Of Mice and Marathons

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Location:

Lake Orion,MI,

Member Since:

Dec 28, 2011

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

PRs

16:52 Phillies Charities 5k (2016)

35:52 Beach to Beacon 10k (2015)

58:10 Broad Street 10 Mile (2016)

1:16:02 Philadelphia Rock and Roll Half Marathon (2015)

2:46:54 Philadelphia Marathon (2015)

Personal:

I live in Michigan with my wife, Megan, and our boys, Charlie and Sawyer. I started running in September 2010.

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Miles:	This week:	32.70	Month:	57.70	Year:	1986.65
Miles With Megan Lifetime Miles:						613.75
Miles With The Boys Lifetime Miles:						99.90
Nike Zoom Streak LT4 Mr. Pinks Lifetime Miles:						21.60
Saucony ISO Freedom 3 #2 Lifetime Miles:						253.80
Altra Rivera Lifetime Miles:						357.35
Altra Rivera (Dark Blue) Lifetime Miles:						145.10
Saucony Kinvara 13 Lifetime Miles:						465.10
Saucony Endorphin Pro Lifetime Miles:						287.00
Active 88 Boulder Lifetime Miles:						5.00
Saucony Freedom 5 Lifetime Miles:						304.80
Saucony Kinvara 13 #2 Lifetime Miles:						310.95
Saucony Endorphin Pro White Lifetime Miles:						23.40
Kinvara 14 Blue/Grey Lifetime Miles:						64.50
Saucony Ride Teal Lifetime Miles:						23.40
Saucony KInvara 14 Yellow Lifetime Miles:						12.40
Nike XC Flats Lifetime Miles:						4.10
Active 88 Boulder Lifetime Miles:						13.10

Thu, Jan 07, 2016

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
10.30	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.30

PM: 10.3 miles easy.

As I was working on my syllabi last night (avoiding them), I remembered that I didn't do an end of year recap. It's mostly numbers and random, unconnected thoughts.

Total Miles: 3948 (a PR by 300+ miles)

Hours: 544:45 (from Strava)

Avg pace: 8:18

Easy/Quality: 89%/11%

Races: 18 (a PR)

5 PRs (mile, 5k, 10k, half, marathon). Some 10 mile and 15k PRs enroute but no actual splits I don't think.

I had some really good workouts as well. I was able to get 6 mile repeats under 5:40 pace (I think my best was maybe 5:45 before that). I was able to get my 8-10 mile tempos under 6:20 pace for the first time ever. I logged more miles with Megan, and spent a lot more time on the trails. I've also run with more people than I ever have. I need to do that more.

Goals for 2016? Set PRs at all distances maybe. Try to maintain the balance of fun/drive in running that helps me in other areas of my life without being too running focused. Try not to buy too many shoes :-)

Cheers.

Saucony ISO Triumph Miles: 10.30

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From SlowJoe on Wed, Jan 06, 2016 at 19:37:40 from 107.77.80.64

I like it. My goals with running are somewhat similar ...balance!

It's been fun, insightful and motivational to see the hardest working guy on the blog make the biggest improvements. Keep it up, can't wait to see what you will do.

From Jake K on Wed, Jan 06, 2016 at 20:38:02 from 67.166.113.191

Between this entry and Joe's charts I am motivated to eventually do something of a 2015 recap when I have some time and before it gets too late.

You had an awesome year Jason. You definitely set the bar high for yourself and had some challenging goals. Five PRs!!

I like that you have an average pace for the entire year. Technology!

From SlowJoe on Thu, Jan 07, 2016 at 06:48:38 from 107.77.80.64

That is kind of interesting about the AP for the year. I remember you saying you did a lot of 9+ min miles.

Jake, throw in some polynomial regression analysis and you will win the blog for 2015.

From Bret on Thu, Jan 07, 2016 at 07:45:18 from 216.234.133.229

Great year Jason. You are going to want to look back at that entry a few years from now - hopefully seeing even more progress from where you are now.

From jtshad on Thu, Jan 07, 2016 at 08:14:57 from 141.221.191.225

Great recap, your efforts really paid off in your racing and PRs. Balance is a key goal for all runners, especially those setting aggressive goals. Your inclusion of "fun" is a big part of that.

Strong running and success in all you do in 2016!

From Drew on Fri, Jan 08, 2016 at 07:11:13 from 24.73.66.122

That's an excellent year all around, Jason. It was a lot of fun to follow your running. You put in great training, and stayed steady through the ups and downs.

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