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http://www.traintotri.wordpress.com
Miles:
5672 total / 1239 in 2013
Goal:

After a new-baby hiatus, get myself back to where I left off: <19 5k; <40 10k; <1:29 HM; <3:10 M; run farther than 50 miles (current distance PR is 41 miles)

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  1. RUN
    Steamy afternoon run 5.78 mi 00:45 07:42 pace

    I must be getting acclimated to the heat, because even in this afternoon's ridiculous post-rain humidity and 85 degree temperatures, this run felt smooth and easy. Usually I feel a little fati... read more

    • Biddi
      Biddi

      Nice No More Running Miles, Jeremy!
      This kind of reminds me of some jackass chick that DNF'd at BRR at mile 30, gave up racing for "a while" and then ran PL50K++ two weeks later....

      1 day ago Like2 people

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    • Kristin
      Kristin

      Great job Jeremy!! It's hard to get used to the humidity but it really gets easier!! So glad you are having some good runs!! :)

      about 9 hours ago Like1 person

    • Vincent V.
      Vincent V.

      That is a very fast run for smooth and easy! Nice workout. I despise the heat/humidity and can only be motivated to run fast in races!

      about 4 hours ago Like1 person

  2. RUN
    Fathers Day sweatfest 5.01 mi 00:38 07:34 pace

    I tried to go for a run earlier today but discovered the stroller had a flat tire. I took it as a sign and moved on to other things, and waited until 10 pm tonight when everyone else was in bed to ... read more

    • Patrick P.
      Patrick P.

      "It's not just today that I realize how lucky I am."

      Great way to put it. Nice run too, I don't envy those temperatures.

      2 days ago Like1 person

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    • Vincent V.
      Vincent V.

      Great day and nice run. That is a very fast run-don't know how you motivate yourself to run fast (for me) outside a race!

      about 4 hours ago Like1 person

    • Jeremy G.
      Jeremy G.

      Thanks, Vincent. I guess it's all relative - I'm certainly not out there racing or even pushing hard. It's too humid for that, and I'm focused on base miles right now anyway. Most of my running these days is just relaxed and easy, but my legs were probably a little more peppy since I didn't run all last week.

      about 1 hour ago Like

  3. I debated writing anything about this weekend's attempted 50-mile run, but it was an experience I really want to remember even if it didn't turn out the way I would have liked.

    ... read more

    • Biddi
      Biddi

      This is a great write-up, Jeremy! "Magical unicorn of ultra-running" is my favorite part, of course.
      And your daughter is the coolest! We were BFFs from the get-go.

      5 days ago Like1 person

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    • Jim H.
      Jim H.

      Great writeup. Thanks for sharing.

      2 days ago Like1 person

    • Larry H.
      Larry H.

      Excellent report Jeremy. I'm sorry you had such a tough day, but you showed a lot of spunk even attempting it. I'm quite confident you will find your own solution to the stomach woes in due course of time and go on to finish a 50 ... and beyond :)

      1 day ago Like1 person

  4. I just got through reading (and re-reading) all of your comments on my run yesterday. Maybe it's my weakened physical state, but I have to say I got a little choked up by your amazingly positi... read more

  5. RUN
    Failure 37 mi

    It's hard to write this, but I only made it through 37 miles of my planned 50-mile run today. Yes, it was hot and humid out there, but the main problem was a nutrition failure so massive that ... read more

    • Nebs
      Nebs

      It was a pleasure to run with you today buddy. You didn't fail, you ran a long distance and you raised money towards a good cause and that's very awesome. You will return to battle one day soon.

      9 days ago Like6 people

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    • Keith S.
      Keith S.

      tough stuff Jeremy, no shame at all in stopping, your health is key here and a good move methinks to stop, well done on a great effort, evaluate in the cold light of day and do it better the next time, rest up and best wishes - well done

      7 days ago Like1 person

    • Denny H.
      Denny H.

      You are an amazing athlete and by no means did you even come close to failing. Success is achieved when we give every ounce of what we are and what we can do towards a cause and that's what you did. That is the warrior spirit that very few have. You will be back stronger than ever!!

