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Last post: Nov 4, 2009 5:46 AM by Ericd3043

Ericd3043

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Nov 1, 2009 8:00 PM

In honor of the NYC Marathon, I decided to.....

You finish the statement.

As for me, I decided to run my longest run this season and see how I did. Before this past week, my longest run was 5 miles. Last week I ran 2 10K runs on the treadmill. Tonight, I decided to run 10 miles. I paced myself decently and had a goal of 1 hour 40 min (10 min miles). I usually run my 5 mile runs around 42 min, so it seemed logical. Not sure why, but I felt good out there. I had little pain and did not really tire until the last 2 miles. My time.... just under 1 hour 24 minutes.

What did you do today?

My race times (2010)

It is a new year, so the 2009 times no longer matter.

Personal Best : 5K : 25 min 27 seconds

5mile : 44 min 50 seconds

1/2 Marathon : 2hrs 20 min 23 seconds

3/13/2010 Chambersburg 1/2 Marathon: 2 hours 20 min 23 seconds (unofficial)

Runs planned:

5/1 - Winchester, VA Apple Blossom 10K (if the baby does not come)

June, - YMCA Hagerstown 5K

July- Undecided

August - Undecided

September - Washington DC Run, Geek, Run 8K (if we get a 4 person team)

September 25, 2010 - Akron,Ohio Marathon (my first marathon ever in my hometown!)

Thanksgiving Day run - Undecided where...

Check out my Blog : My journey to the Ultra Marathon.... http://community.active.com/people/Ericd3043/blog

spicegeek

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1. Nov 1, 2009 8:41 PM

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Re: In honor of the NYC Marathon, I decided to.....

Ran fron Staten Island into Brooklyn .. then Queens .. over into Manhattan up 1st ave into the The Bronx .. back into Manhattan down 5th ave into Central Park and the finsh at Tavern on the Green .. 4 hours and 3 mins ... and I have nice shiney medal to prove it

NYC Marathon Nov 1 2009 - 4:03:13 ( 9:17 mm )

NYC Half Marathon Aug 16 2009 - 1:55:38 ( 8:49 mm )

1 mile - 7:07 10K - 52:58 ( 8:32 mm)

4 mile - 31:35 ( 7:53 mm) 8K - 42:28 ( 8:32 mm)

15K - 1:22:02 ( 8:49 mm)

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DaveVause

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2. Nov 2, 2009 2:34 AM

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Way to go, Spice!

Next time, beat that other American....Meb!

Dave Vause

09 MCM (348/1076)
09 Washington's Birthday Marathon (22/44)
08 MC Historic Half (51/210)
07 Frederick Marathon (32/60)
06 MCM (394/1076)
05 MCM (547/1047)

running blog: http://davevause.blogspot.com/

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Tempus.Fugit 34

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3. Nov 2, 2009 4:21 AM

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set my goal this week to run 26.2 miles. I usually run 3 miles a day during the week (15 miles) and take rest on the weekends but this week I'm upping the mileage to +2. WAY TO GO MEB!!

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Ericd3043

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4. Nov 3, 2009 11:37 AM

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Re: In honor of the NYC Marathon, I decided to.....

Congrats Spice.... I am seriously thinking about running next year in the local ultra marathon with a goal of finishing it. Of course, I am psyched at being able to run the 10 miles... so we shall see. I have until June 2010 before deciding.... I think I will try a 1/2 and maybe a full marathon before then just to see how I do.....

My race times (2010)

It is a new year, so the 2009 times no longer matter.

Personal Best : 5K : 25 min 27 seconds

5mile : 44 min 50 seconds

1/2 Marathon : 2hrs 20 min 23 seconds

3/13/2010 Chambersburg 1/2 Marathon: 2 hours 20 min 23 seconds (unofficial)

Runs planned:

5/1 - Winchester, VA Apple Blossom 10K (if the baby does not come)

June, - YMCA Hagerstown 5K

July- Undecided

August - Undecided

September - Washington DC Run, Geek, Run 8K (if we get a 4 person team)

September 25, 2010 - Akron,Ohio Marathon (my first marathon ever in my hometown!)

Thanksgiving Day run - Undecided where...

