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
Gu at five miles with water, Gu at 10 miles with water, gatorade at 12.5 and 14.5. Hot and humid, average pace around 8:23. Felt good but tiring.
Tempo run on the bike path with five miles at 6:41 pace. Splits were 6:40, 6:37, 6:39, 6:36 and 6:54. Breathing pretty hard, but not totally laboring.
Steady average of 8:22 on bike path.
Recovery run at 8:45 on bike path.
Average pace of 8:14 in hot and humid weather. A bit fast in some segments.
Recovery on the bike path just under 9:00 per mile.