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Marathon: 2:21:12 (Chicago); 2:20:41 (CIM)
Half Marathon: 1:05:45 (Long Beach)
10K: 30:03 (Portland)

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Tue, Jan 01, 2013
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28.000.000.00

AM - 20 miles, Long Run. Yeah, I've decided that long runs get bold font in addition to workouts from now on. Couldn't think of a better way to kick off the new year, and cap off my winter break training. Met the guys down in Lehi (Matt, Brandon, Mike, Chad, Toni, and Dan). A lot of the run was snowy and a bit slippery, so we kept the pace easy. Surprisingly after 10 days in AZ, I wasn't cold, so I didn't completely lose my edge. It was a nice loop w/ some good hills thrown in for good measure. Afterwards, Matt's wife had a nice breakfast spread waiting for us. Can't beat that! Happy New Year!

PM - 8 miles. 

Comments
From bdase on Tue, Jan 01, 2013 at 12:27:09 from 67.199.164.200

Happy new year Jake! Always fun to get to share some miles. Hope you enjoy the rest of your day. Again, awesome week last week. Thanks for making the drive down.

From Matt Poulsen on Tue, Jan 01, 2013 at 15:47:59 from 98.202.242.213

Thanks for driving down Jake. Awesome run. Your fitness is amazing. Always a pleasure to run with you. Happy New Year!

From Fritz on Tue, Jan 01, 2013 at 19:26:19 from 67.177.4.64

Monster year Jake and a quick start to yet another. Any mileage goals in mind for 2013? Do you think last year was harder on your body than this year because of the skiing? I am still in awe of the mileage and workouts you can put in day in and day out. I think a reasonable goal for me is 3,500 running miles considering I only did about 2,500 this year. To get there I know I will need to do some doubles and subscribe to the 8 min pace philosophy.

From Jake K on Tue, Jan 01, 2013 at 19:35:17 from 67.177.11.154

My goal is LESS miles this year. Keep the high weeks high, but I need to have better "down" periods after peak races... not just 3 easy days and then ramp it right back up. That needs to happen more frequently if I want to get faster. Having the gym membership and the pool will help with that. I don't like to waste money so I'll make sure I use it a lot.

I don't think either year was physically more demanding. Long ski days are hard but they are also so much fun that you forget that they are hard. The quality of miles I did this year went up a lot, but I was ready for it. My body has gotten very accustomed to the demands I put on it :-)

I think above anything else, if you're having fun w/ it and enjoy it, you can automatically handle a little bit more, b/c its not draining you mentally.

From Fritz on Tue, Jan 01, 2013 at 19:57:42 from 67.177.4.64

That makes sense. You have such a huge base that more down time would never hurt your fitness and should only help you come back stronger, mentally and physically.

I couldn't agree more that having fun is crucial to the equation. I really don't see myself at a 4,000+ running miles per year guy but lots of group runs and some doubles should get me closer.

From ACorn on Mon, Jan 07, 2013 at 22:37:00 from 24.2.76.146

Thanks for taking the time to write and share the last couple of posts.

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