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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
Sun, Dec 25, 2011
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.0014.0022.00

39F, overcast.  Perfect morning for a runner.

Merry Christmas all.  This was my big Christmas run, the most grueling of the cycle.  8 easy, followed by 14 at GMP.

First 8 @ 7:37 AP.

Last 14 @ 6:53 AP.  Splts were pretty even - 6:54, 6:57, 6:56, 6:46, 6:51, 6:55, 6:56, 6:53, 6:54, 6:53, 6:53, 6:52, 6:52, 6:46.

22 miles total @ 7:09 AP.

Interestingly, this was the first run of this cycle where the limiting factor was my legs, not my lungs.  Even through the last mile it felt aerobically (pretty) comfortable, but I just couldn't seem to propel myself any faster when I tried in the last mile.  This run marks the end of a 74-mile week which is a lot for me, so I am hoping it is tired legs, and that with a good pre-race taper, the dead-leg thing will not be a factor.  I mean, I need to do an extra 12 miles at race pace on top of the 14 I did today!  Still very happy with the run, and even happier that it's done.  I do feel like I'm in shape for 3:05 but with very little room to spare.  Jan 15 should be an interesting day...

Saucony A4 Miles: 22.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Rye on Sun, Dec 25, 2011 at 16:18:11 from 174.27.79.220

Nice! All that mileage would equal tired

legs for sure! Enjoy the rest of the day.

From Bonnie on Sun, Dec 25, 2011 at 18:25:09 from 150.135.115.190

Great run, Merry Christmas Joe!

From I Just Run on Sun, Dec 25, 2011 at 18:49:07 from 166.147.79.93

I'm getting really excited for your race. Sure seems things are lining out to be a great race for for you...!

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 02:09:53 from 205.172.12.229

I know exactly how you feel. In fact, in all my runs recently, even speedowork, I really feel that the limiting factor is my legs. Aerobically I can be doing just fine but my legs get tired and that is where it gets hard.

From SlowJoe on Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 15:30:38 from 74.195.74.62

Rye/Bonnie/IJR - Thanks!

April - interesting, I usually have to slow down (like in a tempo or something) because I am just out of breath. Maybe a tired legs and/or fuel issue..

From JulieC on Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 17:14:10 from 70.56.111.22

GREAT RUN JOE!! how do you feel today? hope you got a great nap in!! TAPER time coming up, you deserve it!!

From JG on Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 17:18:08 from 71.59.27.33

Woohoo! That is a sweet run! I think with rested legs & race adrenalin/fueling ... you can take that straight to the finish! Nice job, I am excited for you!!

From derhammer on Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 21:40:51 from 70.113.125.159

Joe - you are definitely going to smash 3:05 - this run was better than any of my training runs, so I think you will do great.

My legs always go before my aerobic condition, esp. MGP runs since you are running in relative easy zone aerobically. It's all about endurance, strength, energy and the mental toughness to push through (my weakest part.)

From SlowJoe on Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 11:09:41 from 132.3.53.68

Julie - thanks, I actually recovered well this time which has not always been the case.

JG - thanks, that is what I'm hoping!

dh - I definitely appreciate the vote of confidence from a guy who just threw down a negative-split 3:02, thanks. Maybe next time, I'll do more runs of 22+ miles to get more of that same sensation in the legs. Hopefully I can push through it on race day.

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