Matthew
I came, I ran, I blew up.
Warming up for the Superior 25k Trail Race at Lutsen, contemplating my race strategy, which worked until I hit the wall at 12 miles.
- Miles:
- 794 total / 151 in 2013
- Goal:
Run a 25K on the SHT in 3 hours. Current time: 3:45:17 Run a 5K in under 26:30. Current time: 27:21 Run a mile in 7 minutes. Current time: 8:17
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injured around the block 0.44 mi 00:07:00 15:54 pace
How long does recovery take after hitting the wall?
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not sure, i'd take some time to rest :) Maybe change things up a bit when you are rested with some interval training or circuits or something?
1 day ago
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Laying low until Wednesday. This walk around the block with my wife wore me out!
Then I run for fun all summer long and am mixing twice weekly strength training.
1 day ago • Like
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injured Spring Superior Trail Race 25K 15.5 mi 04:01 15:32 pace
I finished! I bonked, but I finished. And walked the last several miles. HR/blood pressure (I assume) was way out of whack. Someone broke the 10% rule!
I would have beat my time last year by at lea... read more-
Good job finishing despite your body throwing a fit! I had a tough day too, but finished and am glad. Feels good to stop after over 7 hours on that crazy trail!
3 days ago • Like
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Good Luck:
Have a good race!!
3 days ago
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Thanks! See crappy results above!
3 days ago • Like
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alright Earth Day Corporate 5k 3.1 mi 00:29 09:13 pace
Earth Day 5k in St. Cloud. First run since loosing my toenail. No problem.
Marco Corporate Team came in 6th. Something to shoot for next year! -
Stubbed toe outside in flip flops yesterday. Today, toe nail taken away.
Two days no shoes. No running until general healing. Four months no nail.
Chicks dig scars, but my wife assures me THIS does... read more -
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great Beaver trail 2.9 mi 00:31 10:35 pace
Run w/ coworkers from Marco over the lunch hour. Beautiful trail, that Beaver.
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alright Marco route 3.11 mi 00:30 09:46 pace
Lunch time 5k with a coworker. Goal: Lunch time 5k three times a week.
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good mousewheel 4.11 mi 00:40 09:45 pace
Wore my trail shoes (~50 miles) and had ZERO pain. My road shoes (+350 miles) are causing pain recently.
Why do you think I have pain after running in my road shoes?
DUH. Someones getting new road ... read more - RUN
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good Evolution North 3.53 mi 00:34 09:37 pace
Got sass from management at Evolution North because I didn't bring my key card or a photo ID. Who does he think they are, a bank? Is he afraid someone's going to steal some exercise? I go... read more
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You're Funny:
LOL at steal some exercise. Rebel!
3 months ago
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great Evolution North 4.27 mi 00:40 09:23 pace
Excellent workout tonight! And my wife joined me at the gym and ran for her first time in over a year! Her brand spanking new knees allowed her to pull off several fartleks tonight! I couldn't... read more
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nice! I see the crutches, did she have surgery?
3 months ago • Like
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She did.
Lateral release. Medial tightening. Tibia relocation. Patella scraping. Two screws to hold things in place in each knee.
Gag.
Right knee, March. Left knee, September. Five months on her back in bed. Then wheelchair. Then crutches. Then Limping.
Friday was her last day of PT.
We're writing 2012 off!
3 months ago • Like
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injured Mousewheel 12.84 mi 02:40 12:27 pace
Good idea: Running on a treadmill.
Bad idea: Falling asleep while running on a treadmill.-
Yikes!! Result in any injuries?
3 months ago • Like
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I didn't fall. I was remembering Animaniacs. I'm injured in the sense that I ran ten minutes longer than last week and went a half mile less distance. My pride is waning.
3 months ago • Like
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Feel Better:
Sometimes it's just not in the cards. Could be so many reasons-- rest, carbs, caffeine, sore muscles. I've found that the only thing to fix the emotional distress of a bad run is to follow with a good run soon after.
3 months ago
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alright mouse wheel 12.9 mi 02:30 11:37 pace
hot spots on balls
of feetNew Nathan hydration pack is awesome. Totally forgot it was there.
Reminder, do not wear long sleeves while running indoors.-
Nice work! Sometimes I set rules for myself with sleeves. For example, you cannot take off the long sleeved layer until you've gone _x_ miles. Another rule that I use is that I cannot look at my watch or treadmill stats until I've listened to 4 songs. These little games help distract me from the grind.
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Good rules. Today I wore only long sleeves and the ladies at the gym don't wanna see me with my shirt off...
3 months ago • Like
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Nice 13 miler! I have to look into hydration options too.
3 months ago • Like
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Ryan, this hydration pack is awesome. Ran twice with it, 65 oz water.
I used a hip pack during the race last year, and while the pack was of excellent quality, it required I run with my arms out a bit to avoid striking the pockets because the pouch in the front kept striking my groin and the water bottle holder on the back kept whacking my butt and I had to twist it sideways for stability. I decided I won't be using a hip pack for trail runs anymore due to this. On the road, no problem though.
3 months ago • Like
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Way to tough it out and finish!
1 day ago • Like
Nice photo! You look like a pro.
about 18 hours ago • Like • 1 person