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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
28.000.0011.000.0039.00
Asics 2140 GT Black/Gold Miles: 19.50Asics 2130 GT Red Miles: 13.50Asics Hyperspeed 2 Flats Miles: 6.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.500.000.000.0011.50

Long run today as I gear up for my half marathon attempt at sub 1:20 on dec. 27th. Felt pretty good today. weather was absolutely perfect, mid 50s at the start, high 40s at the end, no wind. wont get too many more days like this. Splits:

1- 7:04.7

2- 7:24.8

3- 7:34.7 (22:04, 7:21 pace)

4- 6:58.8

5- 7:39.5 (36:42, 7:20 pace)

6- 7:13.4

7- 7:02.8

8- 7:23.0 (58:21, 7:18 pace)

9- 7:19.1

10- 7:12.1 (1:12:52, 7:17 pace)

11- 7:23.5

last .5- 3:35.8 (7:11 pace)

TOTAL-- 1:23:52, 7:18 pace

Overall, a good run, legs were kind of tired towards the end, probably because I have ran more this year in total than I ever have before. Will definitely take an extended taper the week of the half. Other than that, I feel like Im still in good shape.

Asics 2140 GT Black/Gold Miles: 11.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

early pre-dawn 4 miles today at 8:05 average, 32:21 total. I am not a morning person, so i usually run slow in the mornings, which isnt necessarily a bad thing as today I needed a nice easy recovery run.

Asics 2130 GT Red Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.000.005.000.007.00

5 mile tempo today. Wanted to hit 6:10 for the first two miles, 6:05 for the second 2 and, 6:00 for the last for a goal of 30:30. Didn't quite turn out that way though and my half marathon plans for the end of the season may be in jeopardy. I will try my scheduled 6 mile tempo on friday but if i repeat today then i prolly wont run the half. I believe my legs are just worn out and need a break before gearing up for spring. The cold and wind may have played a factor too as I am not used to the weather change yet. Here are my splits from my tempo:

1- 5:58.9 (a little fast)

2- 6:11.4 (12:10, 6:05 pace)

3- 5:59.5 (18:09, 6:03 pace)

4- 6:20.5 (falling off)

5- 6:27.5 (just felt sluggish)

TOTAL-- 30:57, 6:11 pace

Overall, not what I was looking for and I am disappointed by this workout, but at the same time, bad days happen in running, sometimes for no reason at all. I still felt good through the first 3 miles, so i guess that is one positive i can take.

Asics 2140 GT Black/Gold Miles: 7.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

4 easy today, averaged 7:21 pace. thinking about a 5k tomorrow, dunno if ill make the trip or not though. May just stick to my workout schedule and continue to train as if the half marathon is still a possibility

Asics 2130 GT Red Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.000.006.000.008.00

Amazing how much difference two days makes. Two days ago, I sucked at my tempo run, today I rocked it and nailed my goal pace...exceeded it actually. Thats just the way running goes i guess. No wind probably helped and so did eating lunch before hand as last time I was kind of pressed for time. 6 mile total tempo, 8 on the day with w.u/c.d, Splits:

1- 6:08.2 (perfect)

2- 6:03.7 (12:11, 6:05.5 avg)

3- 5:59.0

4- 6:01.2 (24:12, 6:03 avg)

5- 6:10.1

6- 6:00.7

TOTAL-- 36:23, just under 6:04 pace

Overall, very happy with that pace. I kept it steady and felt really good despite the very cold conditions. Havent totally ruled out the half marathon yet, probably will go for it if I keep up these kind of workouts.

Asics Hyperspeed 2 Flats Miles: 6.00Asics 2130 GT Red Miles: 1.00Asics 2140 GT Black/Gold Miles: 1.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.500.000.000.004.50

4.5 easy miles today. Pretty cold out, but no wind made it bearable. Splits:

1- 7:20.0

2- 8:08.4 (uphill)

2-4.5- (didnt get exact splits) 18:57.1 (7:35 pace)

TOTAL- 34:25, 7:39 pace

Overall, a nice easily paced day, got my mileage in for the week. Long run tomorrow.

Asics 2130 GT Red Miles: 4.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
28.000.0011.000.0039.00
Asics 2140 GT Black/Gold Miles: 19.50Asics 2130 GT Red Miles: 13.50Asics Hyperspeed 2 Flats Miles: 6.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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