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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: 12.10 Month: 85.00 Year: 361.55
Fri, Jan 02, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.000.000.000.0015.00

Well, this run reminded me of the benefit of having a treadmill this time of year.  Ran on a bike trail covered in ice 30% of the time.  Not a big deal.  It was about 30 dg and sunny.  Felt great on the way out, but on the way back I was running into a stiff wind.  It felt like a wind chill in the teens and with a good sweat worked up I was absolutely freezing.  Obviously, I was ill prepared to confront that kind of wind chill clothing wise, but I thought the temp and sun combo would rule.  Wrong!  Being use to running in mostly indoor temps didn't help.  Lonely 15 mi run (7:53 avg).

Asics 2130 Red Miles: 15.00
Comments
From JimF on Sat, Jan 03, 2009 at 13:30:18

Good job knocking down a long run in tough conditions. Man I the wind this time of the year. It is really hard to dress right for it because with the wind you get hot and then into the wind you freeze. I guess we just have to tough it out for a couple of more months. Nice run!

From rockness18 on Sat, Jan 03, 2009 at 14:23:15

Robert,

I feel your pain. I am such a wimp in the wind and cold. Having grown up in Florida, this kind of weather can really do a number on me. Way to gut it out and glad you're ok.

From Robert on Sat, Jan 03, 2009 at 19:50:00

Thanks for the inspiration guys.

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