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Location:

New Palestine,IN,USA

Member Since:

Oct 23, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

5k - 18:59 (3/09)
4M - 25:06 (9/09)
10k - 41:01 (11/07)

Half - 1:25:58 (11/09)

Marathon - 3:06:33 (12/09)

Short-Term Running Goals:

1:25 for the half marathon
Sub 39:00 for the 10k.
3:07 marathon
18:30 5k

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Long-Term Running Goals:

Break 3:00 for the marathon.

Personal:

Married, two daughters (18 and 15).  Masters runner trying to get competitive in my age group.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Lifetime Miles: 372.70
ASICS Excel 33 Lifetime Miles: 152.00
Saucony Ride 7 Lifetime Miles: 249.00
ASICS DS Trainer Lifetime Miles: 212.20
Asics Cumulus 16 Lifetime Miles: 241.30
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
519.700.000.000.00519.70
Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 235.00Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 122.20Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 95.00Saucony Virrata Miles: 32.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Cold and snowy outside so ran on TM.  Felt pretty good and ran easy.  Just glad to get in some miles.

39:15 (7:51 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

We have 12 inches of snow, -13 temp and -40 WC pretty easy decision to stay inside today.  Just ran easy on my TM.  I think the TM is on its last legs.  Feels like the deck is broken and the belt is slipping a lot. Probably time to start looking for a replacement.  

31:50 (7:58 avg)

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 4.00
Comments
From jtshad on Tue, Jan 07, 2014 at 08:46:30 from 141.221.191.225

Happy new year. Not too often does a guy in Idaho have less snow and warmer temps than someone in Indiana. Stay warm and safe while winter is upon you.

From JimF on Wed, Jan 08, 2014 at 08:01:29 from 98.222.218.178

This gives me a new level of respect for you guys. It would be tough to keep up the running if we had this type of weather all the time. Hope you are doing well and had a great Christmas break with your family.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Still cold and snowy here so another day on the TM. Felt good today and just ran easy.  Trying to get back into the routine.  It would be nice to get outside but that probably won't be possible until the weekend when it warms up some.

39:40 (7:56 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Still snow covered outside and cold.  Another day on the TM.  I felt good and the running was easy.  Starting to get back into the routine.  After this week I will start to build back up to normal mileage.

39:42 (7:57 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 16:33:37 from 207.162.186.109

Hey Jim, how's the build-up in mileage going? I hope everything is going well.

From JimF on Sat, Jan 25, 2014 at 15:46:20 from 98.222.218.178

Been having a hard time getting motivated because of this weather. I am going to have to kick it into gear because it doesn't look like we will get a break from this weather. How is it going for you?

From Hillbilly Runner on Sat, Jan 25, 2014 at 18:59:03 from 207.162.186.109

We've had a colder than normal winter here so far.I don't think we've had as much snow as you. As long as the winds not blowing to hard I really enjoy running outside this time of year. Most of the time the hardest part is getting out the door after I'm going it's not bad. Stay safe!!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Cold and snowy so ran on TM.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Huntsville, AL: Didn't have much time so ran on hotel TM.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Cold and snowy so ran on TM.

 

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Cold, windy and snowy so another. Haven't been to movitaved lately because of all of this cold weather.  Also, haven't been keeping up with my entries on the blog. Going to try to get better at increasing my mileage even though I will probably be on the TM for awhile.

 

Saucony Virrata Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Cold (4) and windy this morning so inside on the TM.  We have had a lot of snow on the roads in my area so not been able to get outside for awhile.  Would love to get out some of these days but just no room on the roads right now and I don't trust the drivers.  Hopefully we can get the snow off and some warmer weather soon.  I felt good today and just gradually picked it up as I went along.  Trying to get back into the every day routine so when the weather is better I will be ready to roll.

40:22 (8:04 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Another day on the TM.  Felt good today and the run seemed easy.  Picked up the pace the entire way.

47:24 (7:54 avg)

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 06:29:05 from 173.191.121.34

Nice run!!! I hate to run on the TM but sometimes the weather just forces you to luckily I get to run outside most of the time. Stay with it......

From JimF on Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 13:05:28 from 98.222.218.178

I'm not much for the TM either but have had to run on it a lot this year. The cold is not really the problem but we have had snow hanging around for the whole month and shoulder of the roads are deep where the plowed so no where to go when cars go by. Hope we get some rain tomorrow to melt it off. I would love to be able to get outside. Glad you are able to get out it makes the runs more enjoyable.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Another day on the TM.  Easy run today.  I felt good and really itching to get outside but need some snow to melt so I have somewhere to run.

