Sam
Not sure if it was because I took the pressure off myself to run fast, the magically sugary homemade brownies I ate for breakfast or if it was the interesting things I saw, but today was a pretty g... read more
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- Miles:
- 2403 total / 347 in 2013
- Goal:
A sub-2 hour half marathon...
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great Long and Easy Run 10 mi 01:45 10:28 pace
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tired Mixed Bag Run 4.37 mi 00:44 10:10 pace
Not sure what's up lately. Set out for an 8 mile run, couldn't manage even 2.5 miles without walking. Then I did 3 hill sprints up the Omand's Creek rail bridge, and another up Porta... read more
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great (5) x 1/2 Mile Repeats 5 mi 00:49 09:47 pace
Not a perfect day, but pretty good, considering I haven't done this workout in a while and I was going for a faster pace. Gave myself some leeway to walk during the rest intervals, since I was... read more
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Nice! I often walk during my rest intervals. #wimp
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And it would probably keep things more fun maybe. I know in a few weeks into HH's program I'll be missing speedwork. I have to settle for pace runs (which I guess are more or less long, slow tempo runs)
7 days ago • Like
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Yeah, I get really bored not doing speedwork for a few weeks. And tempo runs are my least favourite of all speedwork, so definitely wouldn't be my choice if I was only doing one thing (although I do think they are very effective).
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good Easy Run 3.1 mi 00:30 09:39 pace
Not that easy in the rain and wind, kept this one short in Wolseley as a result. Pace felt fine, not sure on the accuracy, since the Garmin couldn't find a satellite today (understandably).
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great Steady State Run + RT 6.65 mi 01:03 09:26 pace
Was slated for a hard tempo run today, but my legs have been so sore this week, I didn't want to push it really hard. Opted instead for a longer, steady state run at whatever pace felt hard-go... read more
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Awesome work, Sam! And if you weren't suffering too too badly at the end this bodes really well for the RCAF.
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You are usually good at reading me as to how tired I actually am, so feel free to comment that I'm not really breathing hard (if I'm complaining about the pace).
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good Easy Run 4.2 mi 00:43 10:13 pace
Woof, I'm so sore today. Not sure if it's leftovers from the race on Sunday or yard work the past few days or some combination of the two. Hopefully it's just the yard work, it would... read more
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I trying to force myself for times like that for when the full marathon hits in June. Just can't get past the 9:30/mile. Feels like I'm walking, even at that speed.
13 days ago • Like
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Normally I'd feel the same way about the pace, but the heat and soreness combined with just overall exhaustion and a high heart rate helped me keep it down. I think my body forgot how hard yard work is...
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Although, yeah, I would compare how I felt today to the last 6 miles of my marathon last year. Heavy legs.
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good WPS Half Marathon Relay - Leg 1 6.55 mi 01:02 09:25 pace
Forgot to turn off my Garmin again, so I'll have to wait for the official results to see if my estimate is accurate (since my measure was 6.68 Miles).
Annnnyway, given the circumstances of th... read more
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Great job even with everything you went through!
15 days ago • Like
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Thanks! I feel pretty sure I would've met my goal if my legs and body weren't so trashed. Hopefully for my next half, I'll be more rested and my legs will be more springy!
15 days ago • Like
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Way to go! I'm sure you lapped me... I was a turtle but I finished and that's what mattered for this run. Great job!
15 days ago • Like
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They fixed the results! Unfortunately I was a fair bit slower than I thought, I guess, but our team was 55/312!
14 days ago • Like
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great Steady State Run 4.16 mi 00:39 09:24 pace
I was intending to run this at around a 9:50 pace... oops! Just wanted to run at a pace that felt good today, which just got faster and faster, though I think I would've stopped around the 9:1... read more
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Ooo! Nice, quick miles, Sam!
21 days ago • Like
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Thanks! I find when I focus on my stride instead of my breathing, I run a lot faster and more comfortably. Gotta remember that for my halfs. Which I guess I should register for.
21 days ago • Like
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Oh that reminds me I need to register for the RCAF! After today the entry goes up ten bucks.
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Hahaha, yeah, that was my reason for registering today too! So cheap...
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good Half Ladder Workout + Semi-RT 5 mi 00:47 09:29 pace
Not quite as planned, but considering I didn't feel like going out at all, this was quite acceptable. I think the plan will be to take this week's "Moderate 6 mile tempo" and ba... read more
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tired Crappy Long Run 7.7 mi 01:20 10:27 pace
Well that sucked. My legs are wrecked, they felt as bad after today's run that I walked about half of as they did after my 18-20 milers last year. Not good. :(
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Aw Sam :( I wonder what's up?
23 days ago • Like
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I don't know. I have a few suspicions, but it might be something as simple as not having a rest day before I attempted these long runs, as I usually do. I'll try again on Wednesday after speed work tomorrow and a rest again on Tuesday...
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blah Nixed Race Sim Run 6.25 mi 01:05 10:28 pace
Bad stuff today. Shame, as it was so nice out. Legs felt heavy and tired from the start, then my stomach started acting up and it was a good thing I made it to the bathrooms as there was definitely... read more
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Aw boo! As a victim of many digestive system close calls myself lately, I sympathize :(
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great Hard Tempo Run 4 mi 00:37 09:11 pace
Bam! Was supposed to do another ladder run but I switched this run with Thursday's run when I started out too fast and wasn't able to slow down. Just thought my legs were more ready for a... read more
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Nice work, Sam! How did the sub-9s feel? could you have done more?
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I think I could do one more if I was in a race, but it would be pushing it. I really feel like I maxed out the pace today. The only thing that puts it up in the air is that fast middle mile. It's possible that if I stayed at a consistent 8:50, I might have been less tired, but I can't be sure. That was pretty close to full tilt for me.
27 days ago • Like
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I jogged for about 20 seconds in the last mile to catch my breath a bit, but managed to keep it under 9.
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alright Cancelled Long Run 5.67 mi 00:57 10:05 pace
This was supposed to be an easy 12 mile run, but a blister on my toe started burning really badly so I decided to turn around at the 3 mile mark. It hurt so badly that it was hard to even walk so I... read more
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good Easy Run 3.2 mi 00:32 09:53 pace
Ran this too fast. Probably just wanted to get out of the wind, brrrr.
SPLITS
Mile 1 - 10:12
Mile 2 - 9:47
Mile 3 - 9:43
Last .2 - 9:54 - RUN
Nice run!
2 days ago • Like • 1 person
Excellent :D NIce to hear you upbeat about a run!
However, I don't think you can take any chances -- you should have brownies before the race next weekend, and possibly give some to your pacer...
2 days ago • Like • 1 person
Agreed. I think I should freeze some now, before I eat them all. You should save yours for after the race though because it seemed to have a laxative effect this morning (which for me, is a good thing). First time I haven't had stomach weirdness on a long run in a while.
2 days ago • Like • 1 person