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Week starting Jul 26, 2009

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Location:

Decatur,AL,

Member Since:

Jan 27, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

New blog at http://runkeeper.com/user/schotz/

Short-Term Running Goals:

2010 Race Schedule:

6/5: Eurocross 5K/8K

7/17: HTC Twilight Run 5K

8/7: Hot to Trot 8 Hour (Atlanta)

9/18: Hartselle Depot Days 5K

9/25: Elkmont Rails to Trails 10K

10/16 Liz Hurley 5K

10/24: Stone Steps 50K (Cincinnati,OH)

11/13: Chickamauga Battle Field Marathon (TN)

12/4: Frosty Freeze 5K (Decatur)

12/31: Recover 50K (Huntsville)

Long-Term Running Goals:

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Personal:

Born 1972 in north central Wisconsin

Married for 11 yrs to very supportive non-running wife. Two children : Fiona, 6 (in picture) and Elliott (2 yrs)

Co-Race Director of Delano Park 12 Hour Run (www.delano12.com). President of River City Runners (www.rivercityrunners.org)

3 cats and 1 dog (chocolate lab)

In high school, I was an slightly overweight , badly asthmatic J.V. cross country runner. I enjoyed being part of the team but never excelled. The summer after my freshman year in college I decided to run a marathon. 6 weeks later I ran a 3:11 at Grandma's Marathon in Duluth (1991) and I was hooked on long distance running where my asthma wasn't as much of a factor.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Ohana Racers Lifetime Miles:						232.86
Saucony Trail Lifetime Miles:						147.44
Lunar Racer Lifetime Miles:						69.61
Lunar Glides Lifetime Miles:						132.75
Kayano 16 - 1 Lifetime Miles:						276.41
Kayano 16 - 2 Lifetime Miles:						19.11

Totals

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
52.13	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	52.13

Blue Kayano 14's Miles: 45.39	Gold Kayano 15's Miles: 6.74

Sun, Jul 26, 2009

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
8.44	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	8.44

Easy run over to point mallard, ran trails

Blue Kayano 14's Miles: 8.44

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Mon, Jul 27, 2009

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
13.05	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	13.05

Figure-8 cruise interval course. Two laps each has 2/3 mile loop and 0.8 mile loop. 6:10 - 6:27/mile pace. Recovery is 1/2 mile at 8:00/mile.

Ran easy in the evening.

Blue Kayano 14's Miles: 13.05

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Tue, Jul 28, 2009

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
6.74	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.74

Ran a road loop in the rain. Enjoyed the straightaway on 4th Ave. Nice road for a tempo run or repeats. Flat wide road. 1.3 miles. Felt good - kept things 7:10-7:30 pace.

I think I'm going to scrap thinking 8 min/mile is my long run pace. 7:30 now.

I'm getting excited about the marathon (December) already. A bit too soon don't you think?

Gold Kayano 15's Miles: 6.74

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Wed, Jul 29, 2009

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
5.63	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.63

Nice run on the trails. Feel pretty good my upcoming run at Bartlett park. Goal is sub 5 hours. If I'm feeling good, I might switch to the 40 or 50 miler.

Blue Kayano 14's Miles: 5.63

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Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
4.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.50

Ran a few loops along the river and then went to the fitness center and lifted a bit. EX-3X70, LP-3X110. I've been inching up the weights and this seemed about the right amount of burn during the third reps. Best part is I'm in and out of the weight room in 5 minutes.

Blue Kayano 14's Miles: 4.50

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Sat, Aug 01, 2009

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
13.77	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	13.77

After a run around the neighborhood, ran over to downtown with Jon. We had a simulated race on the Steeple Chase 8K course. Loser buys chocolate milkshakes. The coons and crew came over too. David, Jon, and I ran together through 1/2 mile and Jon stuck together through 1 mile at 5:45. This was the first time I'd run sub 6 since the Winter Winds back in February. I was hurting. Jon pulled away on the Gordon Street bridge crossing. I felt like giving up but I kept plugging away. After 2.5 miles, the gap stayed pretty constant and I actually gained on Jon a little. We ran buy the farmer's market which was in full swing. I ended up being about a block behind Jon when he crossed the finish line. My time was 31:50. I was pleased. Nice to know I'm well within 40 min - 10K shape already only a couple weeks into my speed work. McDonald's milkshake machine was out of order so we settled for O.J. We took it to go and we jogged the last 1.5 miles home - O.J. in my bottle in one hand, fresh and steamy sausage biscuit in the other.

Blue Kayano 14's Miles: 13.77

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Totals

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
52.13	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	52.13

Blue Kayano 14's Miles: 45.39	Gold Kayano 15's Miles: 6.74

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