40:27 (8:06 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Easy run on the TM.  Warming up today so I hope we get rid of this snow.  

47:44 (7:58 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 6.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

TM again today.  Started off easy and picked up the pace as I went along.

47:51 (7:59 avg)

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 6.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

TM today.  Just an easy run today.  

41:22 (8:16 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 17:51:52 from 207.162.186.109

Hey Jim, how's things going? We haven't heard from you in a while.

From JimF on Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 19:48:10 from 64.134.223.167

I'm still out here trying to get in a few miles. Was sick for a couple of days but feeling better now. How's everything with you?

From Hillbilly Runner on Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 05:38:03 from 207.162.186.109

I'm still plugging along trying to build up my mileage.With work and family sometimes it's hard to find the time it requires to train properly.

From jtshad on Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 07:47:27 from 141.221.191.225

Glad you are feeling better. Been a tough winter for you guys!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.000.000.000.002.00

Philadelphia, PA:  Ran on the TM today but felt sick so cut it short.

 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Ran on the TM this morning.  Felt pretty good after being sick for a few days.

 

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Got in a few miles on the TM today while the family was resting.  Felt good today.

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

San Diego, CA: Was finally able to get outside this morning.  It felt great to be outside running in shorts.  Nice easy run.

33:42 (8:25 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

San Diego, CA:  This morning for running.  I was glad to be able to get outside again today which has been nice after all of the snow we have had this year.  I felt good but was actually a little sore from not being used to running outside.  Just took it easy and enjoyed the weather.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

San Diego, CA:  I had an early morning meeting today so didn't have much time so I was glad to get in a few miles.  Felt good but left leg was sore in my hip.  Just took it easy.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Early flight back from San Diego today and then home with the family for Valentine's Day.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Went to my daughter's show choir competition today.  It was 3 hours away so didn't have a chance to run.

Comments
From Tom Slick on Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at 16:37:27 from 69.171.160.216

JimF, are you doing the Boston 2014?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Honolulu, HI:  Traveled out yesterday and got it later so didn't run.  It was pouring rain this morning so had to stay inside on the TM.  It is hard not to go out and run when you are out here in this beautiful area but glad to get in some miles.

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.200.000.000.006.20

Honolulu, HI:  Nice morning today so I ran out around Diamond Head.  It was great to be out and enjoy the beautiful area.  After this winter that we have had I sure appreciate running somewhere beautiful like this.  Felt good this morning but just ran easy.

 

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 6.20
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Honolulu, HI: Had an early morning meeting today so didn't have much time but was glad to get in a few miles.  I ran down the canel and it was a nice morning.  Felt pretty good the whole way.

32:59 (8:15 avg)

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Another snowy day so ran on the TM.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.500.000.000.003.50

Cabo:  Vacation with my wife this week so not running much. Ran on the TM since not a great area around the hotel.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Easy day just trying to get some miles in.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Cold and snowy outside so ran easy on the TM.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Still left over snow on the roads so stayed inside on the TM.  Easy run today.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Finally got outside and was able to run.  Nice to get out.  It has been a long winter.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Nice day outside today.  It was around 40 with light wind.  Nice to be able to get out and breathe some fresh air.

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 18:19:05 from 207.162.186.109

Looks like the weather forecast is looking up. Being able to run outside is so nice. Good job on sticking with it...

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

It was a beautiful day today.  Best of the year by far (50, sunny). Felt great to be outside and not bundled up.  Ran at a decent pace and felt good.

40:08 (8:02 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Big change in the weather. It was cold (35) and raining this morning with about 25 mph winds. Stayed inside on the TM and just ran easy.

40:24 (8:05 avg)

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Cold and very windy this morning so stayed on the TM.  Just ran easy and trying to get in the miles.  

41:19 (8:16 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 13:46:47 from 141.221.191.225

Man, winter has just been harsh for you back there. My Dad was just back in Shelbyville visit family (mom was sick) and the weather was nasty.

Hope you and the family are well.

From JimF on Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 07:54:01 from 98.222.218.178

Yes, it has been rough and I have been kind of baby running outside this year. That means a lot of time on the TM. Hope you are doing well.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Beautiful day out today.  Went to show choir competition then ran when I got home.  It was about 56 with some wind.  Felt good and ran easy.  It was great to be outside on such a nice day.

49:19 (8:13 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 6.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Had a cold front move back through so was cool (32) and light wind.  I felt kind of tired today but the run went pretty good.  Good pace for feeling sluggish.

