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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.

Christie Clinic Half Marathon 4/27/24

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 1:35 in half marathon.  Then might consider taking a shot at full marathon again.

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: 5.12 Month: 74.95 Year: 258.75
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.0011.000.000.0016.00

Goal: EP 2 mi, PMP 12 mi (6:50-7:00 pace range), EP 2 mi.

Results: EP 2 mi, PMP 11 mi (6:53 avg, 6:48-7:02 range, 150 HR avg), EP 3 mi (overall 7:22 pace, 142 HR avg).

Comments: Temps around 70, 94% humidity, and overcast.  Legs felt a little soft and not as lively as yesterday, but not tired either.  I lost sleep last night because our oldest daughter came down with the stomach flu.  I ate food before the run and took 2 GU during.  HR increased quickly due to temp and humidity (my nemesis).  I knew this was going to be a toughy because my heart rate was in the threshold zone by the fourth mile.  I accepted that and decided to plow through it as long as I could.  My form was really sloppy the last 3 miles at PMP but I held pace (6:53 avg).  However, I had enough and called it one mile short of goal.  Fluid loss was running high.  Overall, I have to resconsider whether the PMP is a realistic goal for a marathon 6 weeks from now.  Today tells me "NO".  Some excuses are I'm running higher weekly mileage, increased the quality this week, lack of some sleep, and weather wasn't ideal.  As ususal, it will probably be a race day call.

Comments
From rockness18 on Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 14:45:31

Nice work...I ran in high humidity with little sleep last Saturday and really felt it. Way to just gut things through!

From Robert on Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 14:56:49

Thanks. I don't feel good about today's effort, but for a larger runner the humidity is just a killer. Again, have to keep things in perspective. I struggle with this as well.

From Dave S on Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 16:03:17

Thanks for the comment. That's an impresive run in not so great conditions. It looks like you must be shooting for 3 hrs in your upcoming marathon. That's what I was shooting for in 3 weeks but after tearing my hamstring 6 weeks ago I'll be happy to make the start line.

From Bob on Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 19:09:49

Dave - You're welcome. Just trying to help and not hoard good information I've collected from other runners. Yes, shooting for a sub three, but not sure if that's in the cards. You can probably tell my classic excuse (every runner has one) is the weather. If it's in the 70s and/or humid then I crash and burn. I'm stubborn though and go out as planned anyway.

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