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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 and life.
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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 109.50
Wed, Feb 11, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.200.000.000.0010.20

AM: Easy 4 mi

PM: Recovery run 6.2 mi around the lake.  Windy and colder.  Legs felt really flat.  I'm bummed out because we're expecting 5-6 inches of the white fluffy stuff this Friday night, which means more than likely no long run outside on Saturday.

Asics 2130 Red Miles: 4.002130 Orange Blue Miles: 6.20
Comments
From rockness18 on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 15:50:54

Welcome home! Sounds like a refreshing change of pace.

From Jacob Flaws on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 19:39:52

Thanks for the welcome! Nice to see a familiar person on the blog! Have any races coming up around the des moines area?

From Robert on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 20:40:28

Yes, might do Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 10K, but the Boston Marathon is my main goal.

From Jacob Flaws on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 21:17:22

That is awesome that you will be running Boston! Best of luck! I am actually in the early stages of training for my first marathon in April.

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