40:19 (8:04 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Nice morning today with temp around 45 but windy.  I felt pretty good and just took it easy.  Now that weather is getting better I hope to get back into running every day.  

41:29 (8:18 avg)

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Bob on Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 06:08:56 from 67.176.195.62

Hi Jim, I'm back on the FRB once again. Hope all is well with you and your family.

From JimF on Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 13:43:40 from 98.222.218.178

Glad to hear from you. I have been on and off running this year and not really keeping up with it. Just life and other priorities right now. I hope you and your family are doing well and glad you are back on. Maybe you will inspire me to get going more consistently. Thanks

From Bob on Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 13:18:02 from 70.194.104.138

Yes, all doing well with the typical teenage drama from time to time. Busy with all kinds of stuff. Have to run before work most of the time. Hoping I can bounce back. No ultras planned anymore because those were what put me in the overtraining hole I think.

From Hillbilly Runner on Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 18:08:12 from 207.162.186.109

Hey, Jim hope thing are going good. I can really relate to life and other priorites but running and cycling give me a place to go that relaxes me and gives me some kind of outlet that I need to survive in this busy crazy world.

From jtshad on Wed, May 28, 2014 at 07:50:38 from 141.221.191.225

Hope all is well with you. Missing you on the blog.

From Hillbilly Runner on Wed, May 28, 2014 at 16:06:37 from 207.162.186.109

Ditto on that Bro.!!!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

It has been a long time since I have been keeping up on the blog.  I have just had a busy time in my life and other things have taken priority.  I have been running some but not nearly what I would consider normal.  Just about 3 or 4 miles about 3 or 4 days a week.  Just enough to not totally lose my conditioning.  I am starting to get back into a more consistent routine and hope I can continue this.  

Did an easy 5 miles today and felt pretty good.  It was a really nice morning and enjoyed being out on such a great day.  I didn't wear the watch and just ran by feel.

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

It was raining this morning but was able to get in my run during a break in the rain.  Otherwise it was a nice day.  Ran easy and felt ok.  I was a little tired today.  

32:58 (8:15 avg)

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Looked like it might storm this morning so just ran laps in the neighborhood.  Didn't get rained on so was kind of a boring run.  I felt pretty good and just ran easy.

42:02 (8:25 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Honolulu, HI:  It was raining hard this morning so had to run on the TM.  After a couple of miles I noticed it stopped raining so went outside and finished up.  Felt pretty good after the travel and just took it easy.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Honolulu, HI:  Nice morning today.  I ran up to the Diamond Head point and back.  Felt good today but just ran easy.  

44:45 (8:51 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Comments
From rAtTLeTrAp on Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 21:49:39 from 98.203.229.149

I don't see how anybody can run there with that humidity .

From JimF on Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 12:30:02 from 98.222.218.178

Its not too bad. There is usually a good breeze so that makes it feel better plus I go out before sunrise. Hope you are doing well!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Honolulu, HI:  Ran down the canal and then back along the beach this morning.  It was a nice easy run and I felt good.  Just trying to get back into the routine of regular running.

 

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Got in a quick run this morning before heading out on a trip.  Ran easy and just stayed in my neighborhood.  Been busy the last few days and it was nice to get out again.

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 4.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Wed, Jul 09, 2014 at 16:24:43 from 208.87.234.180

Hey Jim, you still out there pounding the pavement somewhere? I hope everything is going "Good" for you. I know life gets busy but if you don't keep the wheels greased they get rusty.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

Been on vacation to Paris and London for the last two weeks.  I thought I would run some while I was there but spent all the time with the family sightseeing, etc.  Missed running but wouldn't trade it for the great times with the family.  Now it is time to get back into the running mode.  Just started off with an easy run and will try to run every other day for a week or so until I get back into a rountine.  Looking forward to getting back in shape before the fall so I can try some races.  It has been awhile since I have done any racing so would like to get back out there.

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 3.00
Comments
From jtshad on Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 12:44:18 from 141.221.191.225

Welcome home, it looks like you had a great time. Nice way to spend time with the family.

From JimF on Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 14:12:26 from 98.222.218.178

Thanks! We had a great time. Looks like you and your family have been having a great summer. Hope you all are doing well.

From Mark on Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 07:40:29 from 96.252.190.179

That sounds like an amazing vacation. I would like to go back there some day.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Nice morning today.  Just another easy run as I try to get this old body back into a regular running schedule.

