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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
60.400.000.000.0060.40
Asics 2130 Red Miles: 46.402130 Orange Miles: 14.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.000.000.000.0011.00

AM:  Slow 4 mi on treadmill + Strength training.

PM:  Easy progression to 7:30 pace (8:03 avg).  Sunny and in the 30s.  Still icy in spots.

Asics 2130 Red Miles: 7.002130 Orange Miles: 4.00
Comments(6)
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.400.000.000.0012.40

Easy run of 12 mi (8:13 avg).  Legs were stiff from yesterday's strength training.  Honestly, I felt kind of pathetic because a run like this was easier a couple months ago, but this time of year miles are miles.  Temp was around 30 and finally no wind.  Now we need to get rid of all the ice.

Asics 2130 Red Miles: 12.40
Comments(1)
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Easy run of 5 mi on the treadmill after work.  After an 11 hr day at the office that's all I could mentally muster.

2130 Orange Miles: 5.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.000.000.000.0011.00

Easy run of 11 mi gradually progressing to a 7:10-7:20 pace and holding it there for the last 3-4 miles. (7:40 avg)

Asics 2130 Red Miles: 11.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
16.000.000.000.0016.00

Easy run of 16 mi before another storm rolls in (7:40 avg).  I felt miserable the last 4 mi because it feels like I'm hosting another illness.  The kids just got over streph throat.  Man, I don't want that stuff.

Asics 2130 Red Miles: 16.00
Comments(2)
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Slow run on treadmill 5 mi (8:00+ avg).  That's all I could squeeze in today.  Doing daddy duty this weekend while the first lady is out of town.

2130 Orange Miles: 5.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
60.400.000.000.0060.40
Asics 2130 Red Miles: 46.402130 Orange Miles: 14.00
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