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Portland,OR,

Member Since:

Nov 02, 2005

Gender:

Male

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Running Accomplishments:

5K: 15:41-Portland Track Festival 2010

10K: 31:34-Linfield College (Track) 2012

10 Mile: 51:57-Pear Blossom 2009

1/2 Marathon: 1:10:42-Foot Traffic Flat 2010

Marathon: 2:29:35-Newport 2013

50K: 3:48:06-Weiser River 50K 2021

Short-Term Running Goals:

Next Race:

12-hour race, sometime in 2021

100 mile race, sometime...

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 1:10 Half Marathon

Sub 2:30 Marathon

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Race: GP Time Trial (3.1 Miles) 00:15:43
Total Distance
20.00

There was a 5k in Rogue River this morning.  The plan was to race but for a number of reasons, decided on a last minute change of plans.  I ran 13 miles for a warm up around the middle school, behind Fred Meyer and in front of Wal Mart to eventually end at the HS track.  I wanted to hit a solid tempo and figured a sub-16 would be good given the long-ish warm up and solo race.  Last time I did this I ran a 16:19 and I feel like I'm in much better shape this go around.  Maybe it's lame to count this as a race report--I figured the only difference was I didn't pay the $15 entry fee and I know that this was an accurate course length.

First mile in 5:00 flat with each quarter at exactly 75 seconds each.  The effort didn't feel too tough but by 6 laps I was looking forward to being done. :)  Second mile in 5:01.  Again, all laps at 75 seconds except the first (fifth lap total) which was 76.  I stopped looking at my watch as I fell apart on the last mile.  I didn't want to get too discouraged as I could feel the pace slowing but couldn't do anything about it.  Third mile in 5:06.  Decent finish in 35 seconds for a 15:43 total.  VERY pleased with the 'race' given that my PR is 15:40 and it was ran among tough competition at Lewis and Clark college in Portland in 2010.

Jogged a slow cool down of 4 miles back to my house and drank a big cup of chocolate milk and other breakfast items.  Pretty pumped for the race in 2 weeks at Willamette University.  I was planning on the 10k but after today, maybe I'll reconsider and run the 5k instead.  Either way, I'm looking to run a PR on a legit course. 

Adidas Mana (Blue) Miles: 20.00
Comments
From Jake K on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 14:04:41 from 67.177.21.60

Nice race! I think you've definitely got a 5K PR in store in a couple weeks. Good pacing on the first two miles - very consistent effort. That last mile will come together for you - it'll be under 5 next time around.

From Little Bad Legs on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 14:13:52 from 68.186.75.3

Jake- I want to go faster. Haha. :) Don't we all? But seriously, Sometimes it feels like there's a wall at the 5 minute mark. Any thoughts on how to get in the 4:5# range?

From Jake K on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 14:19:23 from 67.177.21.60

I'm sort of in the same boat - 5:00 pace feels fine, but beyond that it gets tougher. I think the key is to really hit the longer reps (600-1000m) in that 4:45-4:55 / mi pace range.

From Seth on Thu, Mar 01, 2012 at 17:49:37 from 70.1.176.147

Rippin fast man, looks like your weekly mileage is staying consistently high as well. I'm stoked to seewhat you do this year!

From Little Bad Legs on Sun, Mar 04, 2012 at 21:44:47 from 68.186.75.3

Thanks Seth. I'm hoping this year turns out to be a good one. It's starting off on the right foot.

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