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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: 8.30 Month: 52.60 Year: 329.15
Mon, Aug 25, 2008
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.005.000.0010.00

EP 3 mi, TP 5 mi (6:32 avg), EP 2 mi.  Getting lungs and legs use to running faster again took some time during the tempo run.  I've felt that way before at the start of tempo training and it takes about 3 weeks to lose it and get the body to relax (or at least I become more aware or tolerant of the feelings).  I think it was Mark Allen who said that the body becomes more hyped up and enters a different state when speed training is introduced to training.  That's definitely true.

Comments
From barry on Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 17:38:54

Nice run today. How do you feel overall about your run today?

From Robert on Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 17:42:29

Feeling good. I was stiff later in the morning (ran early), but stretching over the lunch hour helped. I was a naysayer on stretching for years, but I find it absolutely vital now.

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