Practice To Suffer So Racing Becomes Easy

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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
Wed, Apr 18, 2012
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Well I ran 6 miles around fort feeling good.  Another day or so and I'll be fully recovered.  I could have run a lot more today, but I'm getting more benefit keeping the volume reasonable.  Anything longer would be too much strain and anything shorter wouldn't help as much with flushing everything out. 

Long day with the teams' 1st track meet today right after school.  I noticed my concentration and mental focus was really out of wack today.  I'm probably still suffering from the nervous system shock I went through.  I'm still in pretty good spirits though.  Maybe it has to do with being balanced.  Today, I was reminded of why running is so important to me.  Everyone piled into the gym at the begining of school to applaud me for finishing the Boston Marathon.  Most everyone knew I went through a very difficult race out there.  I thanked them for the support.  I let them know that they gave me the strength to finish a very tough race on a very difficult day.  I also made sure to let them know how much they inspire me to be a runner.  It was very rewarding, more rewarding than any trophy or title I've ever won.  Perfect day for a game of track too!   60's and sunny w/no wind. 

(Black) Lunar Glide Miles: 6.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Jake K on Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 08:46:53 from 155.100.226.54

Its amazing how different Boston is viewed from other races. I could go out and run 28:30 for 10K and no one would even notice. But man, I run Boston in a so-so time, and I'm a celebrity at work. Its the only race anyone has ever heard of I guess! :-)

From Hamdog Alum on Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 14:56:24 from 24.240.65.116

We're a different breed, people just don't understand what we do!

From Rachelle on Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 15:40:21 from 199.190.170.31

ha ha so funny because my Boss sent out an e-mail to like the entire Hospital yesterday about me running the Boston marathon. I think he hardly even knew that I ran until he heard I was running "Boston".

Glad you are feeling okay!

From Dan on Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 18:12:21 from 24.209.83.20

I couldn't agree more. I got an ovation at my work meeting and I was stunned and even my sub standard time landed me in the local paper as 'Top area finishers'. Crazy. You're looking good Erik.

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