| Location: Ft. Riley,KS,U.S.A Member Since: Feb 06, 2011 Gender: Male Goal Type: Boston Qualifier Running Accomplishments: My first attempt at long distance as an adult.
Kirkuk, Iraq Half Marathon- 1:48:?? forgot seconds. Short-Term Running Goals: I will be entering the Eisenhower Marathon in Abilene, KS. This will be my first marathon and I'm pretty ambitious. I want to qualify for Boston.
I want to run 3:05 for Eisenhower, but ultimately want run sub 3:00 by the end of 2011. Long-Term Running Goals: As far as long term goals I would like just to stay healthy and injury free....and fast!
Qualify for the Iron Man Tri in Kona and finish in spectacular fashion! Personal: I'm currently in the Army and I love that I'm faster than all my Soldiers (who are a lot younger than me). It just seems the older I get the faster I am.
I'm deployed, but I should be back in the states pretty soon.
Being in the Army definitely puts a toll on family and unfortunately I'm divorced, but I have a beautiful daughter who melts my heart. |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 71.67 | 29.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 100.69 |
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| New Balance 1224 Miles: 70.27 | Asics Noosa Tri 6 Miles: 12.69 | Brooks Adrenaline GTS X Miles: 17.73 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 26.00 | Nap Time: 2.00 | Total Sleep Time: 28.00 | Weight: 156.00 | Calories: 9507.00 | |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 2.81 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.81 |
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Did mile repeats today with 400 meter rest/jog in between each mile.
Mile 1- 06:21.49
Mile 2- 06:30.41
Mile 3-06:27.08
Mile 4-06:30.57 |
| New Balance 1224 Miles: 6.81 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 9.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 9.00 | Weight: 0.00 | Calories: 0.00 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 1.01 | 6.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.02 |
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Tired legs + winds+ hills = Epic fail on tempo run @ marathon pace.
I started off with a 1.01 warm-up and was unsure of the route since I really didnt know it. If I knew it had so many hills I would of opted for a flatter route. I took off and hit my first mile and a lil fast on my second. After that though it was all downhill (and uphill too lol).I was going to run 7 miles but my legs couldnt take no more.
6.01 mile -45:40.56 AP 07:36 mi
Mile 1-06:53.48
Mile 2-06:49.21
Mile 3-07:30.61
Mile 4-08:03.60
Mile 5-07:41.02
Mile6-08:39.20 |
| New Balance 1224 Miles: 7.02 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 8.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 8.00 | Weight: 0.00 | Calories: 936.00 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 6.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.80 |
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Took a few days off. I took a road trip to visit my daughter in Colorado and spent the whole weekend with her, freaking army just let me go on leave already!
But today I felt good and rested.
6.80 miles - 49:08.61, AP-07:14
Mile 1-06:55.15
Mile 2-07:20.62
Mile 3-07:07.67
Mile 4-07:07.71
Mile 5-07:09.20
Mile 6-07:20.98
0.80 mile-06:07.28 |
| New Balance 1224 Miles: 6.80 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 0.00 | Calories: 947.00 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 6.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
| After a nice nap. I decided to get my interval training done. It was raining all day and temp was dropping,but luckly the rain let up to let me get my workout on. I did 3 x 2 miles intervals with a 800 meter jog/rest. I started with a 1 mile w/u around the track. Everything was going fine until my garmin lost power after my second 2 miler. I ran the last one in the blind, but at least I did it. Didn't to the last 800 meter rest, just walked over to my car cuz I was cold. 1st interval 12:19.93 @ 06:10 AP 2nd interval 13:11.39 @ 06:36 AP 3rd interval don't know but I did it...lol |
| New Balance 1224 Miles: 8.00 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 0.00 | Calories: 0.00 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 5.44 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.44 |
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Just took it easy after my interval workout, and also wanted to run in the shoes I'm racing in. Nothing fancy today just slow and easy.
5.44 miles @ 44.46.21, AP 08:14
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| Asics Noosa Tri 6 Miles: 5.44 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 0.00 | Calories: 752.00 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 2.23 | 8.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.24 |
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Gosh it was beautiful today, and my MP day. I ran on the Linear Trail, which was my first time, and let me tell you its amazing. First off it's flat, so I had no excuses for hitting my splits...lol. Its 9 miles long so I cant wait to run there on my long day. Scenic views, wildlife, and people makes for a great run. Oh and today I finally got internet, so my post wont be so far and few.
Started off with a 1.02 mile w/u and ended with a 1.21 mile cool down.
