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Location:

Trafalgar,Canada

Member Since:

Dec 16, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Recover From Injury

Running Accomplishments:

Started running in 05

Qualified for Boston May 18th at Cleveland. 312:05

Here are my PB's

Marathon 309:48 (Detroit 08)

Boston marathon 314

Half 121:52 July 09 - Running from Cancer Tecumseh

10 mile run 102:06 / 59:09 TM -09

10k - 35:29 (TM) 36:46 won the race outright, Sept 08

5k - 16:59 August 09

Short-Term Running Goals:

Under 3 hours for a marathon. This spring however I want to break 310 and qualify for Boston, I only need 315. DID IT!! 312:05 - 309:48

Run a solid Boston Marathon and shoot for sub 3 fall 09, eventually want to run under 2:50

I want to break 36 mins in a 10 k race.

I want to break 17 mins in a 5 k if not lower.

Basically I want to see how far I can actually go in running, who knows.

Long-Term Running Goals:

I want to run as long as I can, it is life fuel. I am a Chiropractor and it is a good example for my pts and also my family who runs also.

Most importantly I want to be the best I can be to my family.

And yes run sub 3 fall 09. run 103 at the CRIM, break 36 for a 10k race, break 17 for a 5k. Oh ya, run a half one of these days and break 124. Did it 121 this summer

Personal:

Married with 3 children. 5 year old son named Julian, 2 year old Sadie and Elliot who is 7 months. Life is busy but fun and I believe we are living it to the fullest, running helps me do this.

Live in Windsor Ontario, love to vacation in our condo in Naples Florida.

My wife and I are both Chiropractors

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Pearl Izumi Lifetime Miles:						3.00

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
1.00	3.00	0.00	0.00	4.00

Was going to run 7 but at 3 miles I was drained, I think the 2 PB runs really sucked the life out of me, I quit at 4 miles and will load up with energy and rest tonight before the 23 mile run tomorrow.

Think I should hold off and run it a bit easier than close to MP because I am starting to get a bit tired. It would be nice to run 23 miles and know that your close to 3 hours for a marathon if I finished an extra 3 miles so I will have to check the ego tomorrow.

Comments

From jtshad on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 15:10:08 from 204.134.132.225

The goal of the long run in your training for a marathon is not to simulate MP but to teach your body to handle the pounding, manage fuel and hydration and get you mentally prepared for the race. Therefore, don't push MP miles unless you plan to do a progression run and try to get the last few miles at close to your goal MP. Plus, if you are feeling this tired you need to listen to your body as you are know in the very thick part of your program (you should be a tired, but not so much so that create opportunity for injury).

From rockness18 on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 15:55:47 from 75.9.135.5

Todd,

Also, Jeff can correct me if I'm wrong. Your 23-miler may be even more valuable by keeping you on your feet for 3 hours than it would be to run at marathon pace. If all your runs are 2-2 1/2 hours, you'll never experience the amount of time running you'll be faced with on marathon day. Most programs have you running mp for spurts in the middle to end of the run, 14-16 miles max.

Meanwhile, your speedwork has been awesome! Be careful not to get tweak anything this close to race day.

From Brian on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 16:23:44 from 24.57.67.182

Thanks Todd....I'm feeling better today, but decided not to run just in case....I want to feel my best in Seattle so I can get the most from the hill runs.

Also, forgot to mention to you when I was in your office that I will be going to Seattle...wanted to wish you the best in Boston....will follow your splits online.

Take care and stay injury free!!

Brian.

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