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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
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
18.000.000.000.0018.00

Afternoon run after doing chores around the house.  Legs had some good bounce today with the lower humidity (8-9 min pace).  Last two miles were the slowest though, but can tell I'm getting used to longer trips.  Had a fall on the sidewalk while daydreaming and ended up with a strawberry on my knee.  Totally took me by surprise and noticed I make a funny grunt sound as I fall.

Comments
From Jason McK on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 12:14:38 from 63.255.173.99

How long have you been working on the Van Aaken method? I read a little about it last week after seeing the title to your blog. Instead of doing my planned 13.1 at a race pace, I did 16 with 50m to 100m at race pace each mile and one full mile at race pace. It felt good. I'm hoping Van Aaken is right, but I don't know anyone who has tried his methods.

From Bob on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 18:14:49 from 70.58.141.234

Hi Jason. After struggling for years with running related injuries I finally stumbled on Van Aaken. I've been using the approach for about a year or so. As you can tell I run easy nearly all of the time and only speed things up whenever I get a playful urge. I plan to do more fartlek type running in Sept., but I'm not going back to punishing track and hill repeats. You have the right idea in your workout.

From Jason McK on Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 14:35:56 from 97.117.37.60

Well, something must be working, you're sure getting a lot of miles in. Thanks for the info.

From Bob on Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 17:15:50 from 70.58.141.234

You're welcome. I've read Van Aaken's book so if you ever have any questions just let me know.

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