on the treadmill. Legs surprisingly sore this morning - but got better as the morning progressed. Interesting running website with training logs posted from Bill Rodgers and Steve Scott among others from way back in the day. http://bobhodge.us/
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 127.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 127.25 |
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