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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
Sat, Apr 10, 2010
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.000.000.000.0012.00

Another nice day in Indiana.  It was around 58 but still windy.  Today's plan was a med-long run just easy after yesterday's faster run.  I felt pretty good today and everything seems to be heading in the right direction.  I just ran by feel and tired to stay relaxed and keep it easy.  It felt good to keep it in the 7:40 pace range which is good because last week it was a struggle at that pass.  It seems like the body is starting to respond to the taper.

Today was the first day I could see the advanced forecast for Boston and it looked good (mid 50's).  I just hope it is not windy.  I am tired to the wind already.

1:31:58 (7:40 avg)

Saucony Tangent 3 Miles: 12.00
Comments
From Barry on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 14:07:02 from 67.61.235.198

It is really amazing to me how the body has such a hard time cutting back on mileage. Anyway, great run and good luck at Boston next weekend. The best thing to do if it is windy is to run behind someone. LOL

From rockness18 on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 17:38:58 from 75.16.161.162

Love the 10-day weather report :). If it holds, it also has a light wind coming from the west. Perfect! Nice to see you feeling better towards the end of the week. Eat well and get your rest!

From JimF on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 21:47:16 from 67.162.67.145

Barry, thanks! Not sure what to expect at Boston but I'm going to give it my best.

Dave, good weather would be nice. What are your plans for the race? If possible, it would be nice to get together.

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