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4188 total / 176 in 2012
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BQ Goal achieved!!!! Next up, new PRs in the marathon, half and 10k.

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  • 14 miles
  • 00:52 time
  • 1595 calories
  • 2 workouts
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  1. RUN
    alright Neighborhood Run 6.79 mi 00:52 07:38 pace

    I ran around the neighborhood today for a little while. With the Austin marathon around the corner, it is frustrating that my legs haven't felt good since the Houston marathon. I keep telling mys... read more

    • Jim M.
      Jim M.

      You running the full or half at Austin Joe?

      about 5 hours ago Like

  2. RUN
    alright Speed Work with The Ship 7.1 mi

    I forgot my Garmin today, so I am estimating this one. 4 mile warm up followed by 5 x 1000. I'm tired.

  3. RUN
    alright Neighborhood with Brother and... 4.9 mi 00:45 09:12 pace

    Legs felt heavy today after yesterday's run, but when I saw an opportunity to run with my goddaughter I seized it!

  4. RUN
    blah Well...I finished 20.39 mi 02:39 07:47 pace

    I struggled through this run from the very beginning. Sean L. and several others met at 5:30 to get this one in, and if it weren't for my "Shipmates" I would have cut this short. Chalk... read more

    • Runnrgrl
      Runnrgrl Nice Job
      Nice Job:

      sounds like you've got a great group of shipmates. :)

      4 days ago

    • Christina
      Christina

      Not bad at all for struggling. This is why running partners can be great for training. Nice job today.

      4 days ago Like

  5. RUN
    good Neighborhood Run 7.05 mi 00:54 07:37 pace

    I felt pretty good tonight, but dang was it warm...again! I am having flashbacks to those horrible summer runs just 5 short months ago. Although it wasn't terribly long, I am glad this one is done.

    • Julie H.
      Julie H.

      Agreed!! Nice 7!

      7 days ago Like

    • Mosey
      Mosey

      Uggghhh... summer runs. Kill me now. Sweating before you start. Perfectly happy with 52 degrees year-round.

      7 days ago Like

  6. RUN
    good Speed with The Ship 5.76 mi 00:37 06:21 pace

    I pulled out my brand spanking new Asics Blur 33 for my track work tonight. 8 x 800s. I never felt like I could get in a rhythm, but my times were pretty good with most around or below 3 minutes ... read more

  7. RUN
    great Post Work Run with Coworker 6.38 mi 00:51 07:57 pace

    I was grateful a coworker had brought his running stuff to work today. Nice conversation and great weather. Even a few sprinkles to keep us cool.

  8. RUN
    good Pseudo Long Run with The Ship 13.53 mi 01:43 07:38 pace

    3 weeks out from the Austin Marathon, The Ship had both a 10 mile (for the mini runners) and 20 mile (for the full marathon runners) route planned. Sean L. and I snuck out a little early to get 3 ... read more

  9. Houston race report finished. I tried to get it out early, but was a little distracted (read and you will see why!).

    http://middleagedathlete.com/2012/01/27/houston-marathon-2012-where-did-that-c... read more

  10. RUN
    alright Neighborhood Run 6 mi 00:49 08:08 pace

    After 2 short and "blah" runs in a row, I had to get out and get another run in. I was determined to take this one slow and easy, and I did. For the first time in about 6 days I didn't ... read more

  11. RUN
    tired Treadmill Struggle 3.5 mi 00:28 08:00 pace

    Second struggle in 2 days. I started out OK, then started feeling a little lightheaded and fatigued. There are probably several reasons why I felt this way, but I will try not to dwell. "Of... read more

  12. RUN
    tired Neighborhood Recovery 4.75 mi 00:40 08:25 pace

    Tried a light run around noon, but felt miserable. I'm sure the cold meds and the erratic sleep is had something to do with it, so I am not overly concerned. I'm considering going to a 3-4 day a ... read more

  13. RUN
    alright Recovery 9.78 mi 01:17 07:50 pace

    I only ran once this week since Houston, so I thought I would have fresh legs. Turns out they were not so fresh and I had pain in my calves, quads and after the run, my knees. I have Austin in 4 ... read more

    • Jim M.
      Jim M.

      Wow Joe! Congrats on the new addition! 4 weeks is plenty of time to get your legs back. Nice effort out there today.

      19 days ago Like

    • Todd G.

      Way to kick it out there, but you totally buried the lead. Congrats on the new bundle of joy.

      18 days ago Like

  14. RUN
    good Recovery 3.1 mi 00:25 08:01 pace

    First post-marathon run. It went pretty well, but my calves were tight afterwards. I am really going to take it easy for the next week or two. I think the 3 marathons in 12 weeks are taking its ... read more

    • Jeremy F.
      Jeremy F.

      Dang hardcore with all those marathons. Nice recovery run today Joe!

      21 days ago Like

  15. RUN
    great Houston Marathon 26.41 mi 03:11 07:14 pace

    I am not sure where this came from, but I'll take it! Report to follow in the coming days.

    Congrats to Sean L. who shattered his previous PR by 9 minutes! Looks like we'll get to go to Boston ag... read more

  16. RUN
    great Final Taper Run 3.32 mi 00:24 07:19 pace

    Great little run with Sean L. this morning (he ran a few extra). I have been trying to follow the same schedule I ran before Dallas, which worked out well for me. No more running until race day (... read more

  17. RUN
    good After Work Run 4.67 mi 00:36 07:40 pace

    One of my last few taper runs before Houston. 2 mile warmup, 2 mile race pace, and some cool down. I'm hoping I'm ready!

  18. RUN
    great Tuesday speed work with The Ship 5 mi 00:37 07:18 pace

    I guess I forgot to enter this on Tuesday (I probably fell asleep). Workout was 2.5 warmup; 6 x 400; 1 mile cool down.

  19. RUN
    alright Neigborhood Recovery 4.23 mi 00:32 07:37 pace

    Nothing exciting to speak of. I was going to take today off, but saw rain in the forecast for tomorrow and decided to get something in. If I have a run over 5 miles this week it will be a mistake.

    • Tom R.

      Good recovery, Joe. I hope you get some good quality runs in.

      about 1 month ago Like

  20. RUN
    alright Taper Run 10 mi 01:20 08:01 pace

    59 degrees and 100% humidity at 6:30 this morning. Surprisingly tough run today. Legs and chest were heavy. I even felt tightness in my left hamstring for the last few miles. Does anybody else e... read more