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November 20, 2008

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Location:

Litchfield,CT,

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

6/07: Ran Litchfield Road Race at 205 lbs in 58:36

5/08: Ran first marathon (New Jersey '08) at 202lbs in 4:12

6/08: Ran Litchfield road race at 190 lbs in 56:30

6/08: Ran Solstice 5K at 188lbs in 21:36

6/08: Ran 5-miler at 185lbs in 35:09

7/08: Ran Whites Woods 5K at 183lbs in 20:10

8/08: Ran Whites Woods 5k at 182lbs in 19:09 (trail course)

9/08: Ran New Haven 20k at 180lbs in 1:26:12

9/08: Ran Hogsback 1/2 Marathon at 179 lbs in 1:31:32

10/08: Ran Bay State Marathon at 181 lbs in 3:10:30

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run Boston Marathon under 3 hours

Run a 5k under 18 minutes

Run a 1/2 marathon under 1hr 26 min.

Run the Litchfield Road Race under 46 minutes

Long-Term Running Goals:

Continue to improve times in all categories of running

Become competitive in my age division by age 40 (born in May 1970)

Run in the both the Boston and NY Marathons

Win a legitimate race within age division

Maintain weight at 175-180 lbs

Personal:

Married w/six daughters (9 year age span)

Currently serve as Head Pastor of a church in CT

Enjoy travel and recreation with family

Have discovered a new found interest in running

Am proud of my wife completing her first 1/2 marathon after birthing 6 children

Miles:	This week:	14.00	Month:	107.25	Year:	1624.65
Saucony Trigons Lifetime Miles:						137.75
Nb Retired Lifetime Miles:						148.00
Saucony Triumphs Lifetime Miles:						384.00

Wed, Oct 08, 2008

Slow miles Fast miles Total Distance

4.00 3.00 7.00

This is the first week in well over a month in which I've had 3 solid recovery days strung together in a row. Felt very good. Did a warm-up run to the track (8:45, 7:30). Planned on running 4-5 mile repeats at 5k-10k pace. First three were much quicker then I had planned...6:18, 6:00, 5:53...I definitely had another strong mile left in me, yet reminded myself that I am in the midst of a taper. Jogged 2 miles back home for 7 miles total. For the first time in months, I decided to leave that final mile within me. My hopes are to be very careful with diet over the next 9-10 days and have one "short, brisk run" early next week at mp, along with a few short bursts within slow runs.

NB 903's- 90.5 miles

Comments

From JimF on Oct 08, 2008 at 10:50:08

Wow! Those are some very impressive mile repeats! Looks like the recovery is working well for you. You are going to be so ready for the marathon.

From rockness18 on Oct 08, 2008 at 13:50:17

Jim,

Thanks! To things are helpful...1) The taper feels wonderful! 2) It was cold this morning...I've done 75% of my training in humidity (Having lived in Chicago for 5 year, I trust Indiana has similiar summer patterns).

Looks like your weekend might be a little warm, yet probably better conditions than much of your training weather has been. Hope you can get the proper rest this week...many of the veterans on the blog seem to think you're more than ready. Good luck!

From wheakory on Oct 08, 2008 at 18:27:06

Great run. It's best to leave that one mile out that you wanted to run, because your training is over and it's time to rest with just some intensity.

You have a great strategy for going into the marathon. It's important to get that last MP run in early on in the week of the marathon. It's a real confidence builder.

From jtshad on Oct 09, 2008 at 18:40:35

Great run and warmup for the race. Enjoy the taper and have a fun race!

From rockness18 on Oct 10, 2008 at 16:43:51

thanks Jeff! Hey, I'm not a drinker, but if I ever make in to the Master's Championship level competition, I'll join you for a cold one!

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