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Member Since:

Nov 25, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

I've been running since junior high. Ran middle distance in college with a PB of 1:52 for the 800 meters, then continued running with varying degrees of seriousness throughout my 20's and 30's. Moved up in distance and even ran three marathons (2:43 PB). Now just trying to stay in shape and find balance in life in my 40's.

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Work out 30 minutes a day, six days a week

 

 

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay healthy and consistent.

 

Personal:

Married with 3 children. Work as a school counselor.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Nike Air Streak Lifetime Miles: 43.30
Asics DS-Trainer Lifetime Miles: 395.50
Asics Trail Lifetime Miles: 78.20
Five Fingers Lifetime Miles: 10.00
Saucony Progrid Guide Lifetime Miles: 344.10
Road Bike Miles Lifetime Miles: 395.40
Single Speed Miles Lifetime Miles: 12.50
Hoka Clifton Lite Lifetime Miles: 582.30
Nike Zoom Structure Lifetime Miles: 542.00
Hoka Infinite Lifetime Miles: 130.00
Scott Lifetime Miles: 108.20
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
54.350.000.001.850.000.000.0056.20
Saucony Progrid Guide Miles: 38.00Asics GT-1000 Miles: 14.20
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.000.000.000.004.00

Gernika River Path - 30+

Saucony Progrid Guide Miles: 4.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.000.000.000.004.00

Gernika River Path - 33+

Part with Emily

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
3.600.000.000.000.000.000.003.60

Gernika River Path - 27+

 

Saucony Progrid Guide Miles: 3.60
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
3.600.000.000.000.000.000.003.60

Leiketio roads - 27+

 

Saucony Progrid Guide Miles: 3.60
Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
3.800.000.000.000.000.000.003.80

Gernika roads - 29+

With some pickups

Saucony Progrid Guide Miles: 3.80
Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
4.500.000.000.200.000.000.004.70

Gernika River Path - 35:53

With 4 x 20 second pickups. Fly home on 7/3.

Saucony Progrid Guide Miles: 4.70
Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
4.600.000.000.400.000.000.005.00

Canal Banks - 38:46

1st day back after two full days of travel. Average pace of 7:45/mile. Did 3 x 15 second Phillippi Hills and 4 x 20 seconds on the flat.

Back stretches and pushups - 25, 22, 17 (64)

Saucony Progrid Guide Miles: 5.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
5.200.000.000.200.000.000.005.40

Greenbelt - 40:47

9 a.m. run from the Orchard St. access. Body felt sore and out of synch. Busy morning on the greenbelt - nice to get out and enjoy a cool run on a day off from the brutal temps. Did 4 x 20 sec easy pickups in the last mile.

Back exercises and easy weights/stretching

Asics GT-1000 Miles: 5.40
Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
4.200.000.000.400.000.000.004.60

Garden City Path - 36:04

Stopped and got in a run on my way to Garden Valley. Haven't been on this path for almost 2 years. Nice evening out, just ran slow and enjoyed it. 6 x 20 second pickups during the last half. Average pace of 7:50/mile.

Back exercises, core workout and pushups (30, 20, 15 = 65).

Asics GT-1000 Miles: 4.60
Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
4.200.000.000.000.000.000.004.20

Scriver Creek - 32:38

Short run and some berry picking. Busy day getting lots of stuff done at the cabin so just kept it short and sweet. Hot at 11 a.m.

Asics GT-1000 Miles: 4.20
Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

No run

10 minutes core + back exercises

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
4.600.000.000.400.000.000.005.00

Canal Banks - 38:06

Ran at 11 a.m. at a decent pace. Did 4 x 15 sec. Phillippi hills and 4 x 20 second pickups on the way home.

Back exercises and stretching later.

Saucony Progrid Guide Miles: 5.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
3.750.000.000.250.000.000.004.00

BK Campus/track - 30:16

Ran right at twilight. 4 x 100 strides at the track.

Back exercises + pushups - 25,24,13 = 62.

Saucony Progrid Guide Miles: 4.00
Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
4.300.000.000.000.000.000.004.30

Canal Banks - 36:09

With Rebecca at 9 a.m. at about 8:20 - 8:30 pace.

Later did back stretching and pushups - 27-24-15=66

Saucony Progrid Guide Miles: 4.30
Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
54.350.000.001.850.000.000.0056.20
Saucony Progrid Guide Miles: 38.00Asics GT-1000 Miles: 14.20
Weight: 0.00
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