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Super morning today.  Temp in the upper 50's and felt like a fall day.  Felt pretty good but just ran easy.  Started off slow and got into a better pace after a mile or so.  

34:55 (8:44 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Great morning today.  It was cool with no wind.  Felt good just continuing to try to get back to normal running.  Next week will try to get in at least 5 days plus add some miles then hopefully the next week I can go back to full time running.

34:15 (8:34 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Warming up today but not too bad.  I felt pretty good this morning but just continued the easy running.  Nice start to the week and just need to get into the routine.

34:02 (8:31 avg)

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Huntsville, AL:  Warm morning but not too bad.  Felt pretty good and ran easy.

33:05 (8:16 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Huntsville, AL:  Warm and humid morning.  Felt good this morning.  Just a nice easy run.

42:16 (8:25 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Nice morning for running.  Cool with no wind.  Felt good and ran easy.

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 4.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Fri, Aug 01, 2014 at 06:12:55 from 208.87.234.180

The weather has been "Great" for running this summer. Nice run!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Nice morning to run.  Really hit and miss right now with running but just getting out when I can and feel like it.  Hope to get a little more consistent but not worring about it right now.

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Honolulu, HI:  Nice morning here.  Just ran down the canal to the beach.  Felt good but ran pretty easy.  It was pretty windy this morning.  

35:38 (8:55 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Comments
From jtshad on Tue, Aug 05, 2014 at 10:29:46 from 141.221.191.225

Ah, another business trip to the islands...work hard but enjoy the time there. Do a lap around Diamond Head for me...or just have a cookie at the Honolulu Cookie Company for me.

From JimF on Thu, Aug 07, 2014 at 22:04:46 from 166.137.8.77

Always great running out here as you know. Also, lots of good food. Glad to be able to get out of town before the storms hit. Hope you and your family are doing well!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Honolulu, HI:  It was warm and humid this morning and just had a nice easy run.  Glad to be heading home today and beating the storm.  

36:17 (9:04 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Nice morning for running.  Just an easy run.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Another great day for running. Felt good and ran easy.

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Great morning.  It felt like fall with temp around 50.  Felt a little tired today but good run.

33:15 (8:19 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 4.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Mon, Aug 18, 2014 at 19:09:51 from 208.87.234.180

I bet it doesn't feel like fall this week, summer has come back for a visit!!!!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Easy 5 miles today in nice weather.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

A little warmer today but not too bad.  Felt good today.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Just an easy run through the neighborhood.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

Got in late from taking my daughter back to college and slept a little later today so had to cut it short today.  It was warmer this morning than it has been in awhile.

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 3.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 19:36:47 from 208.87.234.180

The "Heat" is on but maybe not for too long. If we can hold on for another week maybe we'll get some relief. Way to get out there and "Getter Done"

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Just another easy run.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Easy run in the morning.  Ran a normal route but got chaced by a dog that I had never seen before.  He was really coming after me and lucky to get him back without a problem.

 

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

Huntsville, AL:  Got in late last night and had early meetings so short quick run this morning.  Pretty humid.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 3.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Huntsville, AL:  A little warm and humid this morning but felt pretty good.  Just an easy run.

34:12 (8:33 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
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From Hillbilly Runner on Tue, Sep 09, 2014 at 18:49:59 from 208.87.237.180

Hey Jim how's Huntsville besides "Hot". I'm toying with the idea of running the Rocket City Marathon this year but probably won't. It looks like they've got a new course. I haven't found a elevation chart of it yet.

From JimF on Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 12:21:30 from 98.222.218.178

Rocket City is a great marathon. I ran it twice and that is where I got my PR. I have seen what they have done with the course but hopefully they will take out so of the turns and the one hill. It would be really fast then. Good luck with your training.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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Had a virus the last few days and didn't feel very good.  Better today so got back out again.  Easy run.

34:06 (8:31 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Went hiking over the weekend to the Smoky Mountains so didn't get any running in but hiked around 23 miles.  I was a little sore today in the hips but it felt better as I ran and gelt good after.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Easy run.

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

Short easy run today had to get back and get some things done.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 3.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Visited Ashtin at college over the weekend.  Felt really good today.

34:33 (8:38 avg)

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 4.00
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From jtshad on Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 13:15:50 from 141.221.191.225

Hope she is doing well (and you too of course!).

Like seeing your activity on YouVersion!

We might be looking at coming back to Shelbyville in November. If so, I will let you know and maybe we could meet up for a run or dinner.

