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2553 total / 735 in 2012
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Shooting for a sub 3:30 full that includes running it all 26.2 miles. More importantly, quality miles over quantity as I try to run smarter in 2012.

Dave P. ran: The goal today was to...

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  • 13 miles
  • 01:45 time
  • 08:00 pace
  • 2119 calories
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alright Earth Day Marathon Half Preview 13.1 mi 01:45 08:00 pace

The goal today was to run the Earth Day Half Marathon course in 1:45. It took an all-out sprint the last 2+ miles, but my Garmin hit 13.1 just as the time hit 1:45 so I think I nailed that goal. I ran this course 10 minutes faster in last year's race, but today wasn't about doing it at pace.

I met up with Teri P., George H., Donald C., and Tricia P. at 7 a.m. and we set out starting at the actual starting line on the track. We took it easy through the 4-mile loop of the village and Teri and I gradually pulled away. When Tricia turned around after six miles, Donald picked up his pace and caught up with us. Teri and I were both having stomach issues from mile five or six on and my right hip was pretty tight the entire run. With about three miles to go, I pulled away as I tried to stretch out my hip by going faster. This seemed to work so I just kept picking up speed the rest of the way and as a result met my goal. Here are the splits:

Mile 1 - 8:47, Mile 2 - 8:33, Mile 3 - 8:03, Mile 4 - 7:38, Mile 5 - 7:59, Mile 6 - 7:54, Mile 7 - 8:10, Mile 8 - 8:03, Mile 9 - 8:26, Mile 10 - 8:21, Mile 11 - 8:07, Mile 12 - 7:13, Mile 13 - 7:07, last .10 - 6:36 pace with a run best 6:01 max at some point.

The big issue was that once I stopped my back really started hurting and hasn't stopped. I had to rush to work for two college basketball games and then got 20 minutes of stim treatment from our trainer. I'm hoping this goes away in a day or two.

3 months ago via Garmin

Calories
2119
  • Jessica F.
    Jessica F.
    Jessica F.

    Awesome job!!

    3 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Ryan G.
    Ryan G.
    Ryan G.

    Awesome fast finish, especially for not feeling it. Hope you're better soon, man.

    3 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Cindy W.
    Cindy W.
    Cindy W.

    I had the same thing happen to me after a run about a month ago. Back completely pulled out after a run...only took a few days to get better....hope it's the same for you. Great run today though!

    3 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Reverend Run V.
    Reverend Run V.
    Reverend Run V.

    Hope the back feels better soon. Great work on the half, especially the last couple of miles.

    3 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Ben K.
    Ben K.
    Ben K.

    Awesome job hitting the pace goal today, Dave! Bravo!

    3 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Dave P.
    Dave P.
    Dave P.

    Thanks everyone! I'm hoping it's nothing too serious that another day or two off from running won't cure. I'm now officially through half of my 18-week training program for the Earth Day full.

    3 months ago • Like

  • Rina M.
    Rina M. Great Performance
    Rina M. Great Performance:

    Great run Dave! Take care of that back. :+)

    3 months ago

  • Kim B.
    Kim B.
    Kim B.

    Awesome work, Dave!! Hope the back feels better!

    3 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Matt S.
    Matt S.
    Matt S.

    Nice job on the half!

    3 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Nathan Y.
    Nathan Y.
    Nathan Y.

    Nice half with a crazy strong finish!

    3 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Mike S.
    Mike S.
    Mike S.

    NIce half, hope the back is ok!

    3 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Kelly M.
    Kelly M. Nice Job
    Kelly M. Nice Job:

    Great half!

    3 months ago

  • Dave P.
    Dave P.
    Dave P.

    The back feels a little better today, but still not ready to run again.

    3 months ago • Like

  • Brandon B.
    Brandon B.
    Brandon B.

    Nice goal-meeting Half Dave. I hope your back feels better quick. BTW, I was surfing the Columbus Marathon website and came across a blog from you that got posted there with your photo and everything! You're famous!

    3 months ago • Like • 1 person