How Much Discomfort Can I Tolerate?!

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Location:

Eugene,OR,USA

Member Since:

Nov 09, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

  • 5k PR - 18:48 (7/04/08)
  • 8K PR - 33:46 (5/19/07, on trails)
  • 10k PR - I have not run a competitive 10K yet.
  • 12K PR - 50:10 (8/09/08)
  • 15K PR - 1:04:52 (3/22/08)
  • Marathon - Have run 1 trail marathon, (Grand Island) 3:55 (July 2007)
  • Ultra Marathons -
  • Farmdale 33.5 miles, 10/08 - 6:08
  • Riddle Run 28 Miles, 01/09 - 5:35 (run in 2-3 inches of snow)
  • Devil's Lake 50k, 07/09 - 6:22
  • Howl at the Moon 8 hour, 08/09 - 39.98 miles
  • North Country Trail Run 50 miles, 09/09 - 9:44
  • Farmdale 32 miles, 10/09 - 5:45
  • McNotAgain 30 Miles, 10/09 - 5:50
  • Red Rock Canyon Half, Las Vegas, 06/12 - 2:15


Short-Term Running Goals:

Keep running in the winter - 1st year in Eugene - fun!

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep on Keeping on..

Personal:

Moved to Eugene in Autumn, 2012 - Track city USA!
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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Sat, Sep 13, 2008
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
20.000.000.000.0020.00

Weather - 76 degrees, cloudy, humid.

Wanted to go long this morning, so ended up running 3 hours around Urbana. I imagined myself running the 33 miler, so I kept the pace conservative and slow. I did run 7:30 pace at miles 5-7, but the other miles were between 8:30-9:15 pace. Running slow allowed me to not go over the edge, I actually felt pretty good at the 3 hour mark, other than my legs being tired.

I am still having trouble imagining myself running at the 5 hour mark. I realize there is a chance I will have to stop before finishing the race. That does not bother me, because what excites me is the chance to run as far as I can in a beautiful environment.

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Comments
From jimf on Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 14:34:14

Great run! I can't imagine running for 5 hours. This was a good run to get you ready.

From The Howling Commando on Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 18:29:11

Way to go, Will! Happy 300th! Sorry it's belated, but I've been so stressed with school I haven't logged onto FRB in a while. What a spectacular run, sir! Keep it up and you are going to have an awesome time at the ultra!

From will on Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 20:21:03

Thanks for the comments.

Jim - great tempo run yesterday, your speed endurance was awesome in those humid conditions.

Benn - Congratulations on your 7 mile run! Looks like your injury ordeal is over. I liked the Karnazes quote, I am going to find that book, I liked his first one. Way to hang tough in school and work, and great new pic!

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