Doesn't Get Easier

Week starting Mar 01, 2009

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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

Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
72.50	1.50	3.00	0.00	77.00

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 23.55	2120 Gray Miles: 8.00	2130 Orange Miles: 14.45	2140 Red Miles: 31.00

Sun, Mar 01, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00

Core work only.

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Mon, Mar 02, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
15.25	0.00	0.00	0.00	15.25

AM: I ran on the treadmill mixing in 4-6% grade hills. Felt lethargic the first 30 minutes. I should be able to run outside more this week. I'm going to continue taking it really easy and focus on time spent running.

1:10:00 8 mi - 8:45 avg

PM: Ran outside during lunch. Nothing special to report other than the run didn't feel as light as it should have been given my pace. Just keep plugging away.

0:59:47 7.25 mi - 8:15 avg

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 7.25	2120 Gray Miles: 8.00

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Tue, Mar 03, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
11.45	1.50	1.50	0.00	14.45

AM: Treadmill run with 10 min @ MP. This may sound strange, but MP felt easier than the 40 min of slow running prior.

1:00:00 7.15 mi - 8:23 avg

PM: Treadmill run because I didn't want to run in the cold. Ran real easy 30 min + 3 x 0.5 mi gradual accelerations down to 5K w/ 0.5 mi RI (1.5% incline) + Easy 10 min. I was suppose to take it easy this week again, but things felt right to do something a little faster. I felt very relaxed. We'll see how it feels Thursday.

1:00:00 7.3 mi - 8:13 avg

2130 Orange Miles: 14.45

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Wed, Mar 04, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
7.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.00

Recovery run outside during a beautiful day. We're suppose to hold in the 50s for temps over the next couple of days. Legs were a little stiff, but not particularly sore.

0:57:50 7 mi - 8:16 avg (moderate hills)

2140 Red Miles: 7.00

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Thu, Mar 05, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
14.25	0.00	0.00	0.00	14.25

AM: Easy run and I need to work on getting more sleep. This getting up early to run before work is starting to wear on me.

1:00:00 7 mi - 8:34 avg

PM: Great weather for a run. Sunny and nearly 70. Too bad it won't last a little longer. Ran a course with a lots of hills.

0:58:13 7.25 mi - 8:02 avg (very hilly)

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 7.25	2140 Red Miles: 7.00

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Fri, Mar 06, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
15.50	0.00	1.50	0.00	17.00

Left work a little early and ran a bike trail. Mostly sunny with temps in the upper 50s. During last 5 miles I mixed in 3 x 0.5 mi gradual accelerations down to 5K pace (5:50-6:00). Legs are tired and probably need a cut down week.

2:17:35 17 mi - 8:06 avg

2140 Red Miles: 17.00

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Sat, Mar 07, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
9.05	0.00	0.00	0.00	9.05

Easy recovery run on the treadmill with 7 x 1 min hills near the end (5-6%). Legs and mind felt better after the 45 min. mark. Felt like I entered a different stage at that point and running became increasingly easier. Anyway, a solid week and I was able to add a little speedwork as well.

1:16:00 9 mi - 8:27 avg

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 9.05

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Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
72.50	1.50	3.00	0.00	77.00

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 23.55	2120 Gray Miles: 8.00	2130 Orange Miles: 14.45	2140 Red Miles: 31.00

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