Winning Back What I Lost

Week starting Apr 01, 2012

Previous WeekRecent EntriesHomeJoin Fast Running Blog Community!PredictorHealthy RecipesNeil's RacesFind BlogsMileage BoardTop Ten Excuses for Missing a RunTop Ten Training MistakesDiscussion ForumRace Reports Send A Private MessageMonth ViewYear View
Graph View
Next Week
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20082009201020112012201320142015
15% off for Fast Running Blog members at St. George Running Center!

Location:

Meridian,ID,US

Member Since:

Mar 31, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

PR's:

5K Beat Coach Pete Fun Run Boise, ID- 21:13(2009)

Meridan Barn Sour Days 10k, Meridian, ID- 41:32(2012)

Famous Potato Half Marathon, Boise, ID- 1:30:40 (2012)

Utah Valley Marathon, Provo, UT- 3:20:14 (2011)

Athlinks profile here.

Garmin Connect profile here.

Short-Term Running Goals:

2014 Racing Schedule and Goals: 

-Get healthy

-St. George Marathon, October 4, 2014, St. George, UT

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run at least one marathon every year until I buy the farm.

Qualify for Boston Marathon.

Personal:

Started running in November 2007 to get fit. Now I'm back almost to square one after back surgery. I did it once and I'll do it again.

"In truth, runners don't race other runners. They race against themselves: to conquer their wills, to transcend their weaknesses, to beat back their nightmares. And while a runner can't actually beat himself, he can beat his time. Even years into running, he can get better."  Running for His Life by Michael Hall. 

 

Favorite Blogs:
Click to donate
to Ukraine's Armed Forces
Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
New Balance MR 1400 Lifetime Miles: 392.77
Saucony Kinvara 2 Lifetime Miles: 424.41
Saucony Kinvara 3 Lifetime Miles: 438.89
Saucony Ride 5 Lifetime Miles: 235.68
Brooks Launch (Blue/Yellow) Lifetime Miles: 282.52
Hoka Rapa Nui Tarmac's Lifetime Miles: 181.17
Hoka Clifton (Blue)(2) Lifetime Miles: 164.15
Totals
Total Distance
65.81
Saucony Kinvara Miles: 7.62Saucony Tangent 4 (2) Miles: 16.61Nike LunaRacer +2 (2) Miles: 20.08New Balance MR 1400 Miles: 6.50Saucony Kinvara 2 Miles: 15.00
Mon, Apr 02, 2012
Total Distance
10.39

6AM: Back in Boise. Temp in the 20's, welcome home. :(  Easy recovery run of 6+ miles.

Noon: Another easy recovery run at lunchtime from AM Park (4+ miles). Fitness seems to be improving weekly.  Even a couple of weeks ago, running a double was much more difficult during the first few miles of the second run. Today, the legs felt springy and strong from the outset. That's something I guess.

Saucony Kinvara Miles: 4.14Saucony Tangent 4 (2) Miles: 6.25
Add Comment
Tue, Apr 03, 2012
Total Distance
13.38

515AM: Easy Medium Long Run. This run felt too laborious for such a slow pace. I really struggled to find a groove.  Got to bed late because I was catching up on all my DVR recordings that had backed up during vacation (Mad Men, Game of Thrones, 30 Rock, Southland, Daily Show, etc.). I usually don't have problems following the prescribed workouts but sleep and proper nutrition are another matter.  They're so crucial and yet I continue to neglect them.

Nike LunaRacer +2 (2) Miles: 13.38
Add Comment
Wed, Apr 04, 2012
Total Distance
6.50

6AM:  Easy recovery run. Very mild temps this morning for a change. Ran in shorts and a light jacket w/ no gloves or hat. 

New Balance MR 1400 Miles: 6.50
Add Comment
Thu, Apr 05, 2012
Total Distance
13.84

530AM: General Aerobic Run (10+miles). Sleepwalked through this run. I'm running on fumes this week from lack of sleep. Was supposed to go 13mi but my daughter missed the bus so I had to get her to school. I'll try to fit a short run in during lunch.

Noon: Easy 30 min run during lunch. Bright sunshine but still kind of brisk. 

Saucony Kinvara Miles: 3.48Saucony Tangent 4 (2) Miles: 10.36
Add Comment
Fri, Apr 06, 2012
Total Distance
6.70

630AM: Easy + speed (7 x 100m strides) TM run + 3 x single leg extensions & single leg press. 

Nike LunaRacer +2 (2) Miles: 6.70
Add Comment
Sat, Apr 07, 2012
Total Distance
15.00

Marathon pace workout: 1.5M warm; 12M @ goal MP (7:30/mi); 1.5M cool. Ran this workout on the Boise GB from Glenwood to Muni Park and back. 1st half was upwind and slight uphill. Felt pretty good until about mile 9. Tried fueling with sports beans this time but it didn't agree with me Had a total gut ache the last 4M. Not sure what I'm going to do if I can't fuel with beans or gels.

Saucony Kinvara 2 Miles: 15.00
Add Comment
Totals
Total Distance
65.81
Saucony Kinvara Miles: 7.62Saucony Tangent 4 (2) Miles: 16.61Nike LunaRacer +2 (2) Miles: 20.08New Balance MR 1400 Miles: 6.50Saucony Kinvara 2 Miles: 15.00
Debt Reduction Calculator
Featured Announcements
Most Recent Entries:
New Kids on the Blog
(need a welcome):
Lone Faithfuls
(need a comment):
Recent Comments: