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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
Sat, Jul 01, 2017
Race: Watermelon 5K (3.107 Miles) 00:21:51, Place overall: 26, Place in age division: 2
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.003.113.11

My first 5K race and first race since having the pacemaker implant.  Really pushed as hard as I could throughout.  Started out a bit too fast but I didn't want to get trapped behind people. The pacemaker worked well, just think the max tracking rate can be set higher, currently at 150.  I ended up second in the 40-49 age group and 26th out of 300 total runners with no one older finishing in front of me.  I haven't completed a race in 19 months and feel this a solid result considering.  Lord willing, I'm looking forward to racing some more.

Comments
From jtshad on Mon, Jul 03, 2017 at 10:36:33 from 141.221.191.225

Great job. Nice to hear you are doing well and getting back out there.

My best to you and your family and a happy 4th of July!

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