TEXAS Paul - Out to Pasture - Healing

Week starting Dec 09, 2007

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Location:

Florence,TX,USA

Member Since:

Aug 06, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

ENTRY 1: Age 61 and I'm still alive and running. . . . . . ENTRY 2: Austin, TX, Muddy Buddy Masters, 1st place, 2005, 2006, and 2008 with Karen F. (see picture above - Karen H.; Karen F.; Me; Carey) (Karen H. & Carey did an Ironman in Idaho in June 2007) . . . . ENTRY 3: St. George Marathon 2001 3:18:03; 2002 3:15:56; 2003 3:18:04; 2004 3:19:03; 2005 3:37:21; 2006 & 2007 did not make the lottery. 2008 3:54:04 (tough). . . . . ENTRY 4: 2007 San Antonio Marathon - 1st place age group 60-64. . . . . ENTRY 5: Eight consecutive Boston Marathons since 2001. Best time so far was 3:35:09 in 2003. Age 55. . . . . . ENTRY 6: Pikes Peak Marathon 5:56:33 in 2005. 3rd place out of 54 runners ( group 55-59) Age 58. . . . . . ENTRY 7: Pikes Peak Marathon - 2008 - 2nd place in my age group (33 registered, 23 finished) running in the snow and ice the last 2 miles of the Ascent at the top . . . . . . ENTRY 8: 3M Half Marathon at a 7:11 pace in 2005, age 57. . . . . . . ENTRY 9: Congress Avenue Mile Austin, TX 5:46 in 2004. Age 57

Short-Term Running Goals:

Entry 1: Get in a full 6 months of prep for 2009 Boston, no excuses, run a strong Boston. . . . .Entry 2: Use Pilates methods for core strengthening and flexibility improvements.. . . . . . Entry 3: Get completely healed from the muscle disorder that has plagued me since February 2006 (Polymyalgia Rheumatica)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Entry 1. Complete 10 consecutive Boston Marathons - I have done 8 so far. . . . . . . Entry 2. Continue running marathons through my 60's and into my 70's, 80's and 90's.

Personal:

Married, 2 children, 2 grand children. My 9 year old grand-daughter is convinced she is a runner. My 4 year old grandson loves to wear his Boston Marathon and Pikes Peak Marathon t-shirts. He wants to run the mountain with grandpa.

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Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
2.00	32.00	4.00	0.00	38.00

Sun, Dec 09, 2007

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
0.00	17.00	0.00	0.00	17.00

Met Karen F and Karen H at Townlake & Mopac at 6:00 AM. The temperature in Austin, TX was still real warm, about 65 degrees or so, and it was humid again. We ran the Mt. Bonnell loop and then ran the I-35 loop on Townlake trail. This was a nice run. Boy did I need it after an easy running week in Nashville.

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Mon, Dec 10, 2007

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
2.00	0.00	4.00	0.00	6.00

A cold misty evening in Austin, TX. A cold front blew in yesterday and dropped the temperature about 40 degrees. I put on my running shorts and a singlet, and long pants, and two long sleeve shirts, and my running hat, and gloves. Did 2 miles warm-up and drills and then Tam asked me if I would do a tempo run of 4 miles at an 8 minute pace.

After doing the 17 miles yesterday I didn't expect to be doing a tempo run tonight, but good news as all systems felt good and I told Tam sure I would do it with him. Tom joined us. I removed both long sleeve shirts and did the run. We averaged 7:55 for the 4 miles and had a really great workout.

It is really surprising to see how the body can recover from some of the long runs. Yesterday at this time there is no way I would have imagined doing a nice tempo run tonight.

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Sat, Dec 15, 2007

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
0.00	15.00	0.00	0.00	15.00

Cool start to the day in Austin, TX. Met Karen F & Karen H at Mopac and Townlake at 6:00 AM. I thought it was real cold so I put on my running pants to start our run, but by 3 miles I was getting way too hot so I took them off and wrapped them around my waist.

We did the 10 mile Longhorn Dam Townlake loop and then the 5 mile Congress Avenue loop. A nice run. We saw Bob B during the run and after the run. Good to see Bob. Then we went to Maudie's for breakfast. A real nice start to the weekend.

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Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
2.00	32.00	4.00	0.00	38.00

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