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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: 18.50 Month: 62.80 Year: 339.35
Sat, Jun 29, 2013
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
16.000.000.000.0016.00

The typical longer Saturday run. Weather was ideal so didn't have to worry about hydration so much. Wanted to go 20 miles, but based on how I felt it made sense to cut it short. I was feeling depleted at the end since I didn't eat before the run. Tough business carrying this extra weight for these longer treks. The plan is to alternate 15 and 20 mile Saturdays. I hope to have it in me for 20 next weekend.

Comments
From Holt on Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 15:16:11 from 67.2.242.119

The rotation of medium-long and long runs is a very good idea. Lets the body know that you always are ready for some long stuff, yet lets you recover a bit every other week.

From Bob on Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 20:02:34 from 67.176.195.62

Thanks for the confirm Holt.

From Tracy on Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 07:31:57 from 50.103.228.243

Good miles this week! Glad you got some cooler temps late this week. That sure helps.

From steve ash on Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 09:10:55 from 70.97.91.207

Is there a good size indoor track in your area? On occasion when it becomes too hot I will go to an indoor track and do the shorter long run. Just make sure it's at least bigger than a shoe box which some unfortunately are not.

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