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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…

September 5, 2009

[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…

September 2, 2009

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…

September 2, 2009