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Location:

Fort Atkinson,WI,USA

Member Since:

Jul 25, 2011

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

High School and Collegiate Major Accomplishments

1997 Illinois State Qualifier 4x800 meter relay, 2000 MIAC All Conference Cross Country , 2000 Division III National Cross Country qualifier, 2001 MIAC All Conference 1500 meter, 2001 Division III National 1500 meter qualifier

Personal Bests (Collegiate) 1999-2001

400 meter 52.9 (1999), 800 meter 1:58 (2001), MIAC Conference 5000 meter 15:01 (2001), Last Chance Qualifier 1500 meter 3:53.8 (2001), 8K 25:01 Division III Pre-National (2001)

Personal Bests (Post Collegiate) Began running again July 2010-

Capital Mile 4:50 (2011), *Luck of The Irish 10K 35:12, *Luck of The Irish 5K 16:24 (2012), Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K 26:18 (2012), Monumental Marathon 2:41:13 (Nov, 2011), 1/2 Champs, Dulth MN 1:16:22 (2012)

*Back to back races




 


Short-Term Running Goals:

2012 Accomplishements

Post Collegiate PR's in 5K,8K,10K

Lifetime PR in 1/2 marathon

Top 10 finishes in Madison Mini and Brewers Mini

Won my 1st 1/2 marathon (River to Ridge)

2013 Plans

Rehab my hamstring and build mileage

Crazy Legs?

Fort 1/2 Marathon?

Lake Front or Madison Marathon?


 

Long-Term Running Goals:

 

Personal:

 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Saucony Hattori Lifetime Miles: 308.68
Nike Zoom Streak III Lifetime Miles: 201.43
Adidas Adizero Adios Lifetime Miles: 141.13
Saucony Fasttwitch II Lifetime Miles: 256.48
(Red) Nike Lunarlon Lifetime Miles: 562.75
(Black) Lunar Glide Lifetime Miles: 462.51
(Black II) Lunar Glide Lifetime Miles: 387.34
Air Pegasus 28 Lifetime Miles: 267.03
Saucony Type A Lifetime Miles: 27.31
Brooks Adrenaline Lifetime Miles: 249.18
Thu, Jan 26, 2012
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.800.002.150.0015.95

Lunch 3 miles on Glacial River bike trail and around school.  Still felt a little weak from the cold, but getting better.

 

PM:  12.95 hard miles in 93% humidity.  Did 5x3:00 @ LT w/60sec float, same workout as last week + 1 extra 3:00 min interval and more total mileage.  Workout started out great with the following

5:30 pace all up hill

5:28 flat, but had to stop for traffic

5:37 all up hill

5:27 on flat (starting to fall apart on this one, my breathing was very labored)

5:50 3/4 up hill, some steep, 1/4 steep down hill, completely hit the wall on this one

Very fast paces for me,  much faster than last fall.  I guess a few days rest probably helped me run a little quicker, but the humidity made me work hard for the paces tonight.  I felt like I had a desk on my chest the air was so thick!

 

 

Asics Kayano 17 Miles: 13.80Saucony Ride 4 Miles: 3.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 3000.00
Comments
From Jake K on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 10:42:39 from 155.100.226.54

Nice workout. Sometimes a couple easier days can also leaving you feeling flat, so hitting faster paces than last time around probably means your fitness is in a better place - a good sign going forward!

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