      7 days ago Like1 person

  6. RUN
    Easy does it 3 mi

    Just a quick, easy shakeout before my 50-miler on Sunday. I also wanted to make sure that I would set a new PR for weekly mileage this week (not too difficult when you do 50 in one day...), and thi... read more

  7. Shared Photo

    Stocking up for my self-supported 50-mile run this weekend. I haven't been shopping for this much junk food since college!

    • Gail N.
      Gail N.

      I see your secret weapon (newtons) right there! Where will all this stuff go? Is it one of those multi-loop runs?

      12 days ago Like1 person

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    • Luna
      Luna

      ahhhhh...I spot clif bars. I had an obsession with them ... thankfully I can't find them here!!

      11 days ago Like1 person

    • Jason
      Jason

      jeremy, what about ginger snaps? they are small enough that you can just let them kinda melt in your melt like an ice cube. soaking up that ginger. plus they are yummy

      11 days ago Like1 person

  8. RUN
    Beautiful day 4.08 mi 00:38 09:13 pace

    Just me and the little one today - my older daughter is on "vacation" at Grandma's house this week. I wasn't feeling this run from the beginning and don't even know why I w... read more

  9. RUN
    Late night 6.73 mi 00:55 08:08 pace

    Set out after 10 pm to return a dvd to the local RedBox. It was cooler out, but very humid. Eventually the skies opened and released a steady, refreshing drizzle. I was snapped out of my reverie wh... read more

    • Mike D.
      Mike D.

      Another great run! Do you run with a flashlight? or clip some lights on your belt? I am still struggling with the best way to illuminate my path when running in the dark.

      15 days ago Like1 person

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    • Craig C.
      Craig C.

      Hmmmmm ... do they have Chupacabra in Virginia? 8-)#

      14 days ago Like1 person

    • Jeremy G.
      Jeremy G.

      Thanks a lot, Craig - now there's something else I'll keep in mind when odd animals hiss at me in the dark!

      14 days ago Like

  10. RUN
    Uh-oh? 11 mi 01:29 08:07 pace

    This was not a particularly confidence-building run. I set out this morning for an easy double-digit run as I look ahead to next Sunday's 50-miler. But morning temperatures around 80 and 74% h... read more

    • Steve Shep
      Steve Shep

      Hope it's just a hiccup. You could have some residual hangover...haven't had an off day in a while and the heatbox run yesterday, plus this one are pretty sapping, overall. Looks like you held it together ok overall. Enjoy the rest of your Sat!

      17 days ago Like2 people

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    • Luna
      Luna

      And also:you're human so feeling tired happens sometimes (not even commenting that the pace is great)?Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be fine for next week.

      17 days ago Like

    • Jeremy G.
      Jeremy G.

      Thanks for the reassuring words, everyone. I'm looking forward to resting and refueling this week!

      16 days ago Like

  11. RUN
    Awesome 4.62 mi 00:36 07:50 pace

    Just in case you were wondering, 1:00 in the afternoon is an awesome time to go out for a run. Not only is it one of the hottest hours of the day, but the sun is directly above and there is very li... read more

  12. RUN
    More TM 4 mi

    Seriously tired today after a few nights of very little sleep. I felt my feet flirting with the back of the treadmill on a few occasions, even though I was going at a very slow pace. Just a few mor... read more

  13. RUN
    The story of summer 4 mi

    Easy miles on the treadmill. Now that my oldest is finished with preschool for the summer, it falls to me to entertain/contain not one, but two children (ages 5 and 1) during the day most days of t... read more

    • Vincent V.
      Vincent V.

      Miles are still miles. Nice run. It's also miserably hot outside.

      20 days ago Like1 person

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    • Luna
      Luna

      haha, "contain" looks an appropriate words for a 5 yrs old ;-) I admit that I don't mind running on the TM, although now mine is dead. I think, though, that in summer must be easy to run on a Tm than outside in the heat/humidity pushing a (double!) stroller! But, I guess your 5 years old will soon enough follow you ;-)

      20 days ago Like1 person

    • Jeremy G.
      Jeremy G.

      Thanks, Luna! The 1-year-old is harder to contain than the 5-yo! I don't mind the treadmill for an occasional run, but I need to get outside sometimes, too...