Check out my Blog : My journey to the Ultra Marathon.... http://community.active.com/people/Ericd3043/blog

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cyndi t

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5. Nov 3, 2009 12:13 PM

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I ran the virtual marathon on the NYM site (but unfortunately didn't officially register for it). 26.2 in 3 days 6.1miles Friday, 8.1 miles Saturday, and 12 miles Sunday. Also run the fastest 10 mile run I ever did on Sunday 10 miles in 1:53.

Cyndi

TRUST THE TRAINING!

Seaside Half Marathon 10/18/09 3:00:52

Beavertown 5K 11/7/09 35:57

2010 races:

Morristown St. Patty's Day 5K 3/13/10

Asbury Park Half Marathon 4/17/10

Ridgewood Run 10K 5/31/10

Seaside Half Marathon October 2010

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Ericd3043

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6. Nov 3, 2009 12:26 PM

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Very nice Cyndi... I did not know about the virtual marathon... I will have to keep that in mind. I am really thinking about extending out my running next year. The 5K's are fun and I want to continue to increase speed there.... but I want to challenge myself. I now know I can complete 10 miles in running, I want to do it in a race.

I am really starting to look into how I eat and what I can do to improve my nutrition to get the best out of my workouts. It is too easy with the kids and a pregnant wife in the house to fall into bad habits (candy, chips, cola, etc).

Congrats on your time, that is great.

My race times (2010)

It is a new year, so the 2009 times no longer matter.

Personal Best : 5K : 25 min 27 seconds

5mile : 44 min 50 seconds

1/2 Marathon : 2hrs 20 min 23 seconds

3/13/2010 Chambersburg 1/2 Marathon: 2 hours 20 min 23 seconds (unofficial)

Runs planned:

5/1 - Winchester, VA Apple Blossom 10K (if the baby does not come)

June, - YMCA Hagerstown 5K

July- Undecided

August - Undecided

September - Washington DC Run, Geek, Run 8K (if we get a 4 person team)

September 25, 2010 - Akron,Ohio Marathon (my first marathon ever in my hometown!)

Thanksgiving Day run - Undecided where...

Check out my Blog : My journey to the Ultra Marathon.... http://community.active.com/people/Ericd3043/blog

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cyndi t

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7. Nov 3, 2009 12:55 PM

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Eric, when I was running my longest of 10 miles I decided to kick it up to the next level and registered for my first HM. I gave myself plenty of time to train (6 months) with the "real" plan kicking in about 12 weeks before. I found that having the race picked out and registered for took away my excuses and really made me focus on the ultimate goal. Not only my running improved but my eating did as well. I ran that first HM on 10/18 and have targeted an April race for my next one. I run a lot more than most people probably do to train for a HM but that is my choice, I really love to run long. Pick your race, find a good plan, log your miles and your eating habits, and go for it! We have a half marathon trainers group here (you can find it off the newby site) and there is a lot of very valuable advice and support there. You can do it!

Cyndi

TRUST THE TRAINING!

Seaside Half Marathon 10/18/09 3:00:52

Beavertown 5K 11/7/09 35:57

2010 races:

Morristown St. Patty's Day 5K 3/13/10

Asbury Park Half Marathon 4/17/10

Ridgewood Run 10K 5/31/10

Seaside Half Marathon October 2010

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Ericd3043

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8. Nov 4, 2009 5:46 AM

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Thanks for the information on preparing. I am going to really start looking at my schedule for next year and plan in advance. With the baby due in May, I have to be careful on what I schedule around that time. Training will be difficult with lack of sleep and dealing with 3 other children.... though, I think I might be able to take them sometimes to the track where they can play while I do speed training, etc. I just have to think it through.

Eating well will be a challenge as I have to watch my cholestoral in addition to weight (not as much an issue anymore). I was looking at protein shakes last night to help with the recovery process. The coach highly recommended it, though, I have to watch the cholestoral - the Whey protein had something like 30-40% of the daily allowance in 1 scoop. I saw the Soy protein, but am not really sure what the difference is (I see another topic started in nutrition...)

Thanks

My race times (2010)

It is a new year, so the 2009 times no longer matter.

Personal Best : 5K : 25 min 27 seconds

5mile : 44 min 50 seconds

1/2 Marathon : 2hrs 20 min 23 seconds

3/13/2010 Chambersburg 1/2 Marathon: 2 hours 20 min 23 seconds (unofficial)

Runs planned:

5/1 - Winchester, VA Apple Blossom 10K (if the baby does not come)

June, - YMCA Hagerstown 5K

July- Undecided

August - Undecided