Doesn't Get Easier

Week starting Mar 13, 2011

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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
98.70	1.50	3.00	0.00	103.20

Mon, Mar 14, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
13.55	0.00	1.00	0.00	14.55

All miles were at a little faster pace than usual and last mile of the day was down to 20K pace at low-6s. Feel myself recovering more quickly.

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Tue, Mar 15, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
19.25	0.00	1.25	0.00	20.50

AM: Ran 8.5 mi in complete darkness the whole time thanks to daylight savings time. Really felt tired afterwards as well.

Lunch: Ran 6.0 mi easy on the TM at the club. Made the mistake of having a "fun size" Payday bar right before going for a run. Big time sugar crash during the third mile. Felt bad during that stretch and then stabilized.

PM: Ran 6.0 with 1K at tempo pace mid-6s.

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Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
13.75	0.00	0.75	0.00	14.50

AM: 8.5 mi before work. Tried to stay really comfortable because legs were stiff. Really wish I was about 30 lbs lighter.

PM: 6 mi before lunch. Great weather with sun and temps in the upper 50s. Really looking forward to warmer mornings as well, but that will be a while. Ran fast for around 0.5-1.0 mi near the end. No watch, just did it by feel. Surprised I didn't see more runners out. Come on people!

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Thu, Mar 17, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
19.30	1.00	0.00	0.00	20.30

AM: Terrific morning for a run. Just needed some sunshine! Did 8.5 mi all easy. Legs felt recovered this morning, but should be careful because my lower legs were a little grumpy in spots.

Lunch: Quick 5 mi between meetings. WINDY!

PM: Dropped my daughter off for volleyball and I went for another run. 6.8 mi

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Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
12.50	0.50	0.00	0.00	13.00

AM: Went out the door this morning and it started to sprinkle. Turned around and went back inside to run on the mill, but decided to throw on a coat and deal with possible rain. It's tough going back on the mill after being outside. Really easy 7 mi.

Lunch: A couple easy progression runs inside on the mill since it was raining and colder outside. Being wet is ok, being wet and cold stinks! 6 mi

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Sat, Mar 19, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
20.35	0.00	0.00	0.00	20.35

Helped clean up the house a bit and then hit the road for 20. Took a trip around the lake. Temp was perfect and the sun was out. I had GI issues early on though thanks to pizza I had last night. Also disappointed I couldn't hold a better pace the last 5 miles. I was running straight into a strong wind though. I just wanted to be done with this ride. Avg pace 8:30

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Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
98.70	1.50	3.00	0.00	103.20

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