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.
AM: Easy run of 5 mi on the treadmill. In the past, I usually take the next couple of weeks really easy. This time around I'll try to keep the miles up higher.
Easy progression run 10 mi with 5 x pickups (7:45 avg). Not much else to report. I'm slipping a bit in terms of motivation and my body is wanting a break now that the snow is flying and temps have dropped. Seems like December has always been my hardest month, motivation wise, until I get that "fresh start" feeling going again in January. Heading off to deer hunting this weekend.
Easy warmup 2 mi, then fast 1 mi at 5K-10K pace, easy 1 mi, then fast 1 mi at tempo pace, and finished with easy pace 2 mi. (7:28 avg). The plan is to continue keeping volume higher than last year and throw in a little speed 1-2 times a week.
