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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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Saucony Ride 10 Lifetime Miles: 70.05
Total Distance
78.00
Adidas SNG Boost 6 Miles: 42.00Saucony Kinvara 5.1 Miles: 9.00Saucony Ride 7.2 Miles: 12.00
Race: Veteran's Day 10K (6.214 Miles) 00:32:06, Place overall: 4, Place in age division: 2
Total Distance
10.00

This was the last tune-up race for Philly and it was just that: a good tune-up. The most important thing was that I competed and raced against guys today and put together a decent performance. 

While technically a PR, I feel I have much greater capability in the 10K than what I ran today. This is not surprising because I am in marathon shape, and fine marathon shape at that. I found it difficult to run much faster than 5:10 in the wind of Haine's point but I feel I could run forever at 5:25 pace. I'm not that tired from the effort. Even at 5:10-15 pace it did not feel hard but my legs were accumulating lactate at a faster rate than I could clear it at the end and they were shot going down the homestretch. I could still feel Wednesday's heavy workout in my legs. It also probably didn't help that I went out so fast (it felt so easy!)

Basically I'm in great marathon shape but my legs aren't all there for the 10K which is ok since the marathon is the main goal. I'll have time to attack the short races and add additional VO2 and speed training to a lighter mileage load during the winter/spring and it's going to be a lot of fun not having to put all my eggs in the marathon basket. 

Results

 

Adidas SNG Boost 6 Miles: 4.00
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Total Distance
14.00

AM: 7 easy + standard core routine, stretch, foam rolling

PM: 7 easy

couldn't sleep last night until after midnight. I'm all wound up with stress from buying a new car last night and I have plenty to do today to make sure I have my finances/insurance/etc arranged. I couldn't get out of bed until later so could only get 7 in.

Adidas SNG Boost 6 Miles: 14.00
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Total Distance
9.00

AM: 2.5 WU 400, 800, 1200, 1200, 400  2 CD

PM: off. too exhausted and not feeling well

Had to cut the workout short since I am not feeling recovered well. This is because I barely slept the last two nights worrying about my new car, saving money, and getting my student loans paid off. My legs did not feel well. On top of this I'm alone at work and under more stress.  I need to chill, relax, and recover soon because the marathon is looming.

Saucony Kinvara 5.1 Miles: 9.00
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Total Distance
14.00

AM: 9 easy + alternate core routine, stretch, foam rolling.

PM: 5 easy

finally a relaxing stress relieving run this morning.

Adidas SNG Boost 6 Miles: 14.00
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Total Distance
12.00

AM: 7 easy + standard core routine, stretch, foam rolling

PM: 5 easy

 

Saucony Ride 7.2 Miles: 12.00
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Total Distance
9.00

AM: 2.6 WU 5K tempo 2 CD  (5:28, 5:18, 5:12, 38 = 16:36)

Did not crush the tempo since it makes no sense to do so. I have no short races coming up and only the marathon to worry about and I won't be going any faster than 5:25-5:40 pace the whole time there. Taper is proceeding alright but I hate marathon tapering. In fact, I don't care much for the marathon but I'm going to destroy this race once and for all.

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Total Distance
10.00

AM: 10 easy

Drove up to Carderock for a lovely fall run by Great Falls. It's nice to get awAy from the city. Taper is proceeding as planned. My easy pace is faster with no change in effort level

Adidas SNG Boost 6 Miles: 10.00
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Total Distance
78.00
Adidas SNG Boost 6 Miles: 42.00Saucony Kinvara 5.1 Miles: 9.00Saucony Ride 7.2 Miles: 12.00
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