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Member Since:

Feb 14, 2012

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

2003

Ogden - 3:39
St. George - 3:22

2004

Boston - 4:30
Bryce Canyon 1/2 - 1:37

2007

St. George 1/2 - 1:34

2008

Salt Lake - 3:29

2010

St. George 1/2 - 1:25
OC Marathon - 2:56:16
TOU - 2:59:49

2011

OC Marathon - 3:00:50
TOU 1/2 - 1:22:28
TOU - 3:01
Spudman Triathlon - 2:17:05

2012

OC Marathon - 2:53:13

Short-Term Running Goals:

Summer marathon? Fall marathon?

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run until I can't anymore.

Personal:

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Wed, Apr 25, 2012

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.00	0.00	6.00	0.00	12.00

12 miles. Hollow Road tempo. 1 mile warm-up then, 2 x 3 miles with 1 mile jog in between. Splits: 6:14, 6:22, 6:21 & 6:16, 6:22, 6:07. Originally planned on more miles in the tempo but was pretty worn-out after riding for 2.5 hours yesterday. Now I'm worried I should have slowed it down today and made it longer so it was more marathon specific. Hopefully there was some training benefit, I'm just not convinced my fitness is where it needs to be.

Off to get a deep-tissue massage now and I think I'm more nervous for that than the marathon!

Weight: 0.00	Calories: 0.00

Comments

From Andrea on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 13:58:46 from 72.37.171.52

Look back on the last 6 weeks of your training. First off, you have a strong mileage base. Go over all the workouts you've done - they don't lie! You're in great shape. I think the most important thing for the next few weeks is building your confidence and believing in your training!!

2 x 3 miles is a great marathon workout and provides the perfect stimulus to your body.

From Jake K on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 14:18:55 from 155.100.226.54

+1 on what Andrea said. You've had consistent mileage, excellent workouts - both from a speed and strength perspective... and you are doing workouts like this at altitude... finishing strong w/ a 6:07 is a great sign... there was a lot more than just "some" training benefit in that one! :-)

You're doing great - be confident in yourself - the workouts don't lie - you are fit and ready to roll!

From Maika on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 16:26:49 from 67.137.244.158

Thanks Andrea and Jake! I appreciate your reminders. This training cycle has just felt a little rushed so I just hope I have the base to back it up. Plus I have a history of being over-confident in races, which always results in a poor performance!

From Jake K on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 16:28:44 from 155.100.226.54

No amount of great training can make up for going out too hard. Just run smart and don't do anything silly in the first 10 miles... and then trust your fitness!

OC is like a week and a half away, right?

From Maika on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 16:37:36 from 67.137.244.158

Great advice Jake! I worry about that part of the race more than anything. Not even sure what a smart pace is for me right now.

Yes, OC is on May 6th.

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