Doesn't Get Easier

Week starting Feb 22, 2009

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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

Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
78.20	0.00	0.00	0.00	78.20

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 37.70	2120 Gray Miles: 19.50	Asics 2130 Red Miles: 21.00

Mon, Feb 23, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
15.20	0.00	0.00	0.00	15.20

AM: Jumped on the treadmill and worked up to an easy paced run incorporating several 4-6% grade hills during last half.

7.5 mi 1:00:25 - 8:03 avg

PM: Ran a standard mostly flat out and back during the lunch hour. Sunny with temps in the 20s. After last week's "speedwork" my body dished out indications that it's not ready for hard intervals (sluggish legs the whole week, tendon aches, trouble climbing stairs, etc.). Therefore, I'm changing plans and going the endurance route with some pickups or pace runs if it feels right. I'll revisit hard intervals later or might give them a try every 2 weeks.

7.7 mi 1:00:00 - 7:48 avg

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 7.70	2120 Gray Miles: 7.50

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Tue, Feb 24, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
12.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	12.00

Got up at 5 am and ran over a moderately hilly course. I cut it a little short because it took me too long to get ready to run and I didn't want to stroll into work late.

1:37:30 12 mi - 8:07 avg

2120 Gray Miles: 12.00

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Wed, Feb 25, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
9.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	9.00

Mostly flat out and back. Forced myself to keep it easy as my right adductor magnus has been getting tighter at the end of a run. Everything felt great until the last mile or so. I'll just roll with it as it's not really painful, but bothersome. Beautifiul day for a run.

1:13:00 9 mi - 8:07 avg

Late PM: Core training

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 9.00

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Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
14.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	14.00

AM: Easy flat run on the TM + light lower body strength training. The cold and rain/snow are moving through my area again. Yesterday was sunny and upper 50's! Oh well, almost there. My adductor wasn't an issue during the run, but was a little dull after icing and walking into work.

1:00:00 7 mi - 8:34 avg

PM: More of the same. Since I'm running ELP, I thought it was only fitting that I jam to ELP.

1:01:00 7 mi - 8:43 avg

Asics 2130 Red Miles: 14.00

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Fri, Feb 27, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
7.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.00

Still playing it safe and did a recovery run outside. I was lamenting to myself about my pace until I looked straight up and noticed someone in a wheelchair with no legs. I said "hi" and then proceeded to shrink to about two inches tall. I need a better perspective and be thankful for just being able to run.

0:58:52 7 mi - 8:25 avg (moderate hills)

Asics 2130 Red Miles: 7.00

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Sat, Feb 28, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
21.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	21.00

Long and easy with a couple breaks for water. Felt tired at the end, but not beat down like I usually do. Interesting results.

3:00:00 21 mi - 8:34 avg

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 21.00

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Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
78.20	0.00	0.00	0.00	78.20

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 37.70	2120 Gray Miles: 19.50	Asics 2130 Red Miles: 21.00

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