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March 2010

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Location:

Meridian,ID,US

Member Since:

Mar 31, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

PR's:

5K Beat Coach Pete Fun Run Boise, ID- 21:13(2009)

Meridan Barn Sour Days 10k, Meridian, ID- 41:32(2012)

Famous Potato Half Marathon, Boise, ID- 1:30:40 (2012)

Utah Valley Marathon, Provo, UT- 3:20:14 (2011)

Athlinks profile here.

Garmin Connect profile here.

Short-Term Running Goals:

2014 Racing Schedule and Goals: 

-Get healthy

-St. George Marathon, October 4, 2014, St. George, UT

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run at least one marathon every year until I buy the farm.

Qualify for Boston Marathon.

Personal:

Started running in November 2007 to get fit. Now I'm back almost to square one after back surgery. I did it once and I'll do it again.

"In truth, runners don't race other runners. They race against themselves: to conquer their wills, to transcend their weaknesses, to beat back their nightmares. And while a runner can't actually beat himself, he can beat his time. Even years into running, he can get better."  Running for His Life by Michael Hall. 

 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
New Balance MR 1400 Lifetime Miles: 392.77
Saucony Kinvara 2 Lifetime Miles: 424.41
Saucony Kinvara 3 Lifetime Miles: 438.89
Saucony Ride 5 Lifetime Miles: 235.68
Brooks Launch (Blue/Yellow) Lifetime Miles: 282.52
Hoka Rapa Nui Tarmac's Lifetime Miles: 181.17
Hoka Clifton (Blue)(2) Lifetime Miles: 164.15
Total Distance
207.41
Saucony Tangent III Miles: 44.72Asics DS Trainer 14 Miles: 108.44Wave Rider 12(3) Miles: 54.25
Total Distance
10.31

630AM: 5.2 relatively easy miles on the TM topping out @ 8:00/mi pace. 

9PM: Light core workout followed by 5.11M really slow on TM. 

Saucony Tangent III Miles: 5.11Asics DS Trainer 14 Miles: 5.20
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Total Distance
4.71

Short, easy run outside after work.  Didn't have much time before my wife returned home and I had to pick up my son.  Still it was nice to run outside in the cool, but not cold, air. 

Wave Rider 12(3) Miles: 4.71
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Total Distance
8.10

Hill work on TM: 6.5M of incline varying up to 4%.  Nothing too strenuous but enough to get me introduced to hills in preparation for Robie in 7 weeks.  I did a lot of hill work last year by this time but I'm going to try a different approach: 1 hill workout per week and a lot more long runs to improve my cardio base.  I think this will keep me fresher and be a better prep for the bigger priority which is the marathon in early May.

Asics DS Trainer 14 Miles: 8.10
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Total Distance
6.25

Easy TM recovery run.  I'm taking tomorrow off to rest up for a long run (18M) tomorrow. 

Saucony Tangent III Miles: 6.25
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Total Distance
16.10

Long, slow out and back on Locust Grove.  Weather was beautiful w/ bright sunshine and temp near 50.  Through the first 10M I really felt good and thought I could go 20M.  Started to tire shortly after 10M and probably drank too much Powerade.  I'll go for 20M next weekend.  Sobering thought: according to my log- this time last year I was about 18 lbs lighter and running much higher mileage.  

Asics DS Trainer 14 Miles: 16.10
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Total Distance
9.26

Noon: Ran from Ft Boise Park up Reserve St. past the Boise Gun Range and back.  I took it really easy w/ short strides and quicker turnover on the uphill.  I was a little tentative on the steeper downhill because the trail was a rutted mess and then pushed it the last 1.5M at 7 min/mi pace. 

8PM: 5+ easy miles on the TM.  I was surprised that I wasn't more fatigued from the hill work earlier in the day. 

Saucony Tangent III Miles: 4.06Asics DS Trainer 14 Miles: 5.20
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Total Distance
9.28

630AM: Very tired this morning and never really got going at all.  4+ really slow miles on the TM.

830PM: 5.2M on the TM.  Started really slow for the first 3M and then I gradually got into a rhythm about the time I heard "Crazy Train" come on the ol' Ipod.  Gonna take some Tylenol Severe Cold to see if I can get rid of this sore throat.

Wave Rider 12(3) Miles: 5.20Asics DS Trainer 14 Miles: 4.08
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Total Distance
3.95

Short run on the greenbelt.  Very windy and unseasonably cool.  1M warmup followed by 3M just under current MP. 

Saucony Tangent III Miles: 3.95
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Total Distance
9.27

Noon: Easy 4M run on the greenbelt.  Beautiful day. 

9PM: 5.25M easy on the TM.  Worked on improving my breathing, forward lean and good push off.  Taking tomorrow off to rest up for Saturday's long run.

Saucony Tangent III Miles: 5.25Asics DS Trainer 14 Miles: 4.02
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Total Distance
16.16

Not bad but not the 20 miler I had planned. Probably the windiest day I've ever run in. Winds steady @ 25 mph w/ frequent gusts. This made it comfortable on the way out but a downright chore on the way back- especially when I was out in the open.

