| Member Since: Oct 21, 2007 Gender: Male Goal Type: Boston Qualifier Running Accomplishments: May 31 - St. Louis Marathon - 3:37 Short-Term Running Goals:
Run the sub 1:30 half marathon this summer.
Boston Qualifier at the 2008 Chicago Marathon Long-Term Running Goals: Break the 3 hour barrier!
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 350.60 | 121.10 | 33.20 | 204.80 | 709.70 |
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Detroit Free Press Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:53:03, Place overall: 1121, Place in age division: 179 | | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| I started off with two ~8:20 minutes miles and quickly jumped into a quick pace of 7:11-7:40. I was going for it. All put on the line for Boston and a PR. However, I was only strong enough to hold such fast pace for 17 miles. I crashed and hit the wall shortly after 18 or 19 miles and was extremely disappointed for not getting the 3:15 to qualify. However, I did accomplish something. I never have been able to hold this qualifying pace longer than 12 miles. So this was a huge accomplishment. I also have another state under my belt. So back to the drawing board and hopefully some of you may have a few tips for me. My legs typically get very tired starting at 18 miles. I witness this in all my races. I wanted to start on the weights as I've read that this provides strength and the endurance that's needed well after 20 miles. Any suggestions would be of great help to me. I'm taking a couple of weeks off, then will start training in November for a winter race in February. I'm putting it on the line again for Boston 2008... Another thing is that I run well in the cold temperatures and it got up to 73 during the race on this past Sunday. | |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| I just ran the Detroit Marathon on Sunday and taking a few days off with no running... |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| I just ran the Detroit Marathon on Sunday and taking a few days off with no running... | |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| This was day one after completing the Detroit Marathon on Sunday. All miles were performed on the treadmill and my legs felt pretty good. I did a few crunches and stretching as a cool down. I feel fresh enough to do a 7 miler tomorrow at a moderate pace. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 1.00 | 7.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
| Ran a comfortable mile to warm up Sunday morning then kicked into gear with a 7:30 pace. Total time for the 8 miles was 1:00:49. I felt pretty good afterwards. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 | 9.00 |
| Ran 6 miles today at a 7:58 pace finishing in 47:47. Also ran 3 miles in the PM to relax the legs at about a 9 minute pace. That gives me 9 miles for the day. Today was day one of my training for a marathon in February. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 | 9.00 |
| Ran 5 miles in the AM at a moderate pace and 4 miles in the PM at a slower pace. All miles were done on the treadmill. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| My schedule was a little off today, but I was able to get in 5 miles for Halloween. The was a nice easy pace run on the treadmill. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 | 9.00 |
| Ran 6 miles AM and 3 PM. | |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 8.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
| Peformed 8 easy miles on the treadmill at 8:30-9 minute pace. Legs felt pretty loose. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 1.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.30 | 12.30 |
| Ran just short of a half-marathon on the treadmill. I felt pretty good throughout the run. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 7.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.00 |
| I trained for 11 miles total today. I started out at a 8:30 pace, the gradually picked up the pace to 7:52, 7:45, 7:32, 7:26, 7:16, 7:06 then 6:45. I did another 3 miles easy on the treadmill in the PM. This was a 26 minute effort. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
| Today was a good day for running. This morning was pretty cool but I enjoyed the low temps. I ran 6 miles this morning at an average of 7:34. The PM four miles were performed on the treadmill at an 8:30 pace. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| I had a full day preparing for a presentation in the am and a high school football game in the pm. I could not get any miles in. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 | 12.00 |
| Ran 12 miles at an easy type training pace. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Ran 2 easy miles and 5 vo2. The treamill workouts are becoming steady. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 | 6.00 |
| I ran 6 miles on the track. The workout started with a cool morning but it warmed up during the last two miles. I loved this workout and have a half marathon for competition tomorrow. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 13.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 13.10 |
| Ran a half-marathon at 1:33:46, 41 seconds off my PR. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 7.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
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Today was my recovery for the half yesterday. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 1.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 | 12.00 |
| Ran 12 miles this morning. I got off to a good start pacing at 8:44 then 8:09 for the first two miles. Soon I dropped to a 7:45 for a few miles then cruise to MP at 7:30. I felt pretty good afterwards. | |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 | 14.00 |
| I ran 10 miles on the treadmill this morning and 4 miles in the PM. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 8.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 14.00 |
| Ran 14 miles, 8 at marathon pace. | |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Ran 10 miles on the treadmill. This was a great relaxing run. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 11.00 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 17.00 |
| Ran 2 easy miles at start, 11-12 at marathon pace and 3 LT miles to complete the 17 mile long run. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 | 11.00 |
| Did a six miler in the afternoon for a recovery run from yesterday. The weather was cool which made the run go even smoother. I was relaxed during the entire duration. Got back into the groove in the PM with another 5 miles. My legs felt even better after this run. Breaking up the miles tends to easy on the legs. I like this new approach to training. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 | 15.00 |
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Felt strong this morning and went for 12 miles on the treadmill.
