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Location:

West Jordan,Ut,USA

Member Since:

Jun 14, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

Started running Dec of 06

5k 20:00 Utah Human Race(08)

10k 41:09 Spectrum 10k (10)  40:31 DesNews 10k(10)

1/2 mary 1:30:36 Bryce Canyon Half(09)

Full 3:33:58 St George (09)

Finishing the Grand Slam 08 and 10

Finished my first sprint tri 1:23:30 (10)

Short-Term Running Goals:

2011 races...

May-  Ogden half (no goals)

Oct- SGM

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run Boston and do a Triathalon(did a tri)

Do a half Ironman and then a full

Personal:

Married to MrsFit:) and trying to keep up with her. And have 3 girls.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Avi-Bolt 2 Lifetime Miles: 93.80
Foundation 8e Lifetime Miles: 316.95
Foundation 9a Lifetime Miles: 398.13
Foundation 10a Lifetime Miles: 125.53
Tue, Nov 10, 2009
Running MilesSwimming YardsBike Miles
5.500.000.00

Computer is down at home.  So late to log this run.  Went on the 5.5 loop.  Wind was blowing from the North rather then the South.  So it was a bit chill even if the sign said it was 51.  Had a good run anyhow.  Still debating about how I am going to do my training for Ogden.  Debating about going for like 50-70 mile weeks.  Or sticking with the First training plan.  Which only hits from 30-35 miles a week.  I did see a better endurance base with my bigger mile base last year.  So at the moment I am just building more base miles.

Mile 1 8:43

Mile 2 7:41

Mile 3 8:03

Mile 4 8:07

Mile 5 8:16

Mile 5.5 3:44(7:30pace)

TT 44:36  AP 8:07

Foundation 8b(newer) Miles: 5.50
Night Sleep Time: 9.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 9.50
Comments
From flatlander on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 09:04:36 from 198.207.244.102

Good run, I know it can get really cold when the wind starts blowing. Down here with the heavy air it goes right through me. I think more miles are better than less, but everybody is different.

From Andy on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 09:51:15 from 159.212.71.199

I'm a believer in more miles for a marathon. The FIRST program works well for those whose bodies cannot handle the mileage. 35 miles in the FIRST program is similar to a 50 mile program because of the cross training.

From Huans32 on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 10:06:19 from 138.64.2.76

Flat- I am not a fan of cold winds and rain. I think your right about the miles though too.

Andy- Yeah that is true. It is like doing 50 miles. I am just coming up short on the endurance. I am not sure if it is due to my long runs not being the best maybe or what. But if I do the higher miles. I will have to do some tempo, speed, long and easy miles. It is just figuring out how I will do it.

From Andy on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 10:09:02 from 159.212.71.199

I recommend the book Advanced Marathoning by Pete Pfitzinger. It includes training plans that max at 55 mpw, 70 mpw and 70+ in addition to explaining the principles of marathon training.

From timp on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 10:36:13 from 129.188.33.26

If you do your cross-training hard enough, I don't doubt that the FIRST plan would work. If your body can stand the higher mileage, I'd opt for the 5 or 6 days running per week.

Personally I'd rather run in any weather than go back into that hot, stinky gym again. It's been over a year since we dropped the membership and I don't miss it.

From Teena on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 13:36:45 from 155.99.212.97

Mark --

Nice job! Okay ... here is my thinking: I really didn't like the FIRST program for the little while that I did it. It took the fun out of running for me. If I can get my body to cooperate I want to run more miles (but perhaps easier). But that's just me. :)

From DonGardinero on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 14:17:46 from 75.162.99.109

Nice job Mark-O. Hey, have you checked out the course and elevation charts for the Utah Valley Marathon in June? They changed the course again and it looks good and could be really fast. I'm going to do that one and maybe even Slick. I haven't spoken to him in a while, but he was considering it.

From Kathie on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 16:17:37 from 63.248.105.188

Nice workout Mark - I think you need to do what is best for your body...that being said you should do as many miles as your body can handle.

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