Asics DS Trainer 14 Miles: 16.16
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Total Distance
8.20

645AM: Barely able to fall out of bed this morning.  The time change and a late nap had me up until around 1AM.  I love my Sunday naps but they almost always end up being counterproductive.  4.2M easy on the TM. 

730PM: 4M with my 14 yo son.  I wanted to do them easy after this morning's run but the young man was feeling spunky and out to beat the old man.  I usually have to jog and wait for him on these runs but this time it was him that was pushing the pace.  I could feel him getting frustrated b/c he would try to surge and leave me behind and I'd just stay right there on his side.  About a quarter mile from the house he really picked it up and once we had the house in sight I started my kick.  Unfortunately, I didn't have anything in me and the youngster blew right by me. 

He's had a nice growth spurt since last year which has really leaned him out.  He ran their 1.5M fitness run at school in just over 10 mins., and that was off of a training regimen that consisted of playing on the X-box and little else.  I have a feeling from here on out I'll be struggling to keep up with him. 

Wave Rider 12(3) Miles: 4.00Saucony Tangent III Miles: 4.20
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Total Distance
9.55

630AM: 4.2M really slow on the TM. A better night's sleep and a good base building jog. 

930PM: 5M of hills (1 min intervals of 3%, 4%, 5%, and 6.5% grade).  Cooldown.  I took it pretty slow.  My strategy for Robie this year is lay back a bit on the uphill and save some energy for the downhill and to finish strong. 

Wave Rider 12(3) Miles: 5.35Asics DS Trainer 14 Miles: 4.20
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Total Distance
4.10

645AM: 4.1M easy on TM.  Extremely tired this morning.  A really slow start but I loosened up around 2.5M.  Not sure if I'll get another workout this evening due to other commitments. 

Wave Rider 12(3) Miles: 4.10
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Total Distance
6.62

640AM: 6.62M on TM.  3M slow and 3M @ current MP.  Taking the night off gave me fresher legs. I wanted to go further but I didn't have enough time.  Will try for another workout tonight .

Asics DS Trainer 14 Miles: 6.62
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Total Distance
4.25

645AM: 4.25 relatively easy on TM.  Topped out at 8:20mi in mile 4.  My heel is starting to really bother me.  I think its related to my ankle which is still weak and swells up even though the severe sprain I suffered was more than a year ago.  It has never come all the way back and I still don't have full range of motion.  Running may be exacerbating the swelling but it's not the cause.  If I do anything that involves jumping or starting or stopping real quick it swells immediately.  If I had the money then I'd get an MRI to see what sort of damage remains almost a year and a half after the initial injury.   

Wave Rider 12(3) Miles: 4.25
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Total Distance
19.20

11AM:  Long run today.  A little bit improvement.  I felt really good until 15 miles.  There was a good breeze and I had it at my back for miles 7-15 so that probably contributed to the fatigue at the end.  Good run though, except for the part where a group of Girl Scouts called me a jerk b/c I didn't stop and buy some of their stupid cookies.  Mean girls.

Asics DS Trainer 14 Miles: 19.20
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Total Distance
8.25

930PM: Only one run for today so I had to go a bit longer than usual on the TM.  I've been working some long hours trying to finish a 9th Circuit Brief due on Thursday.  I felt really strong aerobically and my legs eventually loosened up toward the end. 

Asics DS Trainer 14 Miles: 8.25
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Total Distance
10.56

630AM:  Crazy busy at work right now.  Didn't get a run in yesterday but I'll try to double up today.  Really strong 5+ miles on the TM. 

930PM: Easy 5.31M on TM. 

Wave Rider 12(3) Miles: 5.31Saucony Tangent III Miles: 5.25
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Total Distance
3.60

630AM: Easy 3.6M on TM.  Have to get to work earlier today.  Brief due by end of business day. 

Saucony Tangent III Miles: 3.60
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Total Distance
6.00

1PM: Snuck in a quick workout on the TM before some family duties.  Felt really good, like I could have gone forever. 

Wave Rider 12(3) Miles: 6.00
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Total Distance
11.31

A really good run this evening.  First 5M with Martin who really pushed me.  I was able to hold current marathon pace pretty easily.  Legs felt powerful. w/ a lot of spring.  Never really got tired but I started to get cold once the sun went down so I headed for home. 

Asics DS Trainer 14 Miles: 11.31
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Total Distance
8.20

8PM:  Pretty good run on the TM.  Wind was howling and it looked threatening so I stayed inside.  The club was hotter than usual and I ate some Chinese for supper.  This was not a good combination.

Wave Rider 12(3) Miles: 8.20
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Total Distance
7.05

Easy run on the TM.  Stomach ache made it harder than it had to be. 

Saucony Tangent III Miles: 7.05
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Total Distance
7.13

Progressive run on the TM topping out @ current MP. 

Wave Rider 12(3) Miles: 7.13
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Total Distance
207.41
Saucony Tangent III Miles: 44.72Asics DS Trainer 14 Miles: 108.44Wave Rider 12(3) Miles: 54.25
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