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267 Days to Go: 1/2 Marathon

A PR today. Went out fast and then crashed hard at the end. I was surprised at how difficult the last two miles were. I was really laboring at the end. It was definitely not a consistent run.

Moving Time (h:m:s) 1:52:05 8:26 pace
Distance (mi ) 13.28
Moving Speed (mph) 7.1 avg. 15.2 max.
Elevation Gain (ft) +3,879 / -3,834

Avg. Heart Rate 151 bpm Zone 4.2

274 Days to Go: Good Week of Running!

Best half marathon pace for me! Still hurts to run that far. Not sure if that will ever change. I am thinking I might need to train at further distances to race at this distance. Just doing this distance week after week is good. Listened to a great sermon my Carl Ellis on the soul dynamic and oppression in black history.

Moving Time (h:m:s) 1:52:37 8:26 pace
Distance (mi ) 13.35
Moving Speed (mph) 7.1 avg. 15.5 max.
Elevation Gain (ft) +3,309 / -3,257

Avg. Heart Rate 147 bpm Zone 4.0

275 Days to Go: Speed Barriers

Not recording all my workouts here. Getting a bit lazy. Did a tempo run today with my best results yet. I was encouraged that I actually felt pretty decent. I am getting my bike this weekend so i am pretty excited about that. Can’t wait to actually try it out.

Moving Time (h:m:s) 0:45:24 7:31 pace
Distance (mi ) 6.03
Moving Speed (mph) 8.0 avg. 12.2 max.
Elevation Gain (ft) +992 / -1,000

Avg. Heart Rate 155 bpm Zone 4.4

Temperature (°F) 79.7°F avg. 80.6°F high
Wind Speed ( mph) SE 4.0 avg. SE 4.6 max.

291 Days to Go: Weights and Pool

Really got crushed today with squats. Haven’t lifted weights on the legs for at least 8 years. Felt like I was doing it for the first time. Swam for about 20 minutes afterwords.

295 Days to Go: 13.1 at Record Pace

Not too impressive for the average marathoner, but for me, this is breakthrough territory. Was reasonably comfortable despite the faster pace. I realize that the shorter tempo runs are really helping me.

Moving Time (h:m:s) 1:55:28 8:35 pace
Distance (mi ) 13.45
Moving Speed (mph) 7.0 avg. 22.4 max.
Elevation Gain (ft) +3,241 / -3,255

Avg. Heart Rate 153 bpm Zone 4.3

Temperature (°F) 76.1°F avg. 78.8°F high
Wind Speed ( mph) WNW 13.2 avg. WNW 16.1 max.

298 Days to Go: Failing on the Tempo

Tried to hold a 7:45 for 6 miles today and BARELY did it. It was painful. I am tempted to blame the heat and stomach issues, but I think the real reason is I am just not quite there yet. Bummer. My schedule might be a bit too aggressive. I am not sure yet. We will just have to see.

Moving Time (h:m:s) 0:46:46 7:42 pace
Distance (mi ) 6.06
Moving Speed (mph) 7.8 avg. 15.4 max.
Elevation Gain (ft) +1,194 / -1,195

Avg. Heart Rate 156 bpm Zone 4.4

299 Days to Go: Longer Run

Ran at a quicker pace today for my long run. It’s amazing how difficult it is to run even a little more quickly. I was pleased with my average pace overall. I feel the shorter tempo runs are really helping increase my pace on the longer runs. Listened to a good sermon by R.C. Sproul.

Moving Time (h:m:s) 1:43:25 8:42 pace
Distance (mi ) 11.87
Moving Speed (mph) 6.9 avg. 15.4 max.
Elevation Gain (ft) +4,044 / -4,095

Avg. Heart Rate 152 bpm Zone 4.2

Temperature (°F) 73.4°F avg. 78.8°F high
Wind Speed ( mph) E 2.9 avg. E 6.9 max.

300 Days to Go: Gusty Bike

Rode out by Pleasant Valley today on most of the bike course for the 1/2 Ironman. Very nice course, but certainly a bit lonely out there. Also, in the pm it is very windy.