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July 2015

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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
260.550.000.000.00260.55
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.000.000.000.0013.00

8 + 5 mi

Early morning and lunch run combo again.  Working full-time and training is tough business.  It can be done, but not ideal for recovery.  Did an abbreviated weight session after second run.  Getting stronger.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.000.000.000.0013.00

8 mi - Didn't sleep very well last night.  I was still able to get my butt out of bed for a run before work.  Mid way through the run I realized I'm blessed in a lot of ways.  Decided to pray during the run and give thanks.  To be able to just go for a run is something to be very thankful, not to mention all of the resources and materials we have here.

5 mi - Lunch hour jaunt.  Still sleepy tired.  Going to bed early tonight.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.000.000.000.009.00

9 mi - Easy progression run on the TM.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.250.000.000.0015.25

15.25 mi - Long run with the group.  Watermelon served during and after run.  Nice and refreshing on a muggy 4th.  I could eat watermelon everyday.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

5 mi - An easy jog before hitting the weights and bags.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

8 mi - A morning slog in the humidity. Gonna be a hot one today. Legs were a little tired from weights. The kids are on the summer downhill now.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.000.000.000.0013.00

8 + 5 mi

The usual trips.  Taking it even easier since right adductor and hamstring are tight and sore.  Hardly ever wear a watch anymore.  I think it's a good thing mentally speaking.

 

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

4 mi at lunch followed by a quick weights session.  Hope to get in another run after work.  Received bad news about my sister this morning.  I pray she gets better.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

8 mi early before work. Temp was 59 and felt amazing!  Felt stronger this morning due to conditions and lower miles yesterday.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
14.000.000.000.0014.00

8 mi. before work again, but this time on the human hamster wheel.  We don't have cable anymore so I had to watch nothing but news off an antenna.  Yearning for some TdF coverage, but refuse to go back to cable or satellite.

6 mi. during lunch hour.  Finally some sun!

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.000.000.000.0012.00

12 mi in the pouring rain so it should count extra!  

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

5 mi easy before stength training.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.600.000.000.005.60

5.6 mi during lunch hour. Brutally hot and humid. Carried water and tried to stay as comfortable as possible.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.100.000.000.0015.10

9 + 6 mi

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.700.000.000.005.70

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

Couldn't go until late in the day so jumped on the treadmill.  Oldest daughter in the hospital again for GI related complications.  Family health issues just won't stop!  Maybe it's Illinois?

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
14.000.000.000.0014.00

9 mi - Before work, nice morning.  Claire is still in hospital and Krista is spending nights there.

5 mi - During lunch. I had one of those moments where after running on the treadmill I found out it didn't rain as planned.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
14.000.000.000.0014.00

9 + 5 mi

Typical routine before work and during lunch.  Need to go to bed earlier.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.000.000.000.0012.00

6 + 6 mi + weights

Fartleks and easy surges mixed in throughout.  Mowed the lawn before weights.  Now really tired.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.000.000.000.0013.00

8 + 5 mi

Legs are feeling accumulated fatigue after yesterday so really slow paces on the schedule today.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.300.000.000.0013.30

One run before hitting the road to spend time with relatives for the weekend. 

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Short and hot run before lunch.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.600.000.000.0013.60

8.6 + 5 mi

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.000.000.000.0013.00

7.4 + 5.6 mi + weights

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7 mi

Slow going this morning because of weight training late last night.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
260.550.000.000.00260.55
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