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Location:

Pleasanton,CA,US

Member Since:

May 01, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

1M 4:53.2

5k 17:19 Spring 2009

5M 28:52

10M 59:47 (on way to my half PR)

13.1 1:18:47 2009 New Bedford Half Marathon

26.2 2:57:55 2008 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Train for pacific crest trail thru hike 2017.

Run lots of miles and lose some weight in the process.

DON'T FALL OFF THE WAGON

Extend childhood (at least from fitness perspective) into my mid 40's

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

 

I want to beat my half marathon PR. And if I'm in shape to do that then I should be able to crush my marathon PR.

Personal:

31y/o computational biologist. Hoping to take 5 months off next year to hike the PCT.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.004.000.008.00

AM: no run, exhausted

PM: workout 3xmile with 800m recovery, 2x800m 400m recovery. Unfortunately before I actually did miscalculate the track lane distance assuming that this track is measured from the outside lane which I still dont know.  All I know is that I am improving from the begining of this month.  But you may want to add 11 more seconds per mile on those previous times.  Today I was shooting for 5:30's for the miles and 2:40's for the 800s.  Hit 5:27, 5:22, 5:24 (all adjusted running the extra half lap needed)

Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Henry on Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 10:46:34 from 12.33.204.66

nice times. that's frustrating about the track, though.

From Henry on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 17:25:48 from 12.33.204.66

you've disappeared!! lol

From melissa on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 19:26:21 from 128.148.109.68

Is that how they measure tracks in Alabama? From the outside? strange...

It's been a week. I guess you've given up running. shame, you had potential.

From wheaton on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 19:41:10 from 74.185.68.21

Im still here. And last week I finished out fine. But this week I have had a mental breakdown and have barely run at all. Its all because of med school and my recent realization about what my future life is going to be. Im trying to figure out some better options but it doesn't look good. Next week I start a new easier rotation so hopefully I will be able to basically pick up where I left off with my running.

From melissa on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 20:00:01 from 128.148.109.68

oh NO!! I'm sorry! There are plenty of other options I'm sure? ...dentistry? fewer hours, less stress.

people who go to med school don't HAVE to become 24/7 doctors, aren't there some less intense positions (that still pay well)? What abut teaching at med school?

I have good news on my part - I'll be in Providence next year :) I'm nearly sure at least! Hopefully working at Rhode Runner (in hopes of eventually working at Saucony, New Balance, etc.) and waitressing perhaps too. Hopefully we can run/race together! You'll figure it out. Too bad med school isn't conducive to taking "time off" I assume?

From Henry on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 10:56:07 from 12.33.204.66

you'll figure something out! it'll be ok. and when you get back to running you're gonna be more beastly than before with that bit of recovery time lol.

From big legs on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 21:31:51 from 68.198.227.192

I can sense Henry's confidence now...he's not even scared of you a little anymore.

From Henry on Mon, Aug 02, 2010 at 10:27:02 from 12.33.204.66

pshh, what-everrrr lol. still 2 months and some to go

From big legs on Mon, Aug 02, 2010 at 15:46:00 from 70.89.4.61

just what someone who was utter confidence would say...

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