| Location: Las Vegas,NV, Member Since: Jul 02, 2009 Gender: Male Goal Type: Other Running Accomplishments: I am running regularly for the first time since high school. Any personal bests and accomplishments are in the distant past. Short-Term Running Goals: I am currently trying to build a good mileage base and achieve a level of fitness that will enable me to run every morning and not feel like I just got out of surgery the rest of the day. I am approximately 20 pounds overweight, so weight loss because of and in support of the running is important as well.
I would like to complete a 10k in under 50 minutes, a 5k in under 24 mintues, and possibly run a half-marathon during the next two years. Long-Term Running Goals: Eventually, I would like to run a marathon spend time running races around the country. My main goal, however, is to achieve and maintain a consistent and fun running lifestyle. Personal: |
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| | Tired after the long drive on Sunday. The middle miles were tough, but I was able to push hard through the last 2. It was a good day. |
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| | I focused on keeping my pace consistant and pushing harder than normal. A lot of strange people on the street, but it was a nice morning. I ran three miles of the 8 under 9 minutes, and two others close to 9. The last mile was one of the fastest I have run since college. Despite the effort, I felt great afterward. 9:00/mile. |
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| | Today was eventful. First, I felt sore and fatigued throughout my run. Instead of pushing the pace, I settled into a comfortable rythmn. The great part was that the pace I found was as fast as those I ran uncomfortably last week. Then I realized that I have been reduced survival mode at all this week. Progress....finally. The third eventful part of the morning was a little scary. A car turned left toward me from a stop sign. The driver was not looking (I hope) and drove straight at me for 25 to 30 yards. She was accelerating quickly the entire time. She finally looked up, turn toward the center of the road, and (seriously) waved. This is the same woman who waited at a stop until I crossed in front of her then accelerated violently, having to hit her brakes to not hit me. Before anyone asks, I do not know her, so there iis no justified revenge here. It made the run more exciting. |
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| | Felt very fatigued early. For me, this week has had a lot of miles. I settled into a comfortable pace, which was better than I thought it would be. Seeing improvement. |
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| | After 4 days of 8 miles, I decided to take a running recovery day. I hoped to put in a long run on Saturday, and the joint and muscle pain on Thursday and starting on Friday told me I needed one day of a little less effort. I ran 5 at a comfortable pace. |
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My minimum goal was 13 miles to bring me to 50 for the week. I hoped the body would hold up for 15. At 11 I doubted both. 11 was my previous long, and it felt like the miles were adding up slowly. But, like so many one here have indicated, if you focus on your form and pace, the miles roll by. When I hit 13, there was no doubt I could make it to 15. I averaged 9:39, which I am happy with, especially considering this run was 4 miles longer than my previous farthest.
The first few miles felt slow, but after mile 3 until mile 9, I felt great. I seemed to be on autopilot. This was a good day. |
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