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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
Totals
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
49.500.000.000.0049.50
Sun, Jul 02, 2017
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.500.000.000.002.50

Nice 10 mi bike trip with my daughter (divided by 4 for run equivalent).  Strength training at 80% of max afterward.

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Mon, Jul 03, 2017
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

10 mi run on the trail at 9 min pace. Already hot out.

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Tue, Jul 04, 2017
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

10 mi run on the trail in the middle of the afternoon.  Slowed pace by about 20-30 sec per mile because of the heat.

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Wed, Jul 05, 2017
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7 mi run during lunch.  Very humid.

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Thu, Jul 06, 2017
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

No run.  After work did complex training, which is mixing strength exercises and plyometrics.

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Fri, Jul 07, 2017
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

6.5 mi before work.  Legs were flat from strength training yesterday.  Probably should have rested, but didn't run yesterday.

3.5 mi slow during lunch hour.  After years spent slinging iron, I've finally come to the conclusion that strength training at near maximum weight and distance running simply don't mix.  Strength training is a good thing, especially for older runners, but it can really make running a drag (pun intended).  So going to mess with the schedule again.

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Sat, Jul 08, 2017
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

10 mi easy, legs felt fresh at first then tired greatly after 6 miles.

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Totals
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
49.500.000.000.0049.50
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