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Location:

Easthampton,Ma,USA

Member Since:

May 07, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

Rochester Marathon Sept. 2011 = 3:09:27

Iron Horse Half Marathon June 2011 = 1:30:22

Derrill's Race 5K May 2011 = 18:48

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

1) Break 39 minutes for a 10K

2) Break 6:00/mile pace for a 5K

3) Sub 1:27 for a half marathon

4) Sub 3:06 at Boston

Long-Term Running Goals:

1) Continue running for fitness, relaxation and spiritual renewal

2) Possibly take a shot at three hours in the marathon
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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Asics Bandito Lifetime Miles: 381.80
DS Racer Lifetime Miles: 412.15
Piranhas Lifetime Miles: 86.22
Blue Asics DS Trainer Feb-13 Lifetime Miles: 64.00
Red Asics 1170 Feb-13 Lifetime Miles: 57.00
Fri, Jul 10, 2009
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.500.004.50

Recovery day from the mile repeats yesterday. Ran slow and easy on the bike path. I'm wondering at this point about "tapering" from my 10K August 8th. Most of what I read suggests one week of reduced mileage with equal intensity. Mostly I am deciding on how long to my normal "long" run the weekend before the race and whether I should cut it short but finish faster. After the 10K I'm looking to peak again in late October for a half marathon. So I'll have about 10-11 weeks in between. Perfect for the Runner's World 10-week half marathon PR plan. Anybody tried that one?

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