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Location:

TX,

Member Since:

Apr 04, 2012

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

800-2:03  1600-4:49   5k-16:50

8k-28:34   10k- 37:41  15k-1:06.16  Half-1:29.20

Marathon- 3:12:00

Short-Term Running Goals:

Qualify For Boston running Sub 3hour Marathon

Beat Mark's PR's!

1600- 4:57 5k- 17:20  5miles-29:22  10k: 36:27; 15k- 56:12;10miles-60:49;13.1-1:21:45; 26.2-2:59:19 Boston-3:06 

Sub 16 5K ; Sub 4:30 Mile 
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Sat, Sep 28, 2013
Total Distance
18.00

Finally a long run! Now this was not as much as a confidence builder run as much as it was mental strength building run. (and physical strength of course..) Took me 2 hours 15 minutes so right around 7:30 pace (which this is my fastest pace long run!). But the mental strength part was I had a cramp since the half mile mark all the way to the finish! Some parts of the run both sides of stomach were cramping. But I knew this was my last chance at a long run and I needed to get it in. Listened to Matt's advice on not jumping into a 20! thought about it but realized he was right and that 18 will be good enough! 3 weeks and counting 

Comments
From Matt Schreiber on Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 19:58:31 from 66.17.102.185

Great run! i absolutely hate runs when you have a cramp. Especially when it won't go away. Nice job holding onto the pace though. That does take a lot of mental toughness. Lookin' good!

From C James on Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 20:12:22 from 74.46.127.122

Thanks! So now that I have this run under my belt what time do you suggest I go for in KC?

From Matt Schreiber on Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 20:32:29 from 66.17.102.185

Looks to me like you felt pretty darn good today (other than the cramping) at 7:30 pace. I don't see why 3:15 wouldn't be very realistic. There's always start around 7:25-7:30 pace and kicker 'er down at the halfway point a little if your breathing's good. You had a lot of good training leading up to a little lighter load letting your achilles heal up. What do you feel like your in shape for?

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