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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

Tue, Nov 01, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
8.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	8.00

While running 4 miles at my intended tempo pace of 7:15, I found myself wondering how I ever run a sub 20 5k, much less a sub 21! At 4 miles I stopped, decided I was not enjoying my run, reset my watch & started running again without looking at my watch again ... I ran another 4 miles ... obviously slower ... but it did not matter, I enjoyed myself.

I have decided I am not going to worry about pace anymore, I am going to run when I want, for however long I want, and at whatever pace I want! I will strive to keep one guideline in place, which was the first piece of advice I got when I joined this blog ... try to run 6 days a week, 1 hour a day, pace does not matter. I enjoy my runs more that way!

Adios Miles: 8.00

Comments

From flatlander on Tue, Nov 01, 2011 at 16:15:05 from 198.207.244.102

A lot of us should probably do the same thing.

From Dan on Tue, Nov 01, 2011 at 23:25:51 from 24.209.83.20

I agree (of course I can't worry about pace haha)

From I Just Run on Wed, Nov 02, 2011 at 10:03:53 from 67.79.11.242

Ahhhh....That's completely contrary to my NEW training schedule...Oh well, I'll just see how it goes, I may have to revert back to my original philosophy too... I JUST RUN ... :-)

BTW...Is that you in the new Blog picture?

From JG on Wed, Nov 02, 2011 at 12:08:17 from 71.59.27.33

IJR - When training for a peak performance, a 16 week training plan is very wise ... but I do not think being concerned about training paces year round is healthy! Sometimes the correct training pace is slower, so it is counterproductive to worry about what it is ... that is the phase I am in right now.

From I Just Run on Wed, Nov 02, 2011 at 12:37:26 from 67.79.11.242

Ha ha ... I understand, I was just kidding with you :-)

Well, I thought I'd tell you this, I got sucked into a 65 mile bike tour this weekend. I briefly thought about doing the race part but decided not. :-)

I figured out your new profile picture...That's Boston Billy!

From seeaprilrun on Wed, Nov 02, 2011 at 12:49:59 from 68.103.241.53

It is still really soon after your marathon--it really does take time for your legs to recover and come back around. I think the 1 day for each mile, so 26-27 days is about right. Like clockwork, on day 27 I believe, was the first time since my last marathon that sub-7 pace was manageable for any length of time. So, that was lengthy, but enjoy some time with easy, rose-smelling runs--good for body and mind!

From Hamdog Alum on Wed, Nov 02, 2011 at 13:01:39 from 66.188.108.30

JG seeaprilrun is exactly right. Good for you for recognizing needs over wants. I'm a strong believer in run every day or atleast 6 a week and run your hard days hard and your easy days based on what the body and legs want. If after 4 miles the legs wake up and feel good then at that time decide to turn on the watch, leave the first couple of miles to warm-up the body to prevent injury without worrying about pace.

From JG on Wed, Nov 02, 2011 at 13:32:27 from 71.59.27.33

Thanks for all your comments! I have trained with expectations of hitting specific times ... I am just changing my mentality a little. Rather than racing to hit a specific time, I will race to to give thanks that my training is paying off. If there is one thing I have learned about running, it is that consistency and perseverance bring about improvement ... so I am just going to let that happen naturally rather than trying to force the issue.

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