From JimF on Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 16:53:32 from 98.222.218.178

Thanks! She is doing well probably better than me since I miss her so much. Ha. Yes, the new Youversion is cool since you can follow people and get some ideas on devotions to do. It would be great is you can make it out in Nov. Would love to get together and catch up. Hope you and your family are doing well!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Honolulu, HI: Out early on a nice morning.  Ran down the canal to Diamond Head.  Nice run today.

 

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Honolulu, HI:  Another nice morning and did the same run down the canel to Diamond Head.  Felt pretty good today.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Honolulu, HI:  Little warmer and humid this morning.  Ran the same route down the canal to Diamond Head.  Felt pretty good and ready to head home tomorrow.

 

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
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From Hillbilly Runner on Wed, Oct 01, 2014 at 18:54:40 from 208.87.234.180

Nice Run. It's always nice to get home.

Safe travels!!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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I strained a muscle in my back a couple of days ago and wasn't able to get around very well much less run.  It felt better today so was able to get out for a few miles.  Should be back to 100% by Monday.  It was cool (44) and windy today.  

24:44 (8:15 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 3.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Started out running outside but it started to rain pretty hard so ran back to the house and finished on the treadmill.  Felt pretty good today.

 

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 4.00
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From Hillbilly Runner on Tue, Oct 07, 2014 at 20:06:39 from 208.87.234.180

Nice run Jim, I don't know about you but I'm ready for some cool and Dry weather

From Bob on Wed, Oct 08, 2014 at 07:38:52 from 163.191.36.14

I hope you are enjoying these fall temps.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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Running short on time so got in a quick 3 miles.

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 3.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Easy run today.  Felt pretty good.

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Cool this morning but nice day for running.  Felt good today and enjoyed the beautiful sunrise.

42:29 (8:30 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Just a nice easy run today.

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

On vacation with the family and everyone sleep a little later this morning so I got out for a quick run.  Beautiful morning today in Orlando.

 

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 3.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Easy run in the morning.  Felt good.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

Got out a little later today.  It was a beautiful day.

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 3.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

It was a cool morning (42) but felt nice running.  Actally ran 3 days in a row.  This is a start.  It has been awhile.  I am hoping to get back to a more consistent schedule.

 

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

It was a cool morning (41) but supposed to get colder and windy as the day went on so glad to be able to get out and get it done.

 

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Very cool today (42) and pretty windy.  Felt pretty good today on just an easy run.  Glad to get in 5 days of running this week.  It has been awhile since I have done this.  Hope I can make this more the norm.

42:01 (8:24 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

Honolulu, HI:  Didn't feel to good this morning.  Just ran 3 down the canal.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 3.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Honolulu, HI:  Felt better today.  Ran down the canal and to Diamond Head.  Nice morning and good run.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Honolulu, HI:  Had a morning flight so didn't have much time.  Glad to get a few miles in.  Down the canal and then to the beach.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

San Diego, CA:  Ran a few miles during a break in the meetings in the afternoon.  It was pretty warm out so just ran on TM.  Felt good.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

San Diego, CA: Beautiful morning. Ran along the harbor which is was beautiful. Felt pretty good.

 

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 6.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

It was cool (42) this morning with some wind.  Felt really good this morning after a couple of days off.  

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

It was warm today (52) but very windy.  A cold front is moving in so things will definitely change over the next few days.  Felt good today.  Ran about a mile at around 7:20 pace.  I have done anything but run easy for a long time so need to start mixing it up again.

40:22 (8:05 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

It was very cold out today for this time of year (25) and windy.  I'm not really ready for this weather so ran on the TM today.  Felt good and just ran easy.

Saucony Virrata Miles: 5.00
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From rockness18 on Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 15:15:50 from 69.77.136.184

Training for anything? Good to see you out and running!

From JimF on Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 18:57:34 from 98.222.219.68

Not yet. Just trying to get back in the routine. This has been a rough year running wise. Thanks. How is everything with you? Should be a little nicer running weather this winter for you.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

It was really cold this morning so ran inside on the TM.  Wife's family is visiting so didn't have a lot of time so cut it short today.  Had some tightness/pain in left hip so just ran easy.  

Saucony Virrata Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

Another cold and snowy morning so ran on the TM.  I have cracked the deck on the TM so it is difficult to run on and I think it is causing some pain in the hip because of the way my foot is landing.  Now looking for a new TM.  Had to cut the run short because I didn't want to mess up my hip any more.

 

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 3.00
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From Bob on Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 12:02:11 from 163.191.36.14

If everything else is ok, I would just replace the deck on the TM. Upgrade to a commercial grade deck if possible.

