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Location:

Fairfax,VA,

Member Since:

May 31, 2012

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Post High School Road PRs

Mile         4:30 (2016)

5K          15:24 (2017)

10K        31:48 (2018)

10M       52:23 (2017)

Half     1:09:14 (2018)

Mar.    2:29:41 (2015)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Stay injury free, consistently train, and enjoy running

PR in the 5K,10K,10M, half marathon

 

 

 

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

2019 Race Schedule

1/1               New Years Day 5k (1st, 16:08)

2/3               For The Love 10k 

3/16             Shamrock Half Marathon

4/7               Cherry Blossom 10 Mile

4/28             NJ Marathon ?

 

9/29             Berlin Marathon

 

 

Personal:

Live near DC in Fairfax, VA. Hoping to train tough and see what I've got before time and other responsibilities catch up to me.

 

 

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Race: Cherry Blossom 9.39 Miler (9.39 Miles) 00:48:45, Place overall: 24, Place in age division: 16
Total Distance
15.00

Updated to relfect actual course distance of 9.39 miles

There was a major accident in Potomac Park where a woman was hit by a guy on a motorcycle, causing race officials to shorten the course which has been re-measured at 9.54 miles. However, this would assume 5:06 pace and that I went 5:02 pace or slightly better for the 1.54 miles in the middle, which I'm not so sure about, though not impossible since I did make a move to get ahead of a pack of GRC guys and my fourth mile was 5:05.  Two different garmin readings read 9.44 and 9.45 for the course so I will go with 9.45. In fact, time bonuses for the professional elites may not happen, since people have called into question the legitimacy of the course re-measurement. Here's what I do know from the splits I was able to take:

5:10, 5:17, 5:08, 5:05, xx, 5:08, 5:14, 5:16, 5:09

5:10 avg. first 4, 5:11 avg. for last 4. Assuming the course was 9.45  9.39 I ran 5:09 5:11 pace for that distance. However, the easiest way to know what I may have been able to run for ten miles would be to assume that the two additional miles in there would be 5:11 and 5:12 since that's what I averaged overall for those 8 miles the distance. That would put me somewhere between 51:30-51:40 51:50-52:00 which is a great 10 mile for me right now--even better than my 1:09:45 half. The results estimate my 10 mile time at 51:57.

How the race played out

Perfect weather, low wind, felt great. First mile, 5:10-wow so fast, no effort! 10:27 through two miles. Tried to contain it a bit and run smart but I was just flowing-a really great feeling. 15:36, and 20:41 through 4 miles. Ran with a pack of GRC guys for a bit before I gunned it when the course diverted, missed 1.5 or so in there before an accurate course marker could be found.

Paul  pushed the pace a bit and was ahead of me for a little while before I decided to risk it and put in the long drive toward the finish. I was falling off pace a bit due to my mid race exuberance, running completely alone but obviously pushed very hard in that last mile and I was gaining on Jerry and Kieran (two other very fast local guys) but they were too far ahead to catch.

Race Video I'm actually listed in the open results since I'm top 25! Considering the international caliber of this race with professionals, I'll take 24th as a club runner. I wonder what the top "guys with full time jobs other than running" results were ;)

All in all I've once again exceeded my expectations. All those drab winter days running twice a day, the long marathon paced strength workouts, the Friday nights in avoiding all the drinking, all the foam rolling, gym work, pool work, and early bed times were totally worth it. Having my coach George keep me even and having my training partners Greg, Marty, Susanna, and Doug there to help me stay motivated and push past my limits have helped me tremendously. I wouldn't be having so much fun running fast without them!

There's nothing quite like a well executed race and the feeling of pushing past your limits. It not only opens up possibilities in athletics, but in all facets of life. Persevere through life and Believe in yourself!

Beautiful full blossom Cherry Trees

Photo By Cheryl Young

Results

On to the marathon!

Saucony Ride 6 Miles: 5.50
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Total Distance
12.00

AM: 7 miles

PM: 5 easy + foam rolling. Now I'm sore from yesterday.

looks like hopes for top three at Glass City may be premature....two older Kenyans with seed times of 2:21 and two 2:22 are on the entrants list as well as a dude gunning for sub 2:20. Not to mention another 2:24 guy and my own teammate who is  a 2:26 guy. It's gonna be a race people...95% chance of rain in the forcast that day as well.

Adidas SNG Boost Miles: 12.00
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Total Distance
14.00

AM: 9 easy + standard core routine

PM: 5 easy

raining

Adidas SNG Boost Miles: 14.00
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Total Distance
15.00

AM: 9 easy + alternate core routine

PM: 5 easy + drills/strides + barefoot run

Saucony Ride 6 Miles: 14.00
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Total Distance
14.00

AM: 9 easy + standard core routine, foam rolling

PM: 5 easy

and so, my marathon taper begins tomorrow.

Saucony Ride 6 Miles: 14.00
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Total Distance
9.00

2.5 WU 2x3200m cruise intervals with 800m recovery between. 2 CD

10:38 (5:26/5:12), 10:24 (5:14, 5:11)

Tired today but it's officially taper time so this weekend will be light

Saucony Kinvara 5 Miles: 9.00
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Total Distance
10.00

10 easy and foam rolling. A perfect sunny spring day. I was runing and a guy on a bike passing me with a Kenyan accent turned and said "The Kenyans are coming." I said "yes, indeed." In fact, there are two C-list Kenyans running the race next week and the'll give me a run for my money.

Saucony Ride 6 Miles: 10.00
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Total Distance
89.00
Saucony Ride 6 Miles: 43.50Adidas SNG Boost Miles: 26.00Saucony Kinvara 5 Miles: 9.00
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