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Location:

Miramar,fl,USA

Member Since:

Jul 29, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

 Started running May 2008.

Ran the Miami Corporate Run:  24.17

My next 5k was during Independance weekend: 21:42

Short-Term Running Goals:

I want to qualify for Boston.  I need to run a marathon under 3:10

To finish a 5K in under 20 mins

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run Boston, New York, London and just stay running

Personal:

I have a wonderful wife and my pride and joy of a year.  I know that running marathons are hard, but you should see the hard work that my wife does to keeps our baby healthy.
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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Sun, Feb 22, 2009
Total Distance
26.20

Ran my second marathon.  I was going for 3:50, but somewhere around mile 18 I started to slow down.  My legs started to get really tired.  Then around mile 26 I got a cramp in my left hamstring.  I had to stop completely for about 5 minutes.  My finished time was 4:20.  I need to find something to help me with the soreness while I am running, and also to help me avoid cramps during my marathons.

Night Sleep Time: 4.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 4.00
Comments
From jun on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 10:52:53

Wow. Was this a race or were you just out for the distance?

Nice job for a Monday.

And to help with cramping . . . .

Water

Water

Water

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 11:42:13

I'm sure you learned a lot and will continue to get closer to your goals. What I have found helpful for cramping late in the race is a slower start and a more nutritious diet, especially the week before the race. A friend of mine uses Tums to take in extra calcium while running. I don't know if that works or not but it might be worth a try. Cramps = very frustrating. Enjoy your recovery. :)

From Eric Day on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 16:17:02

My only suggestion would be mileage. Your mileage is too low for a full marathon. You need to increment your base mileage running six days a week. But take it easy.

From snoqualmie on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 17:03:52

Looking at your training again, I have to agree with E.D. -- more miles. And you ran a marathon last month too?!? You've got great potential there! Best wishes to you! :) Sno

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