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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: 5.12 Month: 74.95 Year: 258.75
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
40.454.750.000.0045.20
2140 Red Miles: 23.202130 Orange Blue Miles: 15.002120 Gray Miles: 7.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

On the mill again.

2140 Red Miles: 8.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

Just noticed that I'm closing in on 1000 miles in my shoes.  I never would have imagined I'd make it this far in them with no orthotics.

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 8.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7 wonderful miles on ye old mill.

2120 Gray Miles: 7.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.701.500.000.007.20

Cold and raining outside.  More mill time.  Not Miller time!

2140 Red Miles: 7.20
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

Ran 1.5 mi a bit faster, but not down to MP pace.

2130 Orange Blue Miles: 7.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.753.250.000.008.00

Ran 20 min easy and then broke loose.  All I know is I worked my tail off for the following 20 min and then some time near the end.  You can you tell I'm really scientific in my measurements.  Seriously, kind of angry since I'm not running a mary this fall and I don't feel like I'm fulfilling my duty around the house.  You know, bringing home the bacon and such.  All I'm bringing home these days is homework and  I feel like a confused soul of sorts.  Part of me wishes I did this career change years ago and the other part tells me it's too late.  I'm too damn stubborn though.  Always taking the hard way it seems and not giving up.   Not trying to be dramatic here, just real about how I feel.  As most dream about a day of retirement and that magical $1-2 mil in the bank, all I want is do something I enjoy the rest of my life.  Ever since seeing my mother and father die early in life, I don't plan to retire, just make the most of the trip while I'm here.  Think about it, retirement is a fallacy.

2140 Red Miles: 8.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
40.454.750.000.0045.20
2140 Red Miles: 23.202130 Orange Blue Miles: 15.002120 Gray Miles: 7.00
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