Performed another 3 miles easy as a recovery from the AM run. | |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 | 4.00 | 15.00 |
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Hard, fast speed workout on the track. This was a great workout. I ran the first two easy at about 8:09-8:40 pace. Soon picked up the next four at a 7-7:15 pace. I then ended the run with 4 one mile repeats at 6:54, 6:47, 6:10 and 7:02. Walked a bit for a cool down then stretched.
Performed 5 miles recovery at a 8:30 pace. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 13.00 | 19.00 |
| A great day to run! I felt really relaxed today and went for a few extra miles. I did 13 in the AM starting at 5 then ran another 6 after work. I feel good about my accomplishments today and hope to achieve many more. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.00 | 13.00 |
| Happy Thanksgiving! Today was a great cool day to run. I did 2 warm-up miles, then kicked into gear for the last 11. I decided to run at a relaxed 7:45-8:30 pace. Not to fast nor too slow. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 2.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.50 | 11.00 |
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Ran the first two and a half miles at a slow pace. My legs were a little stiff from yesterday. I did not do an evening run and I believe that cost me here. However, I was able to sustain and picked up the pace for the remaining 8.5 miles. I will do an evening easy 4-5 miles. This should keep me loose for tomorrow's long 20 mile run. | |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 16.00 | 20.00 |
| I ran 20 miles today. It was a great accomplishment for me today as I logged 100 miles for the first time ever. Although I may not average this on a weekly basis, I do feel comfortable keeping my mileage around 85. That's up from a 55-60 mile average this past summer. | |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 | 7.00 |
| I ran 7 miles recovery from the 20 miler yesterday. I kept it at a slow to moderate, comfortable pace. The legs were very tight at the start as I had previously decided to take the day off. Good thing I did, because it loosened me up a great deal... | |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 5.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 | 20.00 |
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Felt pretty good this morning on the 17 mile journey. Started with a couple of slow miles and then cruised to my VO2 pace. A few miles into this I still felt tight from my long run, but remained focussed and on pace. I ran the uncomfortness out and allowed the physiological benefits to kick in. The last 5 miles were performed at marathon race pace.
Ran another 3 miles in the PM as a cool down and stretch for the day.
20 miles today for the day
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 7.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 | 17.00 |
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Ran 17 miles: 7 at marathon pace. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 1.00 | 2.00 | 4.00 | 10.00 | 17.00 |
| Ran 17 miles today combined with MP and LT. This was a great workout. The distance was the same as yesterday but the intensity of the workout was greater. My legs probably will feel tight as the day goes on, so I will have to put in a few miles later tonight. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 7.00 | 3.00 | 10.00 | 22.00 |
| Ran 22 miles with the majority at VO2 and MP. | |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 |
| Ran a comfortable 11 miles at an 8 minute pace. The legs were a little tight at the start from yesterday's workout. However, the tightness disappeared by the third mile. I felt good enought to go 17 but do not want to push the mileage too fast. I will do about 4 miles after work as a cool down. I probably was tight this morning because after the 22 mile workout yesterday morning, I did not do a cool down that evening. I've learned since joining this blog that the evening short and easy run works wonders on the legs. It makes the workout the next morning go a lot smoother. | |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 1.00 | 3.00 | 6.20 | 0.00 | 10.20 |
| Ran a one mile warm-up, then ran a 15K. I started off at marathon pace, close to 7:25 average. Then I picked it up a bit between 6:58 and 7:10. This felt pretty good until I got to the tough hills. The course was a 3.5 mile loop and about half was hilly. I had not trained for this, but given the high mileage that I've been training, gave me the endurance that was needed. When things got tough, I ran my way through them. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 15.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.00 |
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Ran all 12 miles at a moderate 8:30 pace. I didn't want to push it too much because I wanted the pace to be relaxed enough to carry a conversation. I was in a rush to work so did not get the chance to do a cool down. I will run tonight and perform a good cool down at that time. Returned to the treadmill for an easy 3 mile run. The miles were performed at 8:45, 8:30 twice. My legs feel fresh now and looking forward to tomorrow's 800's. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
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This workout included true VO2 Max! I started out with a slow warm-up of one mile. Stretched shortly afterwards for several minutes and took a drink of Gatorade.
