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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.

Christie Clinic Half Marathon 4/27/24

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 1:35 in half marathon.  Then might consider taking a shot at full marathon again.

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: 5.12 Month: 74.95 Year: 258.75
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.200.000.000.004.20

One of those days.  Easy run, but was doubting my ability to run a PR at Boston the whole time.  I kept thinking about the things I haven't done and how the effort level felt harder than it should for 4 measily miles.  No "runner's high" today!!

2140 Red Miles: 4.20
Comments
From jtshad on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 16:16:43 from 204.134.132.225

It is called Taper madness and it happens to nearly everyone! Hang in there and just trust your training and plan on having fun!

From Robert on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 16:22:08 from 206.195.193.254

Thanks for the encouragement Jeff!!

From Jacob Flaws on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 17:37:35 from 147.92.2.50

I have definitely heard of taper madness before, and it seems you have the symptoms! Just don't doubt yourself, you've put in great mileage and are fully prepared to PR at Boston!

From rockness18 on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 21:33:28 from 12.108.110.80

Don't let your mind play games with you...your ready for a great run!

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