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Location:

FL,United States

Member Since:

Feb 08, 2015

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Certified course PR's:

Mile: 4:28.0 (Florida, Jan 2020)

5K: 15:12 (FL, Jan. 2020)

10K: 31:44 (FL, Feb. 2020)

15K: 49:03 (FL, Feb. 2020)

1/2 Marathon: 1:10:34 (FL, Feb. 2020)

Marathon: 2:26:57 (WA, July 2019)

100k (63.7 miles, trail): 9:11:00 (FL, Jan. 2019)

Personal:

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Race Prep- So it looks like I'll have a good shot at the top 10 this weekend at Gasparilla which is cool.  Really, any modest effort will make me happy, as my race recap from last year was as follows: 

"Gasparilla 15k Race Report:  Ran a 54:37, 19th overall.  I'm not impressed with myself or my effort.  I need to work harder.  This felt like the toughest race I've ever done.  I've really blown it this season."

That being said, I will tentatively make a reach goal of 49:55, a 5:21/mile pace.  I'm really unsure how to run this race with my current fitness.  The calculators are suggesting a 50:25 effort, or about a 5:25/mile pace.  I suppose I could also just race and not worry about my pacing, similar to how I started the last half marathon I ran.  If anyone has any input when looking at my recent mileage and efforts, I'd appreciate the input- positive or negative.

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AM: 6 miles on the treadmill with striders.

PM: 5 miles easy in East Lake, solo.

Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 09:09:18 from 141.221.191.225

Run strong, you are a beast right now with your splits and times. Have fun and good luck at nailing a top 10 spot.

From Tom K on Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 10:20:22 from 66.87.122.71

Yeah, I have no advice. Running controlled or smart isn't really my thing. Im just rooting for you, man. Have a great race this weekend!

From Mike M on Fri, Feb 24, 2017 at 06:48:31 from 168.213.5.107

Thanks guys, I appreciate the input! I hope so. It should be fun either way.

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