Miles:
6061 total / 1203 in 2013
Goal:

1> Adjust to new lifestyle; 2> run a 3:30 to 3:59 marathon; and 3 > Run a Ragnar.

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  • 39 miles
  • 02:15 time
  • 1550 calories
  • 2 workouts
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  1. VELO
    17.11 mi 01:00 17.0mph pace

    Spin again! Keeping HR and cadence up avg 146 and 97

  2. VELO
    21.59 mi 01:15 17.2mph pace

    More basement trainer ---- 148 avg HR 2 mostly zone 3 and avg cadence 95 and the Doctor.

  3. VELO
    22.4 mi 01:20 16.8mph pace

    Kept HR up in 3 and 4 about 147 avg and cadence around 95. Continuing to give legs a break and not running. Have a great weekend!!!

  4. VELO
    16.94 mi 01:00 16.9mph pace

    Another hour on trainer zones 2 and into high 3. A lot of sweat, 1 episode of the Doctor and Pandora. What more could you want?

  5. VELO
    16.81 mi 01:00 16.7mph pace

    Good spin this morning getting HR up to average of 145 and cadence at 95 watching the Doctor on Netflix.

  6. RUN
    13.37 mi 02:22 10:37 pace

    I had the incredible good fortune today to be able to pace a great young athlete to a half marathon PR for her at the Cincinnati flying Pig Half. A good day.

  7. VELO
    9.88 mi 00:35 16.8mph pace

    4 X 90 secs in zone 4 with 3 minute recoveries with 15 minute warm up and 5 minute cool down, avg HR 144 and cadence 91.

  8. RUN
    4.62 mi 00:38 08:09 pace

    Quick run to test calf which is still not right. Looks like more trainer rides.

  9. VELO
    9.87 mi 00:35 16.8mph pace

    warm up then 4 X 90 sec in zone 4 with 3 minute recoveries. Average HR for whole ride 145.

  10. VELO
    21.41 mi 01:20 16.0mph pace

    Another ride this morning avg HR 141 and cadence 91. Stayed in higher resistance gear.

  11. VELO
    14.62 mi 01:01 14.5mph pace

    More early trainer giving calf which was on the verge of injury recovery time. Watching That's 70s show on Netflix -- funny stuff back to my high school years.

  12. VELO
    14.69 mi 01:00 14.6mph pace

    Hour on the trainer average HR 124 and cadence 92. No running this week, strength, core, and trainer rides.

  13. RUN
    5.23 mi 00:45 08:39 pace

    1st post race recovery run.

  14. VELO
    10.07 mi 00:45 13.4mph pace

    More recovery spinning. Soreness is going away and able now to easily walk forward down steps.

  15. VELO
    9.4 mi 00:45 12.5mph pace

    Recovery easy spin.

  16. RUN
    26.2 mi 04:07 09:25 pace

    Finished race. But obviously my heart aches for the families of the dead and injured. I am okay.

    • Bigbillrunner
      Bigbillrunner

      Great race Mike. So glad you are safe.

      about 1 month ago Like

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    • Stu A. You're an Inspiration
      You're an Inspiration:

      Mike, so glad you are safe. You finished 2 minutes before the first bomb went off. Congratulations on fulfilling your dream and completing Boston.

      about 1 month ago

    • Petite Cheers
      Cheers:

      SOOO relieved you are safe in Boston Mike. Congrats my friend!

      13 days ago

  17. RUN
    3.06 mi 00:26 08:25 pace

    Well that's about it. A long cold training cycle. We'll see how the left leg holds up on Monday. I have the engine, just know know if the parts will allow it to run.

    • Rob B.
      Rob B.

      Best wishes for a fantastic run on Monday!

      about 1 month ago Like

    • L C

      All the best to you! Your parts will do beautifully, this I know!

      about 1 month ago Like

    • Bigbillrunner
      Bigbillrunner

      I hope the few days off and the excitement will help carry you through. Best of luck Mike.

      about 1 month ago Like

  18. RUN
    4.02 mi 00:32 08:00 pace

    10 minute warm up and 2 x 5 repeats in zone 3 with 2 recoveries and cool down

  19. RUN
    5.55 mi 00:45 08:07 pace

    Taper repeats, 10 minutes easy then 3 X 5 zone 3 with 2 min recoveries and then cool down.

  20. VELO
    18.29 mi 01:15 14.6mph pace

    Basement spin at 95 cadence. Final taper week is upon me. The time goes by fast.