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Member Since:

Aug 10, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon PR - 3:05 (3:06 at Boston)

Completed a dozen marathons and a handful of 50 mile ultras.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Consistent aerobic and strength training.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Participate in 5k and 10k races.

Personal:

I started more dedicated running and racing in my thirties. Eventually I developed symptomatic bradycardia and SVT which required a cardiac pacemaker implant and a cardiac cath ablation. It has taken a long time to get back to running consistently again. Counting my blessings and trying to remain more balanced with fitness.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	879.94

Tue, Mar 17, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
17.20	0.00	1.00	0.00	18.20

AM: Perfect weather for a run. Ran as my body dictated again and this time it ended up being a glorified jog. Felt great and I didn't want it to end, but have to get to work.

1:39:00 11 mi - 9:00 avg

PM: Sunny and nearly 70 dg. outside so I felt like taking an easy trot around the lake. I took it real slow in parts to take in the St. Pat's parade. I didn't want to go back to the desk.

1:00:13 7.2 mi - 8:22 avg (4 x "fast" fartleks, full recovery, no idea on pace)

2140 Red Miles: 18.20

Comments

From air darkhorse on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 11:22:21 from 98.97.238.102

Running the way you feel is always the best way to go most days. It's good to see someone out running for pleasure instead of always just training..

From JimF on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 12:56:03 from 166.129.119.50

Hope you are feeling better. Nice running so far this week even with the chest problem.

From Robert on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 14:40:38 from 206.195.193.254

Thanks. Yes, chest/rib cage is feeling better and only makes itself known during a firm cough. I'm trying to enjoy running and the process more than I have in several years. I'm burned out on typcial training programs and tired of chasing the clock. So I'm running like a kid again and going the way of the tortoise. I probably don't belong on a "fast running blog" anymore, but I've come to enjoy the site.

From jtshad on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 14:55:20 from 204.134.132.225

Glad you are feeling better, both physically and mentally about running (running for fun is great!).

Of course you belong on the FRB, as we have also enjoyed having you in the community.

From rockness18 on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 16:11:29 from 69.183.232.200

Great running Robert...I affirm the above comments.

From wheakory on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 16:43:19 from 134.50.89.33

Great workouts. Your really coming on. Good to see you putting the mileage in. It's great to just run and enjoy the daylight.

From sam on Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 06:03:27 from 78.32.130.9

Hey Robert, you belong here for sure, and thanks for the advice, its funny I am on a reasonably easy few days after a short race, and I am enjoying the easy runs, but I am sure i will enjoy my hard session tomorrow just as much.

Good on you for enjoying running so much! :)

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