Doesn't Get Easier

Week starting Mar 15, 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
92.00	0.00	1.00	0.00	93.00

2140 Red Miles: 72.25	2130 Orange Blue Miles: 20.75

Mon, Mar 16, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
15.80	0.00	0.00	0.00	15.80

AM: Ran easy and relaxed. Chest pain is still there, particulary when coughing. Now not sure whether to go to doc or not. It's slowing feeling better.

1:04:00 8 mi - 8:00 avg

PM: Awesome 70 degrees outside! Just ran as the body dictated.

1:02:56 7.8 mi - 8:04 avg (hilly)

2140 Red Miles: 15.80

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Tue, Mar 17, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
17.20	0.00	1.00	0.00	18.20

AM: Perfect weather for a run. Ran as my body dictated again and this time it ended up being a glorified jog. Felt great and I didn't want it to end, but have to get to work.

1:39:00 11 mi - 9:00 avg

PM: Sunny and nearly 70 dg. outside so I felt like taking an easy trot around the lake. I took it real slow in parts to take in the St. Pat's parade. I didn't want to go back to the desk.

1:00:13 7.2 mi - 8:22 avg (4 x "fast" fartleks, full recovery, no idea on pace)

2140 Red Miles: 18.20

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Wed, Mar 18, 2009

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

AM: Ran earlier than usual this morning before heading off to men's group. I don't think I was really awake until after 3 miles. Body is responding well and, for a change, actual desires to run.

0:42:30 5 mi - 8:30 avg

PM: Ran outisde after work. Nothing special to report.

1:16:30 8.75 mi - 8:45 avg

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 8.75	2140 Red Miles: 5.00

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Thu, Mar 19, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
14.75	0.00	0.00	0.00	14.75

AM: Ran slow to easy over a hilly course. I felt good until the last 15 minutes as I simply ran out of gas. Ended up feeling more tired and hungry vs. Tuesday's morning run.

1:42:00 12 mi - 8:30 avg (hills)

PM: Tagged along with Claire for about 3 mi as she rode her bike.

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 12.00	2140 Red Miles: 2.75

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Fri, Mar 20, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
8.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	8.50

Out and back over the lunch hour. Windy but at least temps were around 50. Added some pickups on the way back for some fun. Aggravated my chest/rib cage a little while doing ab crunches this morning, but didn't feel it while running. 1:15:00 8.5 mi - 8:49 avg (6 x Pickups)

2140 Red Miles: 8.50

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Sat, Mar 21, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
22.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	22.00

Perfect weather for a long run on a trail. Sunny and 50 dg. Depletion run and carried water only. Did a short fartlek every mile during the last 7 miles. Thankfully the chest/rib cage injury is much better compared to last weekend. A personal record for mileage this week.

2140 Red Miles: 22.00

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Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
92.00	0.00	1.00	0.00	93.00

2140 Red Miles: 72.25	2130 Orange Blue Miles: 20.75

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