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- http://predawnrunner.com
- Miles:
- 4913 total / 355 in 2012
- Goal:
To continue playing it smart while driving down the marathon PR - 2:50? 2:45? Next stop - Pittsburgh or Glass City (TBD).
Greg Strosaker ran: Plan called for 19, b...
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- 20 miles
- 02:27 time
- 07:19 pace
- 2722 calories
- details
Plan called for 19, but what's the point of running 19 miles? So, 20 it was, first of 4 for this training sequence. Ran on the Towpath Trail for the first time in over 6 years - used to do this every other long run or so, but when time grew more valuable and I shifted to the predawn, I went away. It was refreshing to run this beautiful, flat, fast trail again, from Valley View down past Boston Store and back. Someone this past week referred to the Towpath Trail (specifically the half marathon in the fall) as boring - if this is boring, then I think you miss the point of running.
I didn't realize when heading out, but tomorrow's Burning River 100 uses some parts of the Towpath Trail, so I had the thrill of running the segments from Frazee House to Station Road, and near the Boston Store. It gave me chills and strong motivation to push the pace thinking of the experience that Des, Andy O., DirtDawg, and others will enjoy (at times) this weekend. The weather conditions should be great, and it's an honor to live near an event drawing such a field. I hope you enjoy our little corner of the state and have an event to remember.
This run got really tough around mile 17, just started wearing down. Happy I was able to hold the pace reasonably well the last three miles, I was certainly looking at the watch frequently to count down the distance. The Mizuno Wave Riders held up pretty well, though I can certainly understand the complaints I've seen from others about feeling too much of the road. The Brooks Ghost 3's will get their chance on next weekend's 20 miler. Weather conditions were great, mid 60's at the start and low 70's at the finish. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/42422440
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Heckuva run, Greg. Strong.
over 1 year ago • Like
nice run and tribute to the burning river 100 race and fellow daily milers who are running. get those legs a little rest now.
over 1 year ago • Like
Nice run, Greg. How do you fuel on these long training runs?
over 1 year ago • Like
Nice run. I'll be trying to do the same distance / pace on Saturday.
over 1 year ago • Like
Dude! That is an amazing run you had today!
over 1 year ago • Like
whoa... awesome run greg.
over 1 year ago • Like
Thanks everyone. @Greg - I don't really fuel during the run - I had a big late dinner last night (protein/carb combo), and two English muffins around 2 hours before the run this morning. Only calories during the run was ~18 oz. of Gatorade. I was regretting that at ~18 miles, could have gone for a gel or two.
over 1 year ago • Like
"What's the point of running 19 miles?". Too right. Always best to round it up ;-) Nice run.
over 1 year ago • Like
Speedy Gonzalez! Glad to hear that the Towpath is enjoyable - I'm thinking about running the marathon there next year.
over 1 year ago • Like
Great run Greg. Jealous plan for the same SUnday.
over 1 year ago • Like
hahah I would totally have rounded it up too
over 1 year ago • Like
Great post and run Greg. Love the opening and I agree with you. What's one more mile on top of 19? Good for you getting it done.
over 1 year ago • Like
Incredible 20 miler, Greg -- way to push through those final 3 miles! Nice that you could run that in the cooler temps and that's very cool that you ran on part of the BR 100 course.
over 1 year ago • Like
Wow! Awesome run Greg!
over 1 year ago • Like
Great run Greg Ill try and match youre pace on the same patch tomorrow lol yes I may just be delirious by then....lol
over 1 year ago • Like
When I grow up I wanna be like you, Greg. Seriously. Unreal training run. You've inspired me for my pace run tomorrow.
over 1 year ago • Like
This morning I ran 4 1/2 miles at what I thought was a pretty speedy pace... about 10-15 seconds/mile SLOWER than you ran 20. Great run, Greg.
over 1 year ago
Oh my word--I can't believe you held that pace for 20 miles. Incredible job, man!
over 1 year ago • Like
Thanks again all - @Des, that's pretty early in the race, so I hope you're not delirious already by then! I didn't realize how close to your home the race starts, you walking to the start, or saving up? @Drew, I'm just hoping I have enough left in the tank and legs for my own 9 mile pace run tomorrow. Not too sure about that.
over 1 year ago • Like
Great recap and a very strong pace.
over 1 year ago • Like
I've missed several weeks of DM, but it is good to see that you continue to knock out great runs.
over 1 year ago • Like
Awesome job. 20 still seems kind of daunting to me. My 14-miler today was my longest run ever, but seeing posts like this from my DM friends makes me anxious to get to those miles too.
over 1 year ago • Like
super fast , super long ! Great run Greg !!
over 1 year ago • Like
Great long run, Greg! Sounds like you're on track for a really strong marathon at Akron!
over 1 year ago • Like
Super job Greg! That is a very strong pace and distance!
over 1 year ago • Like
good goblie goop!!! I feel sorry for the other age groupers in your next race!!
over 1 year ago • Like
That's the spirit...way to round up the workout!! Dang...great pace man!!
over 1 year ago • Like
Great pace- impressive holding the pace after it got tough at mile 17.
over 1 year ago • Like
Wow! NICE run!
over 1 year ago • Like
Great run Greg, I will use your post as motivation for my (short) 13 mile run tomorrow.
over 1 year ago • Like
SPEEDY!! Excellent work out there!
over 1 year ago • Like
Awesome pace amd sweet miles. Enjoy your weekend! I agree with rounding to 20!!!!
over 1 year ago • Like
what an amazing pace!!!
over 1 year ago • Like
lol on the rounding off! Awesome 20 and pace!
over 1 year ago • Like
Great run Greg. Your speed is fantastic over 20. I hope you get to meet Andy he a really nice guy and one of my first DM friends to become a "real" life friend. GOhio!
over 1 year ago • Like
That's an incredible run, Greg!! FLYING.
over 1 year ago • Like
Thanks all - Thomas, wish I would have the opportunity to meet Andy but can't really get away to do so this weekend - hopefully someday, not just Andy but many others!
over 1 year ago • Like
Wow. All miles at 7:38 or under. That's quite an accomplishment. Great day to you, Greg!
over 1 year ago • Like
"What's the point of running 19 miles?" Gotta love that attitude! Sweet long run, Greg, at an amazing pace for that distance. My hat is off to you!
over 1 year ago • Like
Dang what a run, good job.
over 1 year ago • Like
20 miles!!! Your pace was out of this world. Superstar
over 1 year ago • Like
Awesome run at that pace and not refueling.
over 1 year ago • Like
Signing up for the Kiawah Island Marathon (Dec 11th) this weekend...s/b the race I've been looking for! Let me know which one you'll be doing..
over 1 year ago • Like
Great 20 miler and awesome pace, Greg!
over 1 year ago • Like
Great run Greg!!
over 1 year ago • Like
Great job! (understatement) Your pace is amazing for such a distance!
over 1 year ago • Like
Wow. What an effort and execution, Greg. Impressive.
over 1 year ago
Love your attitude!! Love your running!! TGIF.
over 1 year ago
Thanks so much everyone. @Paul - I'm doing Akron on 9/25, then probably no full marathons until Boston (but at least one half, Cleveland Fall Classic in late November).
over 1 year ago • Like
Greg, that is really something! A very impressive and very fast 20! Like the sub 7 at mile 13, and even your last three held together nicely. Sounds like you really enjoyed it out there!
over 1 year ago • Like
I like your maths.
over 1 year ago • Like
Outstanding run! Glad the temps agreed!
over 1 year ago • Like
Congrats on a great 20 miler. Very awesome pace as well! Sounds like you are totally back in the swing of things. Super!
over 1 year ago • Like