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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
20.500.002.504.5027.50
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.001.500.004.50

Weather - 72 degrees, sunny.

Back home and back to the usual running routine. 4.5 miles through the park and Busey Woods, felt a bit stiff the first mile, then loosened up to normal 8:15 pace. The last 1.5 miles was 6:30-6:45 pace.

Will run easy and short all week, looking forward to a nice recovery.

I might run a small 5k at Crystal Lake Park this Saturday if I feel 100% recovered.

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Weather - 75 degrees, sunny.

3 easy miles through the park and Busey Woods.

After the run 4 sets of strength exercises, stretching, and 35 minute walk home.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Weather - 66 degrees, sunny.

4 easy miles through the park and Busey Woods.

After the run 5 sets of strength exercises, stretching, and 35 minute walk home.

I weighed myself today, first time since the winter, and saw that I am 10 pounds overweight. I was surprised because I have been running so well lately. I don't think I have ever been overweight and fit at the same time. I can blame it on my recent eating habits, which has included more cheeses and dairy, and a few sweets. I guess I can't eat with impunity even if I can run 100 miles in a week. I am confident that in 2 months I will be back to a good running weight if I cut out the fatty foods. I am motivated because I have been setting PR's with the extra weight. I should be able to gain some more speed when my weight goes back down.

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Weather - 82 degrees, sunny.

My seasonal allergies started this week, and last night was my first bout of asthma. It woke me at 4:00am, allowing me to get only 5 hours of sleep. I was dragging at work this morning, and my 3 easy miles felt like 6 hard ones. I will go to bed early tonight and hopefully get a full nights sleep.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.500.001.000.003.50

Weather - 82 degrees, sunny, humid.

Energy was a bit better today, but still recovering from last weeks high mileage. Ran 3.5 miles, the final mile pace was 6:45.

Last week my mental and physical state was on a mountian top, but this week I have sunk into a valley. Low energy, fatigued muscles, allergies and asthma have initiated a fast decline. I will continue to take it easy until I feel better.

I don't have much enthusiasm for racing a 5k this Saturday, but the race is only a mile from my house so it will be hard to pass up.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.000.000.001.503.50

Weather - 83 degrees, sunny, humid.

My energy felt higher today, probably because I had a respite from night asthma for the past couple of days. Muscle fatigue is still lingering, so I feel about 75% overall. Ran 2 miles easy, then worked hard for 1.5 miles at 6:30-6:45 pace.

Afterward 3 sets of strength exercises, stretching, and 35 minute walk home.

I think I will end up running the 5K tomorrow at the park if I get an asthma-free sleep tonight. I won't be 100%, but I will follow my usual strategy of allowing my body to set the pace.

#287

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.003.006.00

Weather - 68 degrees, sunny.

A nice morning for a race. I felt pretty good jogging to the park, about 80% recovered, which is better than I have felt all week. My goal was to allow my body to set the pace. I had little desire to push myself too hard today.

The initial pace was moderate, and I was able to get to a comfortably hard pace at the halfway point, which I passed in 10:10. The second half I never went beyond the comfortable pace, and I finished in 20:20, which is my slowest 5k of the year.

This 5k indicates that my racing season is coming to a close. I plan to run 2 more races, the Wild Wilderness 7.5 mile trail race in September, and the Farmdale 33 mile trail race in October. After Farmdale I will take a month of easy running, and in December begin to build a new base.

This year has definitely been a success, and I am looking forward to my first ultra marathon. I have not put in super long runs, but my training has been consistent for 10 months, so I should have the strength to finish the race, although my time will most likely be mediocre. Running 5-6 hours in autumn woods will be pleasant and beautiful, at least for the first 3 hours.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
20.500.002.504.5027.50
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