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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 24, 2010

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
20.00	0.00	20.00

7:54 average for this 20-miler -- 10 easy + 10 GMP (target 7:45).

First 10: 1:21:46 (8:11 AP).

Last 10: 1:16:20 (7:38 AP). Splits were 7:44, 7:41, 7:40, 7:44, 7:39, 7:40, 7:41, 7:38, 7:32, 7:22.

Pretty good run! It was technically a success but it definitely opened my eyes to how hard it is going to be to go 26.2 miles at GMP. Maybe too hard. My legs were really on fire (not in a good way) toward the end. Of course I went a little faster than goal pace, so that's some of it. Aerobically, it was ok; my lungs worked a little, but weren't complaining too much. This time my legs felt way worse than 2 weeks ago. The faster overall pace, maybe, and the fact that I didn't have anti-inflammatories in my system today probably contributed. I'm hoping I'll even be able to run in 2 days!

It is pretty important to me not to have a bad bonk/deathmarch to the finish so I am considering starting a bit more conservatively for the race. Actually enjoying this first marathon is a top priority.

Merry Christmas to all!

1140s #2 Miles: 20.00

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From DonGardinero on Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 01:27:46 from 67.2.65.16

Right on!!! You did great. You should change your name to FastJoe. I like your attitude about enjoying your first marathon. The first one is one you will never forget. I've done six marathons and with each one I put more pressure on myself to reach a certain goal time, and each one was worse, time-wise, so I've gone back to having the attitude of just enjoying the races and not even worrying about time. I'm really slow anyway, so it'll be nice to just have fun.

My next big race is the Buffalo Run 50k on Antelope Island on the Great Salt Lake, in March. It's my first Ultra. One nice thing is it's only 7 miles to the park entrance from my house, so I'll get to sleep in my own bed.

Merry Christmas!!!

From SlowJoe on Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 01:55:59 from 109.70.68.174

Thanks DG - yeah I noticed you have run a bunch of marathons; sounds like it is a tough race to figure out. I'm glad for this blog so I can learn from you more experienced runners.

50k seems nuts! I'm still trying to wrap my brain around 26 miles which seems impossible sometimes. You are putting in some great miles though so I'm betting you'll be ready.

Merry Christmas to you too!

From DonGardinero on Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 02:01:11 from 67.2.65.16

26.2 miles still seems impossible to me, too, but somehow I managed to finish all but one. The one I didn't finish was the Park City Marathon last August. I sprained my ankle and had to drop out half way through.

From Kelli on Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 23:12:23 from 71.219.84.215

I think it will be not only memorable but very successful! You are ready to do great! That is one heck of a 20 miler. Just know that something different happens on race day and you are able to pull of paces unimaginable when just out on a long run. So, you should be thinking very positively after today! VERY.

Merry Christmas!

From seeaprilrun on Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 01:38:14 from 72.205.226.14

You never know what you are capable of! Just go out what feels like slightly holding back the first half, and then pick it up from there. Try not to look at your watch. That is your unsolicited advice for the day.

From SlowJoe on Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 01:01:17 from 109.70.68.174

Thanks Kelli & April. I'm always asking myself while I run if it feels like I could do this for a marathon, but I never have any idea.

And I'll definitely take all the advice I can get, solicited and unsolicited, so thanks!

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