Of Mice and Marathons

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Lake Orion,MI,

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Dec 28, 2011

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Male

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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)

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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
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Fri, Sep 06, 2013

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
13.05	0.00	8.00	0.00	21.05

AM: HANSON BROTHERS' WORKOUT (Jason's version): 4 x 2 miles @ HMGP w/ 3:00-3:20 recoveries + 200m directly following 4th set ("a metric half"). Nice little confidence boost this morning. I made this one slightly harder than when I did it in April and ran ~7 seconds faster overall with shorter recoveries (by just a touch) but also faster paced (about as honest as I can make them).

Warmed up 3.5 w/ .5 @MP and just two light strides to be about 10-15 seconds below goal pace. First set: 12:17 (6:10, 6:07); Second set: 12:15 (6:11, 6:04), Third set: 12:13 (6:10, 6:03); Fourth set: 12:07 (6:06, 6:01), into 200m @ 5:05 pace (36.6 seconds). Just over 6:06 average.

I ran the recoveries faster than I usually do (8:10-8:18, while I usually am satisfied with 9-9:30)

4 mile cool down.

Last April I ran 6:13 averaged and ran 6:08 on my watch (6:13 officially for the long course). I know with a sensible start I am in sub-1:20 shape. I'm not satisfied with just squeaking under that, however. I ran at least 3 of these miles with a hitch in my left leg that sometimes happens when my glute won't fire, so I lost valuable seconds there. So, next weekend: sensible start and see if I can cut into the 1:18-range in the final 3-5 miles.

PM: 4 miles, averaged 8:09

Newton MV2 (Black) Miles: 16.80	Saucony Kinvara 2 Miles: 4.25

Weight: 170.50

Comments

From Andrea on Fri, Sep 06, 2013 at 11:34:09 from 72.37.171.52

Wow that's a tough workout! You have made a lot of progress since April and it seems like you have a good shot at running in the 1:18s.

From Jake K on Fri, Sep 06, 2013 at 16:52:55 from 67.177.11.154

Nice work Jason.

Hey, I think I'm coming to Monumental (for the 1/2).

From Jason D on Fri, Sep 06, 2013 at 18:59:06 from 24.1.80.94

Thanks, Andrea. It is tough, but not that bad (I'm definitely a half guy). I think because it's a twice a year workout. If it were weekly it would hurt a lot, but I think I am going to try to get some 2 mile sessions (3 x 2) at LT before November when I do this again ~8-10 day from the Monumental. The workout is by far more impressive when done for someone who runs the half @ LT, but it's certainly not easy for someone running a few seconds above either (the Hanson boys do .5 recoveries. I do ~.35-.4 to make sure the effort is sufficiently difficult).

It would be fantastic to have you there, Jake. Paul is planning to run the full as I think you are aware. The race director has been excellent about making this the premier Indianapolis marathon and half over the last few years. You'll feel comfortable on a very flat course @ 700 feet of elevation. I'll be bumping up against the elite rope, squeezed in front of as many 3:05 marathoners as I can so I don't run them over!

From Jake K on Fri, Sep 06, 2013 at 20:40:14 from 67.177.11.154

That's a good "last chance" tune up workout. Do it about 10 days out. That's where I've had the most success w/ something like that.

I talked to the RD tonight... Indy is gonna be the ticket.

From Jason D on Fri, Sep 06, 2013 at 21:46:16 from 24.1.80.94

Last April i did a 15k, the the Hansons, the Carmel half (saturday/saturday/saturday over three weeks). My legs were tight for the workout and the race. I'm guessing I could have been a touch faster. (7 days wasn't quite enough). Lots of quality this week. a legitimate cutback this upcoming week is in order for sure.

Fantastic about the race. Your ability coupled with a flat course at sea level will be ntriguing. You can see the results from last year, but again, optimal racing weather in my book and ridiculously flat for someone used to significant elevation change.

From Matt Schreiber on Fri, Sep 06, 2013 at 21:53:10 from 66.17.102.185

Lookin' good Jason.

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