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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.000.001.000.0012.00

6 + 6 mi

Legs were still sore, can't believe how much I hit these on Monday. All is good once I start running though, but not so good when I have to pick up something off the ground. Some faster pace during second run.

Comments
From JimF on Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 23:47:28 from 174.47.77.2

Read recently about the benefits of squats for running. I need to do more stuff like that. I'm sure it will pay off for you.

From Bob on Thu, Aug 01, 2013 at 10:24:47 from 70.194.134.19

Yes, I do them for injury prevention. Dead lifts are also good. Problem is if u go too deep in the sets or reps then running can suffer for days afterward because of fatigue. Still trying to find the right balance and I need to show more restraint. You are right, they should pay off as we age.

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