This message goes at the top of the blog

Week starting Jul 10, 2011

Previous WeekRecent EntriesHomeJoin Fast Running Blog Community!PredictorHealthy RecipesStephen's RacesFind BlogsMileage BoardTop Ten Excuses for Missing a RunTop Ten Training MistakesDiscussion ForumRace Reports Send A Private MessageMonth ViewYear View
Graph View
Next Week
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20102011201220132014201520162017
15% off for Fast Running Blog members at St. George Running Center!

Location:

Orem,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jun 26, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

Ran first marathon after 18 months of training (minus injury time) at age 52 in Logan, Utah on Sept 18, 2010.  Time was 4:16:56 compared to a goal of 4:15.

Second marathon was Oct 1, 2011 in the heat of St George.  Time fell to 4:52:27.

Short-Term Running Goals:

With two marathons behind me, my next goal is to run one in under 4 hours and potentially qualify for Boston within 2 years.

Long-Term Running Goals:

My primary physical goal is to live a long, healthy life and to stay active to the end.  While I can, I expect running to be a big part of that.

Personal:

Married with 8 children and 5 grandchildren.  Youngest child is 13.

Favorite Blogs:
Click to donate
to Ukraine's Armed Forces
Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Totals
Total Distance
21.89
Mon, Jul 11, 2011
Total Distance
7.32

Today, I did interval training.  I think it is my least favorite type of workout because it is hard and I must look ridiculous when I try to go fast and pitiful when I go so slowly.  My rule is to run about .75 miles as fast as I can and then trot until my heart rate gets down below 130bpm.  Sometimes that takes a while.  My first interval and my last one were at 8:37/mi and 8:10/mi respectively.  All the other intervals were under an 8:00/mi pace, my best pace being 7:30/mile

Overall, I ran 7.32 miles in 1:08:45  for an average pace of 9:24/mile and max pace of 6:27/mi.  Average heart rate was 148bpm with a max of 168bpm.

Comments(2)
Tue, Jul 12, 2011
Total Distance
7.29

7.29 miles in 123:27 for an average pace of 11:27/mile at 124bpm.  Can't help but be pleased with that one.  Some days are better than others.  Before you know it I will look like a real runner.  First lap was 12:10.  Last partial was 12:01.  All other laps were in the 11s with the fastest mile at 11:02.

 

Comments(1)
Wed, Jul 13, 2011
Total Distance
7.28

7.28 miles in 1:26:41 for an average pace of 11:55/mile, average heart rate 125bpm, max rate 132bpm.  Yesterday must have been a fluke.  You don't have to worry, Mark.  You are light years ahead of me.

One of my secrets is to lull my competition into complacency.


Comments(2)
Totals
Total Distance
21.89
Debt Reduction Calculator
Featured Announcements
Most Recent Entries:
New Kids on the Blog
(need a welcome):
Lone Faithfuls
(need a comment):
Recent Comments: