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Location:

Naples,FL,

Member Since:

Mar 29, 2011

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

400m - ATC:  1:08   May '11

800m - ATC:  2:32   May '11

1600m - self-timed:  5:?? 

5k- Vinings Downhill 5k:  18:34  Sept, '11

10.k - Mardis Gras 10k:  39:15   Feb '12

Half - The Scream:  1:23:59  Jul '11

Marathon - Ridge to Bridge:  3:06:23   Oct '11

Completed 13 Marathons & 2 50k & 1 Century ride

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run injury free

Upcoming Races:

Sept. 14: - Erie Marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sprint down Boylston Street once per year

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
ST-6 Racer Lifetime Miles: 223.50
Boston Adizero Red Lifetime Miles: 607.00
Boston Adizero White Lifetime Miles: 430.00
Nike Free Lifetime Miles: 362.00
Nike Trail Lifetime Miles: 327.20
Boston Classic Lifetime Miles: 362.50
Adidas Marathon TR Lifetime Miles: 155.90
Vertical Feet Climbed - 2011 Lifetime Miles: 75701.00
Kinvara 2 Lifetime Miles: 31.80
Adios Lifetime Miles: 277.90
Ghost GTX Lifetime Miles: 328.00
Karhu Flow Formula One Lifetime Miles: 166.30
Brooks PureFlow 2 Lifetime Miles: 153.70
Adios II Lifetime Miles: 147.40
Adios 2 Lifetime Miles: 150.20
Wed, Sep 09, 2015
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1.000.000.000.001.00

Psyche!  Of course I did not run a mile, it is taper week!

Shoe debate:

Hoka Ones - heavy, slow, really well cushioned for the knees

Adidas - my go to shoe - light, fast, not so nice to knees

Actually, since it is a double loop course (and they are predicting non-stop rain), I am thinkng I will change shoes/socks after first loop ... but not sure which to wear first!

Seriously, currently my average pace on a comfortable run in the Adidas is about 9:30, in the Hokas more like 10:30 ... that is a major difference.  So, do I trash my knees early, or wear the Adidas the second half, when I may not have the energy to run anyway!

I see myself waffling back & forth on this issue the rest of the week, I guess it will be a gametime decision.

Comments
From I Just Run on Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 13:42:55 from 108.178.73.170

I know if I wear my heavier shoes when it rains they just soak up water and then weigh 10x as much.

Isn't the race on the 13th not the 14th as said in your "Upcoming Races"?

Do you know if they have runner tracking?

From Dan on Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 17:28:49 from 207.244.76.210

I vote swap half way through. The lighter switch might give you a mental boost. You have the best tapers ever!

From SlowJoe on Sat, Sep 12, 2015 at 15:02:52 from 45.18.50.53

Guessing its tomorrow...GOOD LUCK!

From JG on Sat, Sep 12, 2015 at 21:03:31 from 208.54.38.184

No tracking, light shoes it will be, will have option of switching at half. Methinks maybe I had too much fun tonight, thx for the reminder Joe, yes ~ journey starts in 8 hours. Nasty rain all day, but that's ok. Race conditions, no rain, Cloudy skies, 55 to 62 an noon, 11 mpw breeze, 45% dew point. Holy crap, maybe I could BQ! Seriously, as good as I could ask for, will be done by noon, although I have not figured out how I am going to hold back the first half, other than yelling at myself it could be a problem if I don't. Plan to walk water stations every mile, a minimum of 100 yards! Max tbd! You guys have always been an inspiratiob, thanks. Good night.

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