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January 2011

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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: 6.40 Month: 21.45 Year: 840.54
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
241.350.000.000.00241.35
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

Out on the trail all geared up for the colder weather.  The wind was the pits, but the roads were clear so I didn't have to worry about falling.  Felt tired by the end.  You really have to fight for endurance everyday or it leaves very quickly.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.500.000.000.007.50

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.150.000.000.0011.15

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.100.000.000.0011.10

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.000.000.000.0012.00

Snowing outside so I did these on ye old mill.  I don't mind the mill, but it can get really tough when bumping up the incline.  I read that Michael Wardian trains on the mill by going to a 15% incline and running hard for 50 minutes.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.000.000.000.0013.00

The Mrs. was out of town this weekend so I stayed indoors and ran my miles on the mill again.  Mixed it up with progressive pacing and incline.  Sweating like crazy afterward.  Now time to hangout with my daughters.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.000.000.000.0011.00

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.500.000.000.003.50

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.100.000.000.007.10

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
14.100.000.000.0014.10

2 x 7 miles before work and before bed.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.100.000.000.007.10

7 miles before work

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

All these on the mill w/hills while watching the movie 2012.  Nothing but silly eye candy, which is exactly what you need on the mill!!

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.000.000.000.0012.00

Finally got outside for a run.  Kind of windy, but at least it was a cross wind.  Ran most miles in the low 8s.  Feel myself slowly making progress.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

On the TM before work.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.200.000.000.007.20

On the TM before work.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

On the TM before work.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

Shorts and tanker weather.....INSIDE!

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

On the mill and done in 1:16.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

In Boston, MA on business.  Ran 6 mi on the mill before bed at the Marriott.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.000.000.000.0013.00

Busy day of meetings and too cold to run outside (-4 F) so I hit the mill early and late for 13 mi total. Awesome fitness facilities at this hotel.  I'm staying at Marriott more often.

Actually saw a couple hearty souls running outside today.  I really like Boston.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Last day in Boston.  Ran 6 mi early before morning meetings.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Tired and woke up late so only got 5 mi done before work.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.500.000.000.008.50

Legs felt lively this morning.  Still on the mill due to snow, dark, and cold.  YUCK!

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.100.000.000.006.10

Woke up a bit late so only got thru 6 mi before work.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.000.000.000.0015.00

First longish run in a while.  Finally ran outside again, but there is still some snow to deal with in some places. Pace was a better than I would have expected given all the running I've been doing on the TM.  Done in 2:05 (8:20 avg).  Hope to get closer to 70 miles next week.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
241.350.000.000.00241.35
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