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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.

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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.500.000.002.500.506.50

10x400 @ 73s w/1min rest

This was the first time for this workout with only 1 min rest. And it was also the fastest I've done it. Its been a while since doing real speed work and Ive lost 3-5lb since then as well as gaining both fitness and confidence in my running. It felt petty good except for one rep in which I felt really dizzy and almost fell down. But instead of stopping, I just went faster, hitting a low 72 for that one.

Afterwards we did plyometrics and abs to top off a great workout. 

We have decided on doing a mile race on the 21st and if we don't hit our goals (sub 5 for dr. bedoukian and sub 4:56 for me) we will race again on the 28th. As soon as the mile is over with, we are going into base building for marathon training.

Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Walter on Sat, May 10, 2008 at 13:13:33

Hey welcome to the blog! Your times are great! Good to see some wicked fast runners on here. sorry thats my only impression on you nor'easterners! Keep up the good work.

From Lucia on Sun, May 11, 2008 at 10:05:34

I couldn't even dream of a sub-5 mile. Enjoy your times and your youth! It's good to see another east coaster in here. Welcome!

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