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Las Vegas,NV,USA

Member Since:

Jan 13, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

1600M - 5:51 (Corp Challenge 2009)

5K - 19:38 (Tule Springs Stake 2009)

10K - 42:30 (Spectrum 2008)

Half-Marathon - 1:28:23 (Fontana 2009)

Marathon - 3:29:28 (St. George 2008, Monsoon)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Train well enough to run a BQ 3:15 marathon.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Continue to train well stay healthy and enjoy running for many years to come. 

Personal:

Married with 4 children ages 8-14.

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Asics 2170 Grey/Green Lifetime Miles: 448.80
Asics 2170 Grey/Green 2 Lifetime Miles: 25.10
Tue, Nov 11, 2008
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.005.009.00

Survived!!!  The last nasty tempo run before LVM is done.  Glad to have it over with and glad I was able to accomplish my goal for the run.  Broke out the Saucony racing flats again today, I love these shoes, they are so light and bright!!  Wanted to keep the 5 tempo miles all at 6:50 or less and was able to do that.  Warmed up with 2 miles and then started the tempo miles, here are the spilts:  6:48, 6:47, 6:46, 6:50, 6:42.  I started wheezing a bit by the end of the 4th mile and was concerned that I might not be able to make 5 miles.  Somehow I was able to relax and get my breathing under control and got into a good rhythm.  I think the relaxing really helped me to run better as the 5th mile split shows.  So much of running is mental and I think I proved that to myself today.  I just need to be able to carry that tough mental aspect of running through an entire 26.2 mile race.  Cooled off with 2 more miles and called it a day.  Very nice day for running again with the temp at 51 and a light breeze.

Time:  1:06:34  7:23/mile

Saucony A2 Miles: 9.00
Comments
From DonGardinero on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 12:10:05

Way to go Jeff!!! Those are some really impressive splits.

Dale

From Kathie on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 12:59:05

I read your blog right before I did my run and you inspired me to try and run faster. You are going to do so well at LVM!

From JeffC on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 13:08:23

Kathie..glad to help. The same thing happens to me all the time when I read the blog.

From Clay on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 13:15:22

Jeff those are some great splits, and one heck of a tempo run. I think you will kick some serious butt in LVM, keep up the good work!

From cal on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 13:19:16

Very nice job on your tempo miles! You could be ready for a major breakthru at LVM.

From huans32 on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 14:17:07

WOOOOWWWWW!!! That is one impressive tempo run man. Did you look at those splits. DANG DUDE!! And you held on to that pace that is one good run man. Relaxing is totally the key to running fast I have noticed too. And you did it just right bro. Great job on a awesome run. LOOK OUT LVM!!!!

From Dave S on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 14:18:58

Nice run Jeff. Things are looking good for LVM

From JeffC on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 15:52:06

Thanks for the nice comments everyone. I hope everything comes together for LVM. I am training harder than I expected to be, I hope it pays off.

From Smooth on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 22:47:16

Sorry for the late chime in. WOW!!! Those were impressive splits and what an awesome tempo run. You're right about the mental part, purposeful relaxation is so key to sustaining a tough tempo like you did. Great job. You're working hard. It's gonna pay off at LVM.

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