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Location:

Martha's Vineyard,ma,United States

Member Since:

Oct 19, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

P.R.'s 5k-18:18; 10k- 38:42; 1/2 Marathon- 1:29:16 Marathon- 3:13:42 Boston

Short-Term Running Goals:

18 minute 5k; sub 1:25 1/2 marathon; 3:10 Boston marathon; Stay healthy

Long-Term Running Goals:

Enjoy this sport for a long time!!!!

Personal:

I am a former runner who took the sport back up about 3 1/2 years ago. In the preceeding 20+ years I was a 2 pack a day smoker and the only excercise I recieved was summer softball. Needless to say; it was time for a change.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Reebok III Lifetime Miles: 247.65
Asics Cumulu 10-blue Lifetime Miles: 388.20
Asicscum10- Gold Lifetime Miles: 327.70
Fri, Feb 27, 2009
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.250.007.25

The running felt O.K. today. It was the feeling of wanting to get it over with that was bothering. I usualy love to be out there running but of late it's like- Let's get this over with. I suppose it's still the hang-over from my race. That's the biggest problem with these longer distances, it takes a while to recover mentaly. Looking forwards to a nice 5K.

Asics Cumulu 10-blue Miles: 7.25
Comments
From Eric Day on Sun, Mar 01, 2009 at 11:53:06 from 187.133.7.5

Paul, maybe you need a day off. 5k sounds like a good idea. Take it easy, do easy simple & enjoyable runs..hope that feeling brushes off.

From plumbcrazy on Sun, Mar 01, 2009 at 13:02:57 from 4.138.237.146

Thanks Eric. I think I'm experiencing the runners equivalent to post-partum depression. I get this after long races. I felt a lot better today. Maybe getting out and running with a partner helped. Again; Great job in your race. You realy ran a smart race. It's not easy to go out under control in your first long race. Very impressive.

From Eric Day on Sun, Mar 01, 2009 at 13:53:59 from 187.133.7.5

I was going to mention the partner idea, sometimes it helps to go with somebody in order to continue. Need the push.

Also, thanks for the cheers. Had a lot of good pointers from this blog. The race where I really want to do a good time will be in September. Will see how we are prepared for that by then.

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