Stepped on the track and ran 12 x 800s:
1 - 3:10
2 - 3:13
3 - 3:12
4 - 3:06
5 - 3:08
6 - 3:06
7 - 3:08
8 - 3:10
9 - 3:10
10 - 3:12
11 - 3:12
12 - 3:15
Did a one mile cool down at 7:56.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 17.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 20.00 |
| Great run today. All miles were logged on the treadmill. Ran 10 miles with 3 at MP in the AM athen returned after work with another 10 miles easy. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 13.00 | 8.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 21.00 |
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Another good workout this morning. Started with an easy 8:30 pace and held this for 5 miles. Soon dropped the pace to 7:30 for the next 8 miles at MP. The legs started to feel better.
Evening work started out a bit tough. I was a little tight tonight. The first two miles were easy at the normal 8:30 pace. The legs became relaxed towards the end of the second mile, so I increased the pace to my normal 8 minutes per mile. The legs felt good at this pace, so I held it for another 6 miles. I walked for 5 minutes and stretched as a cool down.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 11.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.00 |
| Performed 11 easy miles at an 8:30 pace this morning starting at 6AM. I felt myself enter a zone where it started to feel like I was floating vs running. This was an awesome feeling. One I have felt before, but some time ago. I will probably do a few tonight, in order to feel relaxed for tomorrow big 20! |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 20.00 |
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Performed a challenging log run this weekend. I was looking forward to the roads and the 35 degree temperature, however as I started out the door, the started also. This was bad. I attempted to ride it out, but soon it started to pouring. I had to settle for 20 miles on the treadmill. OUCH!!!
The workout wasn't as bad as I thought once it started. I wanted to train specifically for a marathon type simulation. I'd read Ryan Hall's blog that he'd performed 5 of this type leading up to the London Marathon. With me normally fading in the late miles, I figured this type of workout could help me. The plan was to run the first 10 miles at a 30-40 second slower than marathon pace, then the final 10 at MP. I knew the first ten would not be an issue, however holding MP for the final miles of the second 10 may be difficult. As planned, I remained focussed for the first 10, completing in 1:21:45: an 8:10 pace per mile. I stopped took another drink of Gatorade and water and restarted the Men's Olympic Trials Race then begin my quest for the 2nd 10. This pace shocked my legs at first because I probably should've gradually increased the pace on my last one or two miles from the first ten. However, I settle into the rythm and worked on my form. I didn't start to feel a little fatigue until mile 18, which is around where I normally loosed focus and the pace falters. I held it together and the next thing I new I was on mile 19, looking for to 20. I held a 7:30 pace the entire 10 miles and was extremely pleased with the results. I hope to do this workout again or maybe twice before my next race. However, I really want to take this effort to the pavement and again on the hills. I figure since marathons are ran on the road, my simulation definitely need to be there also.
This was a great weekend Long Run and there's no better place to post my achievements than FRB!!!
First 10 Miles: 8:10
Second 10 Miles: 7:30
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| I ran 5 miles at a very slow pace: 8:30 per mile. This felt really relaxed on the legs and was very well needed from yesterday's long run. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 16.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 16.00 |
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As I was on my way to the track and roads, it started to rain, sabotaging my workout. Since it was 33 degrees, I didn't want to take the chance of catching cold in the rain. I head back to the treadmill, again. By the way, this occurred on Saturday morning also, so the 20 miler was on the TM.
Well, I didn't let this get me down. I jumped on the TM with a goal of 12 miles for the morning. I ran a constant pace of 8 minues per mile. I was watching the trials again and this helped me focus on my form and tune-out distractions. After 4-5 miles, it appears that the pace go very easy and relaxing. I enjoyed this run and hope to have many like this. I probably will do 4-6 miles tonight at an easy pace.
Ran another 4 miles as an easy cooldown. The miles were done at an 8:45 pace. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 13.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 14.00 |
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Did my morning workout on the track this morning. It was quite foggy and wet but the temperature was a nice 40 degrees. I ran 10 miles total. The first miles was at 8:45, very easy. The next 8 were done at about an 8:05 average. The last miles was at marathon pace - 7:33.
