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Location:

San Antonio,TX,

Member Since:

Dec 13, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

5K PR - 18:01 - Nov '14

10K PR - 38:37 (workout) - Oct '14

Half-marathon - 1:22:43 - Jan '14

Marathon - 2:58:43 in Boston! - Apr '13

50 mile - 7:49:30 (2nd) - Nov '15

Short-Term Running Goals:

- Balance

- Run more trails, volunteer, more social running, run with a team

- Race a lot more.  learn.

Race results / possible schedule:

Apr 2 - Hells Hills 25k trail - 4th

Apr 9 - Toughest 'n Texas 20-mile Trail - 2nd

May 7 - Paleface - Trail Marathon - 3rd

May 29 - American Hero road 25k - 2nd

Jun 25 - Pedernales Falls 30k nighttime Trail - 5th (sick)

Jul 16 - Muleshoe Bend 30k nighttime Trail - 3rd

Jul 23-24 - Fossil Valley 9-hour nighttime Trail - 2nd

Aug 6 - Colorado Bend 30k nighttime Trail - 4th

Aug 27 - Reveille Peak 30k nighttime Trail (entered)

Sep 10 - Franklin Mountains 50k (entered - not all-out effort...I hope)

Sep 17 - Lighthouse Hill 20-mile trail (entered)

Sep 24 - J&J 50 mile trail

Long-Term Running Goals:

Compete in a few more ultras without going off course (again)

Sub-18 in a 5k

One.  Good.  Marathon.

Personal:

I started running at age 30, in late 2009.  I have 2 daughters (10 and 8 yrs old).

  

 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Saucony A5 Lifetime Miles: 1054.70
Kinvara 2 - Gray/red Lifetime Miles: 1551.08
Kinvara 3 - Gray/red Lifetime Miles: 1244.23
1160s Lifetime Miles: 888.70
Saucony A5 Red Lifetime Miles: 565.10
Saucony A6 - Yellow Lifetime Miles: 214.00
Saucony A6 - Red/blue Lifetime Miles: 61.50
NB MT101 Trail Lifetime Miles: 302.00
Fastwitch 6 Red #1 Lifetime Miles: 286.50
Fastwitch 6 Red #2 Lifetime Miles: 267.00
Fri, Dec 30, 2011
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.004.0011.00

43F.  7:23 AP.  Intended to do an 11-mile progression run today but it ended up being just 10 plus a cooldown mile.

8:09, 7:56, 7:44, 7:34, 7:23, 7:13, 7:02, 6:53, 6:43, 6:39, 7:53.

I probably should have been able to keep it up and finish in the 6:20s, but it was a definite "off day."  I was already breathing too hard at mile 3...mile 10 ended with a steep 30-40 ft hill and I knew I was done after that.  MP felt like 10k pace, just a yuck-day.  I am hoping the 22-miler is just still in my legs, although you'd think 5 days is enough to recover.  Oh well, taper is coming up soon.  I do have 1 more workout next week; maybe it won't be quite as confidence-shattering.

Saucony A4 Miles: 11.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 13:03:28 from 67.79.11.242

Just so you know...Last year on Dec. 30 you ran 5 miles @ 8:24. It's amazing how far you've come.

I think the the mental monster is trying to play games with your head...just breath and run..!!!

From JG on Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 14:35:38 from 71.59.27.33

22 miles with 14 sub 7 take a toll ... 4 more fast miles after 6 is great! Nice run, right now good nights sleep will help you more than speedy workouts ... you'll be ready to roll in 2 weeks!

From Rye on Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 14:49:07 from 174.27.80.234

You are a man of consistency! I agree, your pace has bolted up the ladder. Who knows what you will be capable of as you continue to train properly.

From Steam8 on Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 17:17:49 from 166.70.55.77

I wish I could have one of your off days on one of my race days! ha! Nice run FASTJOE!!!

From Burt on Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 19:29:26 from 72.223.93.131

You are a man of constant sorrow.

From Dan on Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 22:31:16 from 24.209.83.20

Ok Burt made me laugh... You always bounce back solid- and I will take it anytime!

From flatlander on Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 19:50:48 from 76.31.26.153

Yeah, don't stress over it. Still plenty good to set you up for Houston. That needs to be your next good one, whereever the workouts fall in the meantime is fine in my opinion. You did it once and you will most likely be able to do it again.

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