Brian
DNF (ankle).
- Site:
- http://42k.blogspot.com
- Miles:
- 3594 total / 253 in 2012
- Goal:
To run a very long way, many times.
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#dailymission (Training can be serious business, but incorporating fun is key, too. How do you do that?) Have you seen my training? I haven't taken it seriously in months. Not an issue.
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#dailymission (What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?) Fly. Duh.
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#dailymission (Training/racing apparel: Are you a fashionista or do you just don whatever's handy/clean?) There's a certain method to the shirt choices I make for races. Let's just put it this way:... read more
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#dailymission (Do you have a secret for turning a boring long run into something at least a little more fun?) I have yet to face serious boredom... and I don't even listen to music, just breathe in... read more
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#dailymission (What is your favorite food to have at a race?) Nothing ever sounds appetizing, other than a banana or such. Miracle Match had chicken fajitas, bananas and beer, and that was it, so I... read more
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#dailymission (What race are you most looking forward to for 2012?) Well, first, I just noticed the note I posted yesterday was actually from a question from 3 weeks ago. So maybe I'll go through a... read more
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great Prestonwood Hills 5.09 mi 00:40 07:56 pace
Thought on the run: Whoever said you need to recover 1 day for every mile you raced is way off. If you need a week to bounce back from a 10K you may need another hobby for now.
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I totally agree! Although I don't have your speed or stamina I find that more than a day or two of no running leaves me itching to hit the pavement, whether I've done 2 or 20 miles in the day(s) before. Keep up your inspiring posts Brian! You rock!
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I think it depends on how you define racing. While I mostly agree I also know that too much too soon leads to injury. Don't ask me how I know.
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Heh, Greg in your case it may be how you define recovery!
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#dailymission (What was your favorite race of 2011?) Grandma's Marathon. Would've been my favorite even if I didn't qualify for Boston there, but that helped!
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That was a good one, although I wish it had heated up a little extra right after I crossed the finish line...
7 days ago • Like
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Grandma's for sure. BQ'd there too. Duluth and Lake Superior are beautiful. I went back in September for a weekend of sightseeing.
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Sean, so true.
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good Arbor Hills trails 5.36 mi 00:55 10:16 pace
More gear testing, this time with the new pack and a sampling of contents. Good thing this race is flat; going up and down hills with the extra few pounds on my back was tougher than I expected.
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Great job running with that extra load on your back!
8 days ago • Like
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Packs are interesting beasts. I trained with one intending to use it, and ended up dropping it after the first loop. What are you hoping to use it for?
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Carrying food and a change of shoes. Aid stations are 25 miles apart (unmanned water midway between each). Course goes from gravel to paved around mile 100 so I'm taking my road shoes to change into. No chance of ditching it!
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Um, yeah, I'd say that means you're carrying a pack! I think I would've kept mine yesterday had the aid stations not been so close (furthest was 4.4 miles) and had I not had the extra weight of the mud already bogging me down. I can't imagine, yet, the mostly self supported runs. Seeing aid stations was like heavens opening and angels singing.
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New #running blog post: Race preview: Rouge-Orleans http://bit.ly/xQ3A9L
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#dailymission I started running because I've got the jimmy legs!
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great Communications-Kings Ridge 10.04 mi 01:25 08:26 pace
Pretended I was running Rocky by multiplying my Garmin mileage by 10 whenever I looked.
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Nice time on your faux Rocky! :)
9 days ago • Like
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#dailymission Donuts. Pizza. Cow manure.
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New #running blog post: Race review: Miracle Match Marathon http://bit.ly/z7U0gq
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great Prestonwood Hills 4.55 mi 00:36 08:00 pace
Was supposed to go a little further, but the wife was out schmoozing with the bosses who might be giving her a huge promotion and raise, and that's what drives the bus around here.
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great Prestonwood Hills 4.97 mi 00:43 08:41 pace
Recovery and taper at the same time. Pow. I can do what they do, but they can't do what I do.
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great Miracle Match Marathon 26.42 mi 03:20 07:35 pace
When you combine the difficulty of the course and my crappy last month of running, this race has to rank as my best ever. I was 7th overall.
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Great time and great race!
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Holy crap, that is a fantastic time for that course Brian! Congrats!
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I second that...holy crap! Nice run, man.
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#dailymission The Plano Pacers club race in Jan. 2010 was in the low teens. IIRC the race was delayed a bit to clear some ice from the sidewalk course, but there was still a lot left and it was ine... read more
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Sorry about the DNF. I had to take a DNF last year due to a metatarsal stress fracture and to make it worse I couldn't run for another month. I hope your ankle heals quickly so you can be back at it soon!
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Nice running Brian. Almost came down for that one. Maybe next year. Still great run. And best wishes healing!!
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Man, running 65.5 miles and still a DNF just sucks! It's an incredible distance!
about 17 hours ago • Like • 1 person
Incredible mileage... that amazes me!!! Sorry to hear about the DNF and hope you're feeling better soon!
about 12 hours ago • Like