Enjoyed an easy night 4 mile run at a slow pace. This felt good. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 12.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.00 |
| Had a good early morning 15 miles run. The bulk of the effort was at an easy-moderate pace. I started at 8:30 for six miles, picked it up to 8:00 for another six and took it home at MP. The workout started to get a little tought around 12 but I remained focused and got the job done. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 12.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.00 |
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Today's run was a bit tough. I felt tired and the legs were stiff. However, I started out 30 seconds faster than my normal for the first few miles. I was on an 8 min pace for the first 7 then dropped to MP at 7:30. I'll do a light workout tonight and hopefully feel better. I did feel a little better towards the middle of training.
Completed training this evening with a 5 easy miler. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| Ran all 10 miles at an easy pace this morning. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 14.00 | 8.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 22.00 |
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Long 22 miler today. The new snowfall sabotaged my run this morning. Last week, it was the cold rain. However this did not stop me from training on the treadmill.
Miles: 1-5 8:15 pace
Miles: 6-9 8:00 pace
Miles: 10-13 7:45 pace
Miles: 14-21 Marathon Pace
Mile 22 @ 8 minutes
I will do a few miles perhaps tonight to relax the legs. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 |
| Ran 9 easy recovery miles today. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 18.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 18.00 |
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All 15 miles were performed at an easy 8:30 pace. This felt great after the weekend's 22 miler. I stretched pretty good and did 300 crunches as my cool down. I need to strengthen the mid section, so I'll be crunching several times a week. I'll probably run a few miles tonight in preparation for the AM run.
Ran a three mile cooldown. Very easy pace.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 16.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 16.00 |
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I ran 16 miles this morning continuing my last week of mileage buildup.
Miles 1-8 8:15
Miles 9-12 8:00
Miles 13-16 7:45
This was a pretty good workout. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 17.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 17.00 |
| Ran 17 easy miles this morning. The slips were 10 at 8:30, 7 @ 8:15. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 11.00 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.00 |
| Performed 15 miles today; 11 at an easy 7:45-8:30 pace and the last 4 at marathon pace. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 15.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.00 |
| Performed all 15 miles on the treadmill at an 8 minute pace. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
| I worked out during 8 miles today. Five miles were done easy at 8 minutes and the last 3 was at marathon pace 7:30. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 6.10 | 1.00 | 5.00 | 1.00 | 13.10 |
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Ran a half-marathon today in 26 degree weather. The temps were not a problem, but the wind was horrible. I could barely survive. I've never run in such cold extremes. My hands were very cold and the entire process ended in disaster.
I started out way too fast, probably because all the miles that I've been running. I've only been training this way for 4-5 weeks since joining the blog and I didn't think smart during the race. I worked with a 6:50-7:10 pace group. It felt good at first and there were 3 runners blocking the headwind. I knew this was not my pace, but I felt good and wanted to test my new training. Unfortunately, I was able to hand for 5 miles, then started to falter. By mile 8 I was extremely cold, running alone in the fields, and praying to get to the finish line healthy. I did lots of walking in disgust, partly because my legs were tight and I have to use my body to warm my hands. My nose and chin felt frozen along with the fingers. However, the rest of the body felt great! It's tough to go from here because I'm very disappointed but I've been here before. So I will just move on.
I have 8 weeks until I run my next marathon and it will be cold. Perhaps just like today. I need to learn how to run with high cold winds!!! Again, the cold weather didn't bother me, just the added wind. Also since my legs did get tight because I went out to fast, I'm thinking about not doing three weeks of speed work but more endurance mile buildups and include 3 weeks of strength training. I have the leg speed, but lack the endurance and strength. If anyone has input on how I can best do this please let me know. I've been running 90+ miles per week and will do this for another 3 weeks. Then move to the 3 weeks strength, ending with a 2 week taper. Any thoughts on particular workouts would be helpful. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Taking off because my chest is a bit tight from yesterday's half marathon. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Taking off because my chest is a bit tight from Sunday's half marathon. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Taking off because my chest is a bit tight from Sunday's half marathon. |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| I finally stopped being stubborn and went to the emergency room after work today. I have bronchitis, not good. I'm taking a day off from work and the next few days off from school. Hopefully with the steriods this should clear up in a couple of days. It feels extremely weird not running given that I've dramatically increased my weekly mileage the last 6 weeks. But I must get well before I can move forward - healthy... |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Taking off today due to illness... |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 350.60 | 121.10 | 33.20 | 204.80 | 709.70 |
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