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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, Aug 15, 2015
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
20.150.000.000.0020.15

20 mi

Experienced difficulty since I haven't gone this long in several years. Started early in the morning, but the humidity climbed quickly making hydration very important. I sweat so much that dehydration comes quickly. Carried a hydration pack and thankfully someone left coolers filled with cold water along the trail.

Comments
From SlowJoe on Sat, Aug 15, 2015 at 14:37:07 from 45.18.50.53

First one in several years definitely deserves a hearty congrats! I love it when people leave coolers of cold water along the trail. I mean, if it ever happened to me then I would love it.

From Bob on Sat, Aug 15, 2015 at 15:31:22 from 98.222.16.15

Thanks!

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Aug 15, 2015 at 15:37:34 from 24.10.247.181

Good training Bob.

Seriously on the coolers of cold water?

From Bob on Sat, Aug 15, 2015 at 17:25:12 from 98.222.16.15

Yes on the coolers. Thanks!

From flatlander on Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 06:58:06 from 76.31.29.220

Runners are the greatest. There are coolers around here too, sometimes in my own neighborhood.

From jtshad on Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 07:52:30 from 141.221.191.225

Congrats on the long run! Nice about the coolers, must have known a stud runner was going be out that morning!

From Bob on Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 08:00:37 from 70.194.72.229

Ha! Good one Jeff!

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