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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
Tue, Jun 09, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
14.600.002.000.0016.60

AM: Another easy 7 mi.  The usual Tuesday tired legs this morning.  The strange thing is I get stronger as the week progesses.  Probably 80% mental.  Finished reading the book Once a Runner and now started reading the book The Perfect Mile.  Very good book so far. PM: Easy 3.5 mi + TP 2 mi + Easy 4 mi with the last 2.5 mi completed barefoot in KSOs. Felt strong and in control, unlike this morning.

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 7.102140 Red Miles: 7.00Barefoot Miles: 2.50
Comments
From JimF on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 at 09:46:40 from 68.58.92.129

I also had the tired legs today. I hope that I get stronger during the week like you. I read The Perfect Mile. It is a good book. I need to get Once a Runner I have heard that it is really good.

From jtshad on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 at 12:33:38 from 204.134.132.225

I just read "Once a Runner" (bought it since it came back out in print) and liked it quite a bit for an easy read. He seemed to really hit the mindset of why we run (especially from the competitive perspective). What did you think? Now I need to read "Again to Carthage".

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