Greg's Running Blog

November 21, 2008

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Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

5K 15:44 (2008 Summer Games);

10K 32:44 (2008 Summer Games);

1/2 Marathon 1:12:28 (2008 Fontana);

Marathon 2:41:57 (2008 St. George)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Improve marathon time significantly

Sub 2:40 St George

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 2:30 Marathon

Personal:

I have been married for 4 years and have a 10-month-old son.  I coach cross-country and track at Canyon View High School.

Miles:This week: 14.00 Month: 104.30 Year: 708.25
Total Distance
16.80

A.M. This was a workout that I was not looking forward to.  I hate doing track workouts by myself.  I decided to do some Yasso-like 800s.  I ran a warmup to the SUU track.  Then I did 8 x 800 with a lap jog in between each.  I had to stay mentally tough to not call it quits early.  I wanted to start out conservative and then go for it.  Here are my times.

 1) 2:55- Way to slow

2) 2:47- Getting there

3) 2:45- Still feeling strong

4) 2:41- Starting to feel it

5) 2:39- I am hurting now but my splits are right on 

6) 2:39- Want to quit, but convince myself to keep going

7) 2:37- Hurting bad now

8) 2:35- Gave it all I had left

Then I did a cool down back home.  All in all I am happy with the workout.  I was happy to have decreasing splits the whole way. 

 

P.M. Ran easy 5.8 with the boys this afternoon.  They were recovering from the race last night and me from this morning.  Just under 8:00. 

Comments
From dave holt on Aug 28, 2008 at 13:14:24

Solid workout, nice job. Getting out on the track is never easy - especially by yourself.

From Dustin on Aug 28, 2008 at 15:09:23

Nice workout, I've enjoyed doing Yasso 800s in the past. Good luck with your St. George goal. I'm also shooting for a sub 2:40 if I can get over some nagging injuries.

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