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Darlington Canoefest 5 Miler

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Location:

Madison,WI,USA

Member Since:

May 09, 2012

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

PRs:

Marathon -  2:45

Half: - 1:16

10k - 34:50

5k - 16:50

Short-Term Running Goals:

The goal is to continue to build consistency as I continue to build up mileage. I would like to build up to around 60-70 miles per week throughout this year while doing frequent shorter races (5k/10k) to continue to build speed and strength. 

Long-Term Running Goals:

My longterm goals are to break 2:30 in the Marathon and run sub 16 in the 5k. More to come.

I ran my 2:45 marathon with a highest weekly mileage of 51 miles.  I want to increase my mileage and give my training more of a commitment to reach my maximum potential.  

Personal:

My passions are for God, music and running.  I try to spend time in each every day. 

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Fri, Jun 08, 2012
Race: Darlington Canoefest 5 Miler (5 Miles) 00:29:09, Place overall: 3, Place in age division: 2
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
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87 degrees at start.   

Loose sand/gravel course which made the footing hard to manage.  I had to alter my stride to adjust.  My right hamstring was talking to me afterwards because of the loose footing.

I ran a good tactical race - Tyson Meihe (DIII - high school champ) took the lead early.  I was in a pack of five which moved through the early race. I lead a group of three for 2 miles when the two right behind me jumped out front. I held pace and kept contact. I reeled in the first guy. Hung with him until the 3 mile mark then surged ahead and reeled in the guy in 3rd. Stuck on his shoulder until 3/4mi to go then surged past and began to reel in the guy in second. he looked back and saw me coming, was starled with surprise then picked up his pace and held me off right before the line and beat me by a second.

Overall I'm happy with the tactics and had a decent time for the conditions (footing and heat)  

Brooks T7 Racer Miles: 7.00
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