From JimF on Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 12:16:50 from 98.222.219.68

Thanks for the tip but unfortunately it is not in very good shape so not sure I want to put any more money in it. The way the weather is going I might be using it a lot this winter. How is everything going for you? Hope all is well.

From Hillbilly Runner on Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 13:38:01 from 173.191.121.34

I give into the weather sometimes and hit the TM but I use the one at the gym. The things are expensive if you get a good one that you can actually have a decent run on. Good Luck... You might find a good deal on one this time of year.

From JimF on Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 13:29:29 from 98.222.219.68

Seems like I am giving in more and more to the weather as I get older or maybe just because these past two years have been so cold. Probably need to look at the gym option but have been spoiled by having a TM at home. I will need to do something because the weather is not getting any better.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

A little warmer today but still cold and very windy for this time of year.  Glad to get a few miles in outside today but wind made it tough going.  Hopeing for a break in this weather.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

A little warmer today (41) with some wind and light rain.  Felt good today and just ran easy.  Glad to get outside after a couple of days off.

41:15 (8:15 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Nasty rainy day outside so ran inside on my new TM.  Much better than the old one and glad to have the option of running inside on days like today.  Felt pretty good today but just ran easy.

34:15 (8:34 avg)

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Cold day out this morning and very windy.  Ran on the TM and felt good.  New TM is working out good.  Still not crazy about the TM but glad I have the option on days like today.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Another cold windy morning so ran inside. The run was really easy today so always nice to have days like this.

Saucony Virrata Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

Ran the Drumstick Dash with my daughter.  It was cold (26) and snowing but we had a great time.  She has not been running lately because of college but did a great job.  We just crusied along between 9:30 and 10:00 pace.  It was great getting out with her before having Thanksgiving at the house.  Happy Thanksgiving.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 3.00
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From Hillbilly Runner on Sat, Nov 29, 2014 at 17:01:45 from 207.162.186.109

Great run... Anytime you get to run a race with your daughter it has to be fun. Hope you and your family had a Great Thanksgiving.

From JimF on Mon, Dec 01, 2014 at 09:30:17 from 98.222.218.233

Thanks! I do cherish these times. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving as well.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Beautiful morning today (58) with some light wind.  Was able to get in a quick run before church.  Nice to be out in shorts and short sleeves this time of year.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

It was raining and cold this morning.  That is not a combination that I like so ran inside on the TM.  Felt easy this morning.

42:41 (8:32 avg)

Saucony Virrata Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

We had some icy rain/snow this morning which made it pretty slick out.  Ran inside on the TM.  Just a real easy run followed by some core work.

 

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Honolulu, HI: Great morning.  Ran down the canal up to Diamond Head.  Felt good today and enjoyed the morning and watching the sun rise.

 

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 6.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Honolulu, HI:  Another nice morning.  Ran down the canal and picked it up on the way back.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Honolulu, HI:  Ran down the canal again but just ran real easy.  Nice morning.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

I got back from Hawaii yesterday and was pretty wiped out plus my wife's Birthday so didn't get a run in.  It was decent outside today (38) and windy but after a week in Hawaii I didn't feel like go outside so just ran on the TM.  Felt pretty good but still tired from the trip back.

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

It was warm (40) this morning but pretty windy so felt cool.  I felt pretty good today but just an easy run.

41:16 (8:15 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Rainy and windy this morning so ran inside on the TM.  Just a real easy run.  Legs were a little tired today.

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

We had some snow and ice last night so a little slick out this morning.  Stayed inside on the TM.  Felt good but ran easy.

42:40 (8:32 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Cold, windy and snowing today.  Ran an easy 4 miles on the TM. 

Saucony Virrata Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Ran inside on the TM.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Cold and raining outside today so ran inside on the TM.

Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Nice day outside today.  Good to get out and run a few miles.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Cold and windy this morning so just ran inside on the TM.

Saucony Virrata Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Cool (42) and misty with some wind.  Felt good after a couple of days off celebrating Christmas.  Good to be out breathing the fresh air.

41:36 (8:17 avg)

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.000.000.000.002.00

Just ran a couple of miles between family activities.  Just trying to get some running in while being able to enjoy having the family together.

Saucony Virrata Miles: 2.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Very cold and windy this morning so ran inside on the TM.  Felt pretty good but just ran easy.

Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
519.700.000.000.00519.70
Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Miles: 235.00Saucony Kinvara 3 (Green) Miles: 122.20Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 95.00Saucony Virrata Miles: 32.00
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