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  • 18 miles
  • 02:24 time
  • 07:58 pace
  • 2123 calories
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Boulder Backroads 18.04 mi 02:24 07:58 pace

Fantastic run of 18 with 10 at MP. And best of all, I ran with a new training partner who is shooting for a sub-3:15 at the Vancouver Marathon in May. It turned out that a good friend of ours, Jen, is a stellar runner with a 3:16:xx PR at the Chicago marathon. After discovering our mutual joy of running, Jen met me this morning at the Reservoir.
A working Mom, Jen normally runs everything around 7 min/pace, just to get her runs into short timeframes. She is in the build phase (endurance) on her marathon plan, so she agreed to run the first 14 of these with me and slow it down on our first 7 miles together before starting the (my) marathon pace miles. What a joy to have someone to talk to for a big long like this, and then, to push me up the big hills of our final two miles together. Psychologically, It was a bit tough to head out for the last 4 miles alone knowing I still had three MP miles to go -- my pace slowed to 7:30 pace but overall, what a strong run!
It was definitely chilly (12 degrees when we started) but warmed nicely in bright sunshine and glistening snow. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/147362968

4 months ago via Garmin

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2123
  • Mark H.P
    Mark H.
    Mark H.

    Excellent long run and very cool to have a great runner to join you for the ride! Looking good for Van!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Jon
    Jon
    Jon

    Great work out on the backroads, Dave!! Strong splits, and very cool that you've found some new training buddies at similar paces to work with on these tougher efforts.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Aj
    Aj
    Aj

    Great work! Awesome that you made a friend.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Ellen S.
    Ellen S.
    Ellen S.

    That sounds GREAT! And what a strong pace!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Tamara G.
    Tamara G.
    Tamara G.

    great news. It is so nice to have people to train with- hard to find the right balance. Looks like you may have. What a strong, strong run Dave!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Chuck R.
    Chuck R.
    Chuck R.

    Nice work Dave. I can't imagine it's hard for to find runners to buddy up with since have a warming personality.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Nico B.
    Nico B.
    Nico B.

    Great miles & pace!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Jen J.
    Jen J.
    Jen J.

    Dave, this is just awesojme! No way I could have rocked this outside. You should be feeling pretty good about your training right now....

    4 months ago • Like

  • Chronic Runner M.
    Chronic Runner M.
    Chronic Runner M.

    Great job! And it was probably good you got out while it was still cold before the dirt roads thawed.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Karla
    Karla
    Karla

    Nicely done, Dave! So happy for you to find a good match to train and help push you. Awesome job!!!!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Rick C.
    Rick C.
    Rick C.

    Great run This morning Dave! Excellent pace for 18.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Kimberly C.
    Kimberly C.
    Kimberly C.

    great long run David! and pace for you and Jen! I would love to shoot for a 315 marathon next!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Steve P.
    Steve P.
    Steve P.

    heck of a great run, David! really solid, love the MP miles. glad you had a partner. that always makes it better, esp in that cold!

    4 months ago • Like