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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
72.501.503.000.0077.00
2130 Orange Blue Miles: 23.552120 Gray Miles: 8.002130 Orange Miles: 14.452140 Red Miles: 31.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Core work only.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.250.000.000.0015.25

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: 7.252120 Gray Miles: 8.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.451.501.500.0014.45

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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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

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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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
14.250.000.000.0014.25

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: 7.252140 Red Miles: 7.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.500.001.500.0017.00

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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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.050.000.000.009.05

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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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
72.501.503.000.0077.00
2130 Orange Blue Miles: 23.552120 Gray Miles: 8.002130 Orange Miles: 14.452140 Red Miles: 31.00
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