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Location:

Thornton,CO,USA

Member Since:

Jan 22, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

5k- 16:23 (2011)

8k- 27:33 (2008)

10k - 35:12 (2021)

Half Marathon- 1:16:48 (2018)

Marathon - 2:41:52 (2019)

 

Half Marathon Count: 22

Marathon Count - 9

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run and enjoy it!

Long-Term Running Goals:

  • Get back to Boston!

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 130.50
Nike Vaporfly Next% Pink Lifetime Miles: 136.91
Cumulus 24 Black Lifetime Miles: 423.60
Cumulus 24 White Lifetime Miles: 270.00
Asics 24 Black/Yellow Lifetime Miles: 153.60
Race: Firecrackers and Flapjacks Race (4 Miles) 00:23:19, Place overall: 2, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.500.002.002.007.50

Local race today. Many different options, and many were enticing, but I decided on this one because it was close and the winner got a free pair of shoes (gift card). Last year's winning time was 23:17 so I figured I'd have a shot. I was shooting for a 22:40 or better, and that was my mindset going in. Morning was perfect, low 60s and light humidity, been having great racing weather this spring/summer. Warmed up 2 miles, normal pre-race routine. The guy who won it last year got out really quick and I hoped he'd come back to me. He never did (he went on to run 21:XX). I hit the first mile in 5:42, was all by myself the entire race and so that was tough to keep good turnover. 2nd mile was 5:52, I knew I was in trouble by mile 3, my legs just had no pop in them and I think the accumulated work of a 6.5 month training cycle finally hit me. 6:00 mile 3 and 5:44 mile 4. 23:19, 2nd place overall. Not a bad race, just nothing super special. I had no zing left in my legs and I felt them go rubbery midway through the race. Definitely time for a few weeks off before restarting a new training cycle. Its been a great cycle and I am proud of what I've done thus far. Even this race wasn't bad - it was a great way to start of the 4th of july. 

Asics Hyperspeed 2 Flats Miles: 4.00Asics 2000 3 GT White/Blue NEW Miles: 3.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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