8.01 mile - 55:41.58, AP 06:57
LAP 1-06:54.63
LAP 2-06:41.82
LAP 3-06:56.14
LAP 4-06:49.95
LAP 5-06:59.22
LAP 6-06:57.94
LAP 7-07:02.70
LAP 8-07:16.89 (I was getting tired...lol)
I was running in the shorts I'm running Eisenhower in and started chafing. I bought some body glide, but is there another way to stop it. I usually wear compression shorts when I run, not today...lol Also I got my rode bike fitted to me today, so after the run and since it was a beautiful day I rode 13 miles on it. This is my first bike, first ride and my start to a triathlon. |
| New Balance 1224 Miles: 10.24 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 0.00 | Calories: 1404.00 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 8.36 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.36 |
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Another beautiful day but just a tad bit windy for my liking still better than cold. Nugged out a lil 8 mile run after receiving my household goods. Calves were a little tight probably from the bike ride. Watched the 2008 Ford/Ironman Tri on Hulu last night and thats all I thought about on the run...lol. Cool down 0.36 miles
8 miles-1:00:30, AP 07:34
LAP 1-07:31
LAP 2-07:35
LAP 3-07:04
LAP 4-07:23
LAP 5-07:25
LAP 6-07:45
LAP 7-08:00
LAP 8-07:43 |
| Brooks Adrenaline GTS X Miles: 8.36 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 0.00 | Calories: 1153.00 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 13.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 13.40 |
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Woke up this morning for a 12 mile run. I started of ok then around 2.5 miles I started have chafing pain from riding my bike a few days ago. So at mile 3 stopped and walked 1.4 miles back to the barracks. I felt disappointed and it killed me mentally.
After running a few errands, eatting, nap, and gops of vasoline, I was ready to try again. Opted for a lil shorter distance since I have a big run day tomorrow and just did 9 miles.
1st Attempt- 4.4 miles- 45:56, AP 10:27 ...epic fail!
2nd Try- 9 miles-1:11:52, AP 07:59 with splits 07:40, 07:47, 07:43, 08:01, 07:57, 07:50, 08:26, 08:20, 08:03
Now it time to carb-up at Olive Garden |
| New Balance 1224 Miles: 13.40 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 2.00 | Total Sleep Time: 2.00 | Weight: 156.00 | Calories: 1812.00 |
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| | 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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Today seemed to be a crappy day for training. Partly cloudy, temp 38-41 degrees, 12 mph winds out of the NE. I put off my long day this morning since it didn’t look so promising outside. Then after lunch I logged in to the Blog and started seeing everyone’s miles already posted (seeaprilrun especially impressive). That motivated me to run the longest distance I've ever ran in my life. I was just going to do 16 but I felt good when I started, so I thought what the heck lets go longer.
I ran on the Linear Trail again...nice and flat, with a lot of trees to break the wind. At the 9 mile turn around the winds died down significantly....and what a relief! At mile 14 it started to sleet/rain and I popped in my head phones for a lil extra motivation.
After the watch was stopped my legs felt like rubber and I could barely walk back to my truck. What a great feeling!
3:43 PM 18 miles -2:23:09, AP 07:57
08:29, 07:43, 07:48, 07:53, 07:53, 07:44, 07:53, 07:47, 07:44, 07:58, 07:39, 07:38, 07:47, 07:54, 08:29, 07:51, 08:21, 08:27
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| New Balance 1224 Miles: 18.00 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 9.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 9.00 | Weight: 0.00 | Calories: 2503.00 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 4.36 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.36 |
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After banging out 18 miles yesterday my legs were pretty tired, but I just wanted to go on a lil run to loosen them up. At 3.36 miles my garmin died and I guesstimated I was about a mile away from the barracks. I have to remember to charge that thing.
3.36 miles 24:02.30, AP 08:01
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| Brooks Adrenaline GTS X Miles: 4.36 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 0.00 | Calories: 0.00 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 7.26 | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 12.26 |
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AM-PT started again and I was in charge of the "fast group". So myself and two other Soldiers ran around the airfield smoking the rest of the Troop. We looked like heroes when the rest of the Troop was cooling down (probably there for 15 mins cuz they did only did 2 miles) as we just showed up out of the cold night.
5.01 miles 40:50.84, AP 08:09, splits 08:38, 08:38, 08:10, 07:42, 07:33
PM-Today was also my interval day. Goal was to run 6x1600 with a 400 meter jog/rest between sets at 10 seconds faster than MP. After the 5th 1600 and 400 m I just could not go anymore. My calves started becoming real sore and just couldn't put them through that pain. I also started having some discomfort on the outside of my right big toe. I think it might be an ingrown toenail....ahhhhh...nooooo! People were on he track today, so my splits were me just showing off, maybe thats why I couldn't complete it today..too fast.....lol
1 mile w/p
6.25 miles - 48:35.49, AP 07:47-SPLITS 1st 1600- 05:57, 400m- 02:51, 2nd 1600- 06:07, 400m- 02:47, 3rd 1600- 06:09, 400m- 02:51, 4th 1600- 06:15, 400m- 02:59, 5th 1600- 06:38, 400m- 05:56
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| Asics Noosa Tri 6 Miles: 7.25 | Brooks Adrenaline GTS X Miles: 5.01 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 0.00 | Calories: 0.00 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 71.67 | 29.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 100.69 |
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| New Balance 1224 Miles: 70.27 | Asics Noosa Tri 6 Miles: 12.69 | Brooks Adrenaline GTS X Miles: 17.73 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 26.00 | Nap Time: 2.00 | Total Sleep Time: 28.00 | Weight: 156.00 | Calories: 9507.00 | |
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