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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
23.600.003.000.0026.60
Asics 2130 GT Orange Miles: 23.10Asics 2130 GT Red Miles: 3.50
Night Sleep Time: 58.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 58.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Shakeout 4 miles today. Everything felt pretty good, although I was still sore from yesterday. It was good to get the kinks out and get the blood flowing again though. Pretty humid weatherwise, I did manage to sneak my run in during the 30 minutes where it hasnt been raining today though.

Asics 2130 GT Orange Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.75Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.75Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Slow, cold 6 today. Still sore from Saturday so I took it really slow and easy.

Asics 2130 GT Orange Miles: 6.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.100.000.000.009.10

9.1 miles today. Was thinking 11 was possible, but had some GI issues late in the run. I'm more than happy with what I did today, 7:09 min/mile. During my strides afterwards, i tweaked my knee somehow. I had some pain every time i planted. I hope its nothing too serious, and I dont think it is, maybe just sore from the pounding and high mileage lately. Anyways, got a compression sock on it the rest of the night, hopefully itll feel way better tomorrow!

Asics 2130 GT Orange Miles: 9.10
Night Sleep Time: 9.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 9.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1.000.003.000.004.00

Uh oh...My knee is done. I cant even run on it anymore. Today's workout was going great. I felt fine during my first 2 mile repeats, even the 3rd one was good (splits: 5:33, 5:32, &5:35). On that 3rd and last one, my knee really started hurting. I finished the repeat and began my cool down. However, on the cool down, I couldn't run without intense pain on the outside of my left knee. I had to walk home. Each time I tried to jog, it hurt bad. I am out of action for the next 2 days indefinitely and most likely the weekend, which sucks because I had a special 5k race planned which I was running for a kid in my fiance's family who has cerebral palsey, not much I can do if I cant even run though. Very depressing day for sure, and Im not happy about how things transpired. I hope its just minor ITBS and not a ligament tear or something. A doctor visit is in my future i think. Hopefully it'll heal wiht some rest and ice.

Asics 2130 GT Orange Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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Went to the trainer today, they said the knee was probably an IT band issue and would be resolved with rest, a cutback in mileage, and ice. So thats the plan. No 5k this weekend, not sure about 5 mile race next weekend. I have a goal 10k three weeks out (May 16) that I will most likely shoot for. In the mean time, i need to do everything possible to help heal this leg.

Night Sleep Time: 9.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 9.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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Forced rest day again as I wait for my knee to heal. Ive been loading up on ibuprofen and ice. If it feels good tomorrow, i may get 2-3 in. Chances are, ill take tomorrow off too, just to be on the safe side.

Night Sleep Time: 8.25Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.25Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.500.000.000.003.50

Got out and tested the knee today. Felt really good through the run. I could have easily ran like 15 miles today, it was just that nice out and I am rested enough after my two forced rest days. However, I figured id play it safe and stay in recovery mode for a few more days. Overall, I'm glad the pain wasnt that bad today and I feel comfortable enough to resume training. Broke out the new shoes today, im sure that helped too.

Asics 2130 GT Red Miles: 3.50
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
23.600.003.000.0026.60
Asics 2130 GT Orange Miles: 23.10Asics 2130 GT Red Miles: 3.50
Night Sleep Time: 58.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 58.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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