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June 2016

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Member Since:

Nov 25, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

I've been running since junior high. Ran middle distance in college with a PB of 1:52 for the 800 meters, then continued running with varying degrees of seriousness throughout my 20's and 30's. Moved up in distance and even ran three marathons (2:43 PB). Now just trying to stay in shape and find balance in life in my 40's.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Work out 30 minutes a day, six days a week

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay healthy and consistent.

Personal:

Married with 3 children. Work as a school counselor.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Nike Air Streak Lifetime Miles:						43.30
Asics DS-Trainer Lifetime Miles:						395.50
Asics Trail Lifetime Miles:						78.20
Five Fingers Lifetime Miles:						10.00
Saucony Progrid Guide Lifetime Miles:						344.10
Road Bike Miles Lifetime Miles:						395.40
Single Speed Miles Lifetime Miles:						12.50
Hoka Clifton Lite Lifetime Miles:						582.30
Nike Zoom Structure Lifetime Miles:						542.00
Hoka Infinite Lifetime Miles:						130.00
Scott Lifetime Miles:						108.20

Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
21.90	0.00	5.50	0.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	27.90

Nike Zoom Structure Miles: 8.30	Asics DS-Trainer Miles: 9.50	Road Bike Miles Miles: 4.00	Hoka Clifton Lite Miles: 1.40	Nike Zoom Elite Miles: 5.10

Weight: 0.00

Wed, Jun 01, 2016

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
3.20	0.00	0.00	0.30	0.00	0.00	0.00	3.50

Hyatt Hidden Lakes trails - 27:41

Was near the trails so I decided to run a few laps around the park. Nice trails but lots of bugs out tonight. Did 3 pickups the last half mile.

Nike Zoom Structure Miles: 3.50

Weight: 0.00

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Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
2.40	0.00	0.00	0.20	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.60

Neighborhoods - 20:01

Super tired this evening - 4 hours of sleep last night. Just a quick jog and a few pickups. Half marathon on Saturday.

Nike Zoom Structure Miles: 2.60

Weight: 0.00

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Sat, Jun 04, 2016

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
4.00	0.00	5.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	9.50

Spirit of the Magic Valley Half Marathon - DNF at mile 9

6:12, 6:17 for first 2 miles, then calves started to go. Directed off course with another runner before mile 3, ended up shorting the course by at least a minute or two. By mile 4 both feet asleep and calves cramping. Loosened shoes at mile 6, stretched calves, walked and hobbled a mile or two, felt pop in calf just before mile 9 and was done.

Not sure why the lower leg problems in the last 2 races but my guesses:

* Too few overall miles

* Not enough longer workouts/tempos to simulate a half marathon

* Inadequate warmup/stretching

* Shoes - maybe I need to wear sturdy trainers all the time. I'm not running fast enough and weigh too much to try racing in flats or even somewhat lightweight trainers.

A few days off for now as the left calf is in bad shape. Swelling has gone down but it's still pretty sore to walk around on.

Asics DS-Trainer Miles: 9.50

Weight: 0.00

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Sun, Jun 05, 2016

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00

Recumbent bike 4.3 miles

Hot tub to loosen up calf

Weight: 0.00

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Mon, Jun 13, 2016

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
2.20	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.20

Canal banks - NT

Easy, tenative jog to test out the calf. Not ready yet.

Nike Zoom Structure Miles: 2.20

Weight: 0.00

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Tue, Jun 14, 2016

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
1.40	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	1.40

Ran 1.4 miles, then walked home due to the calf still hurting.

Biked 4 miles but pushing down on the pedals actually hurt a little bit too. Looking at some more time off.

Road Bike Miles Miles: 4.00	Hoka Clifton Lite Miles: 1.40

Weight: 0.00

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Mon, Jun 20, 2016

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
3.60	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	3.60

From Fit Mania - 40+

Did a walk/jog but even that hurt the calf 22 minutes in.

Weight: 0.00

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Wed, Jun 22, 2016

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00

20 minute circuit in back yard

Weight: 0.00

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Thu, Jun 23, 2016

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00

15 minutes core in hotel in Eugene

Weight: 0.00

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Fri, Jun 24, 2016

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
2.40	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.40

Eugene river path - 21+

Ran from hotel in a.m.

Also 20 minutes weights at hotel workout room

Nike Zoom Elite Miles: 2.40

Weight: 0.00

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Mon, Jun 27, 2016

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
2.70	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.70

Beach - 22+

Jogged from the beach house.

Nike Zoom Elite Miles: 2.70

Weight: 0.00

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Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
21.90	0.00	5.50	0.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	27.90

Nike Zoom Structure Miles: 8.30	Asics DS-Trainer Miles: 9.50	Road Bike Miles Miles: 4.00	Hoka Clifton Lite Miles: 1.40	Nike Zoom Elite Miles: 5.10

Weight: 0.00

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