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I ran 15 miles at sub-9 pace the hard way #running #twit2fit
(and on the treadmill at 11pm) I decided that I’d do a progressive workout, starting @ 6.0 mph (10’00”) and going to 7.4 mph (8’06”?), by 0.1 mph increments per mile. I have the speed to run 6’30” intervals, but I’m still hesitant to push for a sub-9 pace long run. I started off in…
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[I Will] Because I “can’t”–qualifying for Boston #twit2fit
We all do things because we’re supposed to be able to, because we were “born to do it.” I know a lot of runners who were accomplished cross-country runners in high school who have failed in their attempts to qualify for the Boston marathon. Some of them fell out of shape over the college and…
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Tempo run 8.04 miles in 65 minutes (8’06” pace)
I run my tempo and intervals on the treadmill (especially as opposed to running in the dark during rush hour). It’s not optimal for training I guess, but I’d rather run the treadmill than miss another tempo or interval week. Mile point – speed (pace) 1% incline 0 – 6.2 mph (9’41”) 1 – 8.1…