Of Mice and Marathons

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Location:

Lake Orion,MI,

Member Since:

Dec 28, 2011

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

PRs

16:52 Phillies Charities 5k (2016)

35:52 Beach to Beacon 10k (2015)

58:10 Broad Street 10 Mile (2016)

1:16:02 Philadelphia Rock and Roll Half Marathon (2015)

2:46:54 Philadelphia Marathon (2015)

Personal:

I live in Michigan with my wife, Megan, and our boys, Charlie and Sawyer. I started running in September 2010.

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Miles:	This week:	34.90	Month:	79.10	Year:	627.50
Miles With Megan Lifetime Miles:						613.75
Nike Zoom Streak LT2 White/Orange Lifetime Miles:						189.95
Saucony Kinvara 5 Viziglow Lifetime Miles:						530.45
Kinvara 10 Lifetime Miles:						186.30
Kinvara 10 II Lifetime Miles:						137.80
Miles With The Boys Lifetime Miles:						99.90
Nike Zoom Streak LT4 Mr. Pinks Lifetime Miles:						21.60
Saucony ISO Freedom 3 Lifetime Miles:						626.75
Saucony ISO Freedom 3 #2 Lifetime Miles:						154.30
Altra Rivera Lifetime Miles:						337.95
Altra Rivera (Dark Blue) Lifetime Miles:						129.10
Saucony Kinvara 5 (2023 Vault Shoe) Lifetime Miles:						263.15
Saucony Kinvara 5 (2023 Vault Shoe II) Lifetime Miles:						235.80
Saucony Kinvara 13 Lifetime Miles:						211.00
Saucony Endorphin Pro Lifetime Miles:						193.50
Saucony Freedom 5 Lifetime Miles:						51.70
Saucony Kinvara 13 #2 Lifetime Miles:						27.70

Fri, Mar 08, 2013

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.00

North side - 6 miles, averaged 7:41 w/ several extended pickups around 10k-15k pace dropping to 5k pace. Legs feel ready to rip.

Goals:

B-goal = PR (anything less than sub-40 is unacceptable. Unless I get hit by a car)

A-goal = break 37:59 (I think this is sensible given current fitness)

A+-goal = break 37:45 (If I don't get excited and go out too fast I can see this happening)

A++-goal = break 37:30

Saucony Fastwitch Miles: 6.00

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Bam on Fri, Mar 08, 2013 at 10:52:55 from 89.126.28.24

47:19:)

From RileyCook on Fri, Mar 08, 2013 at 11:02:35 from 132.3.57.81

Good luck. I hope you smash your PR.

From Jason D on Fri, Mar 08, 2013 at 11:29:18 from 24.1.80.94

47:19 it is, Bam (right around 5:59-6:00 minute pace would make me very, very happy). That's about 5k x 2 plus a minute (things really have to go right). Should be some faster guys (33-34ish minutes) I won't be able to run with, but a small cluster in the top 10 to help hold the pace. I will be looking to beat the top woman who beat me in the 5k a few weeks ago. Saw her again at the 5-miler two weeks ago.

Thanks, Riley. Last year's time from this race is about marathon pace now, so I expect to blow that away.

From Bam on Fri, Mar 08, 2013 at 11:38:03 from 89.126.28.24

I think your predictions are on the button. I agree about not going out too fast. 10k's can kill you if you go out too quick. Much better to go through the first mile 5-10 secs slower than desired AP and then pick it up.

From RileyCook on Fri, Mar 08, 2013 at 12:13:47 from 132.3.57.79

Yeah I figured that looking at your predictions versus your PR. That's why I used the word smash!

I haven't followed your workouts closely enought to predict a time, but if Bam thinks your predictions are on, then take it to the bank!

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