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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
10.000.500.000.0010.50

Easy 10.5 mi around the lake.  Ran the last 0.5 faster.  I'm going to try to string together 2 decent weeks before tapering 2 weeks before TCM on Oct. 4.  I haven't been all that consistent lately, but I really want to crack 3 hours at the race. 

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 10.50
Comments
From rockness18 on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 18:28:22 from 69.183.232.204

I'll be interested in how your 2 week taper goes. I've been considering the same, especially having taken 2 weeks completely off in late July. I could really use an extra week or two to strengthen. I'll also be interested in seeing you crack 3 hours...you seem to definitely have it in you.

From jtshad on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 11:01:53 from 204.134.132.225

A 2 week taper is ok, just make sure the first one is not too drastic of a mileage drop off then make the week leading in the race a real cutback week.

Good luck with the training!

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