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Week starting May 29, 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
25.90	0.00	8.70	0.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	35.10

Mizuno Miles: 10.90	Hoka Clifton Lite Miles: 3.90	Asics DS-Trainer Miles: 15.20	Nike Zoom Structure Miles: 6.10

Weight: 0.00

Sun, May 29, 2016

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
10.90	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.90

Wash Creek loop - 1:26

Super awesome run with Travis and Karl on mountain bikes. Took the main road up then took the ridge trail between Wash Creek and Alder Creek. Super nice views and a fun rolling trail at the top. Steep on the way back down and my legs were pretty cashed but it was a blast. Gained over 1100'.

Mizuno Miles: 10.90

Weight: 0.00

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Mon, May 30, 2016

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
3.90	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	3.90

Canal banks - 30:05

Felt horrible and super slow at the beginning of the run, then picked it up and felt better as I continued. Overall pace of 7:42/mile.

Hoka Clifton Lite Miles: 3.90

Weight: 0.00

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Tue, May 31, 2016

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
1.50	0.00	3.20	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.70

Greenbelt - 32:45

20 minute tempo run at 6:19/mile. Didn't feel too bad, although it was pretty hot and breezy. The effort to run 6:20/mile pace is getting much easier.

Asics DS-Trainer Miles: 5.70

Weight: 0.00

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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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Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
25.90	0.00	8.70	0.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	35.10

Mizuno Miles: 10.90	Hoka Clifton Lite Miles: 3.90	Asics DS-Trainer Miles: 15.20	Nike Zoom Structure Miles: 6.10

Weight: 0.00

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