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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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Kinvara 3 - Gray/red Lifetime Miles: 1244.23
1160s Lifetime Miles: 888.70
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Saucony A6 - Yellow Lifetime Miles: 214.00
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NB MT101 Trail Lifetime Miles: 302.00
Fastwitch 6 Red #1 Lifetime Miles: 286.50
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Thu, Apr 21, 2011
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
14.420.0014.42

57F, foggy, low wind.  This was my last actual workout before the marathon, and my last run of more than 8 miles.  Plan was 6 easy, 8 @ GMP.  For the 8 GMP miles I averaged 7:26 (7:27, 7:21, 7:24, 7:32, 7:24, 7:29, 7:25, 7:29).  The route I mapped was a little long so I cooled down the last 0.42.  7:45 AP for the run.

I was hoping it would feel nice and easy but I never got into a rhythm with it and never felt completely comfortable.  I still completed the workout but couldn't have completed a marathon today at that pace, even with these nice temperatures.  Fortunately I will have a taper, gu's, crowd support, etc. for the actual race.  I can also afford a bit slower pace for a 3:20; an extra 10 sec/mile could help.  So I'm not panicking.

1150s Miles: 14.42
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Tracy on Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 11:56:25 from 209.175.177.37

You'll do awesome!

From flatlander on Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 10:17:07 from 76.31.26.153

I am thinking that if you could do 15 at that pace you will be able to do the marathon with all the other factors thrown in. At least that is what I am telling myself, though I'm not really sure I can do 15 yet. But a very good run any way you look at it.

From JG on Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 10:24:23 from 74.176.15.75

That is a great run Joe, with taper, fueling, & race day adrenaline ... you should do great! Taper with lots of protein, and carbs the last few days, and your legs will be ready to rock n roll in OKC!

From SlowJoe on Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 10:51:33 from 184.79.24.255

Thanks Tracy

Flat - I'll buy that. I think I could've handled 15 like that yesterday. thanks

JG - thanks, will do!

From seeaprilrun on Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 10:46:32 from 174.70.177.86

I think you'll be fine, take the extra 10 seconds in the start, whatever feels easy, and save yourself for the end so you can hold onto your goal time. Marathon pacing and judging your own fitness is so tricky!

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