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January 2008

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Member Since:

Mar 01, 2007

Gender:

Male

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Running Accomplishments:

 I don't really keep good track, but here's what I found online:

Canyonlands Half '08: 1:34:35

Cherry Blossom 10 miler '08: 1:10:09 (alias jonathon strong)

Jingle All the Way 10k '08: 41:46

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

I really need to develop new goals.  It's been a busy year both professionally (field work) and personally (wedding, move,...)

It's time to get back on track and commit to some racing goals for next year.

Long-Term Running Goals:

The long-term goals are much easier--to stay healthy and happy! 

Personal:

Live in Broad Run, VA with my wife; work at US Geological Survey.  Baby cat running around to catch mice in our old house.

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Baby Poo 1 Lifetime Miles: 318.00
Baby Poo 2 Lifetime Miles: 323.00
Total Distance
111.50
Total Distance
4.00

Finally just about finished with holiday hooplah, and excited to get back into somewhat-serious training.  An easy 2-mile out-and-back tonight at ~7:40 pace.  Once I rid myself of the last 2 squatter friends I'll be able to catch up on sleep and put in some longer runs.  Can't wait!

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Total Distance
7.00

7 glorious miles on the WOD.  A beautiful evening, relaxed pace, no watch, smile from ear to ear.  This is why i keep doing this.

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0.00

30 mile road-ride.  Today the temperature got in the lower 60's here in DC, and I had to take advantage of it.  Took off with a couple friends cranked the afternoon away.  Will likely ride the bike to work tuesday if this weather pattern holds...

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6.00

noon: Approximately 6 (a bit more) on the WOD during lunch.  What a gorgeous day!  Lower 60's and sunny.  I had to pull the shirt about half-way through because i was sweating so bad.  Nice to get out during the workday, but i was really winded for some reason.  Not quite sure what to think of this--body may still be recovering a bit from 2 hours on the bike yesterday after several-month hiatus?  Regardless, a pleasure to run on a day like today.

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Total Distance
3.50

am: Biked 14 mi to work.  Beautiful morning for a ride!  Around 60 degrees and very few people on the trail, by virtue of it being January?? 

pm: Feisty little 3.5 mile run to the gym, followed by ~1 hour of upper body workout.

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0.00

14 mile bike ride home from work.  The weather remained beautiful, but threatens to return to "normal" january temperatures.  Glad I took full advantage of the January thaw!!

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7.00

noon: 3.65 mile out-and-back on the WOD in Reston.  I think i'm officially converted back to the noon-time runs, just like David and I used to do back in Logan.  So bright out, and i'm so alive and ready for action.  Felt great today keeping it between 7:30 and 8:00 pace.

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10.00

A lovely sunday afternoon run! I haven't been able to achieve the the mileage I've wanted for a couple weeks now on account of my blown out shoes and the ~2 week difference between expected and actual delivery date of my new pair. They arrived yesterday!! I celebrated with some extra miles.  It felt amazing today--fresh shoes, great weather, and hordes of happy, smiling people. I averaged a comfortable 7:50 pace and felt confident that i'll be ready for some speed workouts in the next week or so. At this point, i'm just hoping this weather holds out for a while...

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3.50

A relaxed 3.5 mile jog to my gym followed by ~60 min of light upper body lifting.  boo yeah.

 

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6.00

noon: 6 miles on the WOD near the USGS.  I went out right as a snowy cloud was coming overhead, and was out there for its climax.  Felt great to feel some winter air poking at my bare face and numbing my lips!  Finally a little seasonality.  The hamstrings are acting up and tightening up everytime I get out--very possibly due to pushing it a little harder than desired on sunday.  Kept a very mellow pace; around or slightly above 8:00.

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3.50

Extremely relaxed 3.5 mile run to the gym, followed by an hour of light upper body lifting.  After discussing hamstring tightness with Paul, I've decided to take it easy.  I plan to maintain my present fitness with moderate mileage at a slower pace, but I won't push anything until my legs are up for it.  Why must hangstrings be such a pain the butt?  What'd we ever do to them?

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I'm with Dave--no need to increase mileage by too much in a single week.  And since it was snowy/rainy yesterday and I wanted to make a huge batch of Chili, I took the day off.  Conditions will be better this weekend anyway (hopefully??)

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6.50

Just a touch more than 6.5 miles on the WOD west of Leesburg, VA.  Always nice to house/dogsit for someone closer to the country where a person can explore new trails (or portions of the same trail...)!  The hamstrings are feeling a wee bit better.  This was very much like an out-and-back run on the river trail in Logan; long gradual up followed by long gradual down (~8:10's on the way up, 7:30's down).  I was hoping to swim today (saturday), but apparently the Leesburg Y is closed on weekends.  So: to the trail with my butt again.  I'm already at the mileage I wanted for the week, so I'll probably just keep it very relaxed (no watch).

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Total Distance
9.50

Just a pinch over 9.5 miles on the same portion of the WOD again near Leesburg.  I'm happy to report a solid run with healthy hamstrings!  I averaged just over 8:00 pace, with one mile at 6:47.  I didn't think I could push it to this pace with my stupid legs, but they finally decided to submit to their master.

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Total Distance
6.50

I'm really starting to dig this section of the W&OD! Nice to go all up and then coast on down back to the house. Averaged ~7:45 pace today, with one 6:48 mile embedded in there somewhere. Hammies are still smiling, and so am I. Finally starting to feel a bit of fitness!

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Total Distance
3.50

A quickie 3.5 mile run to the gym followed by ~1 hour of upper body.  Upper body strength is now about where I want it to be, so it's time to stop increasing weight and increase numbers of reps. 

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Total Distance
6.00

3 mile out-and-back on Mr. WOD.  A gorgeous sunny 40 degree day, as predicted.  I was perfectly happy dolluping along at 8:00 pace.  Now I am sleepy and wanting a nap.

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Total Distance
4.00

2 mile out-and-back with 3 half-mile strides in the middle.  Felt very good to pick up the pace!  Looking forward to a few workouts over the next several weeks.

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0.00

A full day of hiking in the St. Mary's Wilderness south and west of Charlottesville, VA. 

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Total Distance
6.25

noon: Good ol' nooner run on the WOD. No weird aches or pains from hiking the other day, just felt plain ol' ready to go! No watch; ~7:45 miles.

pm: an hour at the gym. primarily upper body, but also did some inclined leg presses and hamstring curls (light)

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Total Distance
6.25

Noon: another solid nooner 6.25 miles. Great deay for a run! Drizzly and lower 50's...nice to come in soaked and happy! Pace ranged from 7:45 to 8:00.

The ticket is officially purchased for my Utah work/ski/run week. I could see some of you as early as March 2nd!

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Total Distance
6.25

Noon: Same out-and back. Hamstrings whispering threats of purgatory and hell. Starting to listen...kept to 8:00 miles. I think it's time to start an intense nightly icing and stretching regime. nip this thing in the butt.

pm: ~1 hour gym. maintaining upper body strength and increase core strength. Mostly upper body once again with a couple leg curls and quad exercises.

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Total Distance
6.25

noon: another sunny, chilly day. Perfect!!

half-mile strides today at 6:00 pace, 8:00-pace halves as rest. 49 min total.

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Total Distance
111.50
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