      19 days ago Like1 person

  14. RUN
    Still nervous 5.01 mi 00:40 08:01 pace

    Even though it's been seven months and more than 1,000 miles of running since I came back from my injury last fall, I still am very wary about running fast. Silly runs like the one I did on Sa... read more

    • Ted
      Ted

      depends on the injury... when I had the stress fracture in my hip, it took 2 years until I felt I was up to speed and strength. As for my foot, I'll let you know (into my 8th month since injury, just starting to mix some short easy runs in).

      21 days ago Like1 person

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    • Luna
      Luna

      Ahhhhh ... That's a slow and easy pace ... Le sigh :( I think that of you push onevery run, than it's easier to get injured. I've been injured twice, last time was a pubic stress fracture(!) and both times I had been running faster than usual during the time leading up to the injury... Now I am "naturally slower" ( yeah) so I am not "worried" about pushing the pace ...

      21 days ago Like1 person

    • Sugarmagnolia
      Sugarmagnolia

      I'm taking time off right now (been a month so far) so I'm going to go back and read all these responses!

      20 days ago Like1 person

  15. RUN
    Late-night run 6.36 mi 00:53 08:22 pace

    Squeezing in some late-night miles at the beginning of a very busy week. This one was over before I knew it because I was lost in thought the entire way. Now that I've made the decision to run... read more

  16. DM friends: Check out my next goal - a 50-mile run in support of our nation's wounded veterans. http://traintotri.wordpress.com/2013/05/27/50-for-freedom/

    • Mike B.
      Mike B.

      Four loops of Fendly would be 54 miles. I should be around. I could definitely run with you the last part. Awesome idea for an awesome cause. Fitting you announced it on Memorial Day.

      22 days ago Like1 person

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    • Mike D.
      Mike D.

      Wow, I can't believe the last picture on the page. No legs, half of one arm gone and one good arm climbing the rope to the top. Amazing. Good luck in your run. It is a great cause. I had no idea how transformative physical exercise could be in the face of handicaps. But it truly is!

      22 days ago Like1 person

    • Andrew A.
      Andrew A.

      This is awesome, dude. Can't wait to see the results. If there's ever a time to do this -- both in terms of your fitness and the cause -- it's now.

      21 days ago Like1 person

  17. RUN
    Fish in a barrel 11 mi 01:16 06:54 pace

    This is what happens on a cold morning after slogging through the heat and humidity for a few weeks. I broke out the Kinvaras, expecting to go a little faster today. This was mostly easy, although ... read more

  18. RUN
    Rainy run 4.21 mi 00:31 07:22 pace

    Took my daughter out in the stroller during a dry spell, but it started to rain about 5 minutes in. (The stroller has a hood, so she didn't get soaked like I did.) The cool weather felt amazin... read more

    • Nebs
      Nebs

      Damn you ran that fast with your kid? Someone must've thought you stole someone's baby.

      25 days ago Like5 people

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    • Jeremy G.
      Jeremy G.

      @Luna - I love running in the rain! But the perfect weather was this morning, when it was 39 and sunny. Should be the same for the next few days, too. As for the stroller, there have definitely been times when I've been speeding downhill and wondered what would happen if I tripped or lost my grip. Thankfully it hasn't happened! I just make sure to hold on tight...

      24 days ago Like2 people

    • Luna
      Luna

      thanks for the info!

      24 days ago Like

  19. #dailymission My first race ever: I participated in cross country in middle school, but that doesn't count (I was not very successful). My first race in the modern era was the 2005 Monument Av... read more

    • Larry H.
      Larry H.

      It's amazing how many things factor into racing, like the course, weather, etc. It's all a learning experience, that's for sure.

      25 days ago Like1 person

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    • Mike B.
      Mike B.

      Nice, and now you are busting out 27 mile trail runs at a much faster pace than your first road 10k. You've come a long way, and you are just at the tip of the ice burg

      25 days ago Like1 person

    • Larry H.
      Larry H.

      I agree with Mike, Jeremy has much ahead of him.

      25 days ago Like1 person

  20. RUN
    Recovery 6.43 mi 00:56 08:37 pace

    Easy neighborhood miles with the stroller. I'm taking things easy as I recover from reading several 100-mile race reports from last weekend.