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Location:

Coon Rapids,MN,USA

Member Since:

Dec 09, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

I have only run 2 marathon's in my life.... Grandma's in 2002 and Twin Cities in 2008. I just finished nothing spectacular.... This last year I got the running bug so here we are.... Let's see what happens!

Short-Term Running Goals:

I told myself that I was not going to run anymore Marathon's until I am 50.... Well, that didn't work! I have been talked into signing up for 35th running of Grandma's Marathon on June 18th, 2011... I have had running friends who have qualified for Boston and it has inspired me to see if I could qualify. So I guess we will see how it goes... Wish me luck.....

Long-Term Running Goals:

OK!! Maybe Boston should be my Long-term goal..... hmmm?

Personal:

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Total Distance
76.35
Night Sleep Time: 99.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 99.00Weight: 192.99
Fri, Feb 04, 2011
Total Distance
0.00

So I have been sick with the Crud all week!!! So no running... It really sucks!!! 

I guess I should not have ran the race last Saturday when I was sick..... That's what I get!  

What have others done to recover from being sick? How have others got back to where they were? I am looking for tips to help me get back quicker to where I was at....

 thanks in advance for any advice....

J

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Sat, Feb 05, 2011
Total Distance
6.00

Well, I'm feeling a little better and I got talked into running indoors.... We were down in Madison and went and ran on the UW indoor track.... It was fun but my lungs were feeling it afterward. I think I coughed up a lung.....

Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 0.00
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Wed, Feb 09, 2011
Total Distance
4.00

Still a little sick with this chest cold.... really sucks!! I decided I needed to get back and run so I went to Y and ran on the indoor track. It was a little bit hard on my lungs but once I got going it was pretty good. ran 4 miles in 30:16 which was really good for me and being sick lately. pace of 7:34 wow!! Hope this chest thing goes away.

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 193.10
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Fri, Feb 11, 2011
Total Distance
5.00

I ran on the indoor track at the Y again..... I went 5 miles today my lungs are still a little bad.... It to me 37:55 to run this and it was 7:35 pace, so over all it was good... I am hoping to run outside this weekend but we will see....

Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 192.50
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Mon, Feb 14, 2011
Total Distance
3.43

Ran Swede Hallow 3.43 route today for my first day of Marathon training for Grandma's.... ran with Bridget at nice slow pace took 29:30.  It felt good to run outside after not for a few weeks.

Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 194.10
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Tue, Feb 15, 2011
Total Distance
5.06

Ran my schedule 5 mile run after work today. It felt good and it took me 39:18 to do it. Not bad... It was sunny and temp was in the 40's Awesome.... 

Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
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Wed, Feb 16, 2011
Total Distance
3.23

Just ran to High Bridge and back on a very sunny day. My legs felt a little heavy but it was good to be outside..... It took me 25:35 to run this, so not to fast but I hope it will get better!!! 

 

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 191.10
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Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Total Distance
4.00

What a change in weather today! I believe it was almost 55F yesterday and today high of 27F but with the wind they say it feels like 10F.... Hey on a positive look at least its sunny.....  Well, I ran alone today. I missed yesterday because of work. So that was my day of rest and I ran today. I ran mounds hill which is a 4mile route out and back. It took me 30:37 and it was an ok run just glad it was sunny! I had the wind on my back on the way out but on the way back oh my!!! that wind just sucks the life out of you! I know suck it up J!!! I am running a Half tomorrow for my February race... It's just a long run!!! 

 keep moving!

J

Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 193.00
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Sat, Feb 19, 2011
Race: Half Fast Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:40:10
Total Distance
13.10

What a great race for me... It was kinda cold with the temp at 10F but at least it was sunny. I met a guy Dan while running and we paced each other. It sure helped running with Dan, he pushed me to keep up the pace and relax. So Thanks Dan! This is a PR for me too 1:40:10, I am very happy... I hope that I can keep this up!

 Keep running!

J

Night Sleep Time: 9.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 9.00Weight: 193.10
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Sun, Feb 20, 2011
Total Distance
10.00

ran a 10 mile recovery run today. What a change in temp from yesterdays 10F to 26F. The snow storm has just started. We are suppose to get any where from 12 to 20 inches.... Ran with my peeps from the running room.... Thanks for a great run.

 J

Night Sleep Time: 9.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 9.00Weight: 0.00
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Mon, Feb 21, 2011
Total Distance
3.10

I went to the Y and ran the treadmill. Ran for 25.01 and it was relaxed and good. Even if it was on the dreadmill....  With the snow storm It was just easier to run at the Y.

 Getter Done!!!

J

Night Sleep Time: 9.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 9.00Weight: 195.00
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Tue, Feb 22, 2011
Total Distance
3.43

Ran Swede Hallow with Diana... the streets were slippery but the trail was good.... Glad we got run mostly on the trail.... I did not time this run it was very slow pace though.

Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 193.50
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Wed, Feb 23, 2011
Total Distance
8.00

Ran with Uptown Running Room run group... Michael, Sean and I ran Calhoun, Harriet and over to 50th and then back. It was around 8miles. It took us 1:11:08 to run this. I am not sure about the exact mileage.... We pushed it about the last couple of miles and it felt good.....

Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 0.00
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Thu, Feb 24, 2011
Total Distance
4.00

I ran with Amanda and Bridget up by the capital and summit ave. I did not time the route either but it was a good run.... Tomorrow is a day of rest and I am looking forward to that....

Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 191.10
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Mon, Feb 28, 2011
Total Distance
4.00

Ran Swede Hallow with Jessica at noon and the temp has finally warmed up to about 30F. I pulled a muscle in my lower abs to my groin area on the right. I hope this does not affect my running.... 

Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 193.40
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Totals
Total Distance
76.35
Night Sleep Time: 99.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 99.00Weight: 192.99
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