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Member Since:

Aug 10, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon PR - 3:05 (3:06 at Boston)

Completed a dozen marathons and a handful of 50 mile ultras.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Consistent aerobic and strength training.

Christie Clinic Half Marathon 4/27/24

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 1:35 in half marathon.  Then might consider taking a shot at full marathon again.

Personal:

I started more dedicated running and racing in my thirties.  Eventually I developed symptomatic bradycardia and SVT which required a cardiac pacemaker implant and a cardiac cath ablation.  It has taken a long time to get back to running consistently again.  Counting my blessings and trying to remain more balanced with fitness.

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Miles:This week: 5.12 Month: 74.95 Year: 258.75
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.000.000.000.0012.00

Ran 12 mi out and back from home.  Weather was sunny and humid.  Right foot problem was tender first 2 miles and then went away as the run progressed.  Other than that just a lot of thought about the biomechanics of running.

2140 Red Miles: 12.00
Comments
From Ashbaker on Fri, May 08, 2009 at 19:59:31 from 76.27.0.45

I saw your post on Cheryl's blog. Have you read much of Ernst Van Aaken? He has some very insightful stuff.

Be careful with the foot by the way. Have things looked up for you yet?

From Robert on Fri, May 08, 2009 at 21:12:55 from 71.32.163.35

Thanks for the advice. I'm a beast of burden. My foot doesn't hurt that much, but I like to complain. I'll keep moving though as I know when to call it and this is far from the time. Yes, I've read much of Dr. Van Aaken and consider myself a student of his teaching as well as Joe Henderson (yes, Mr. LSD). You Mr. Ashbaker are blessed far more than me though. Just keep moving and cosuming oxygen every day and you'll improve even more. I'm far behind and will ty to catch up, but don't wait for me.

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