JohnK

May 21, 2024

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Location:

Athens,GA,USA

Member Since:

Oct 01, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

2:51.13 marathon PR (Drake Relays, 1983) 2:59.12 masters best (Snickers Marathon, Albany, GA, 2008) Other PRs: mile 4:42, 3,000m 9:30, 5K 16:30, 10K 34:31, 20K 1:12.27, half-marathon 1:18.57

Short-Term Running Goals:

~2:57 marathon in '08 (missed by 2:00 with a 2:59.12, but I'll take it)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub-3:00 marathon at age 50 (2010) and possibly a sub-2:57.15 (Georgia state 50-54 age division record) that year; continue enjoying running for another 50 years from that point!

Personal:

Born in Iowa, I now live in Athens, Georgia and have been married to Amy for 17 years. We have two children: Emma age 13, William age 12
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Sun, May 04, 2008
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.506.006.500.0016.00

16 miles, first 2 easy then 20K on UGA track in 1:22.15. Started relaxed with first 1600 at MP then gradually dropped the pace. Went 6:51, 6:48, 6:43, 6:38, 6:36, 6:32, 6:27, 6:25, 6:23, 6:30, 6:37, 6:33 + 3:12. (So I slowed a bit after 14,400). 5Ks were 21:12, 20:32, 20:04, 20:27. The sun popped out at about 12K and it warmed up, so had that not happened I'd have run a bit faster the final 5K. Still, a good effort.

Comments
From wheakory on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 20:58:04

Nice run. Very good consistent splits. This should make you feel confident in your upcoming races

From MichelleL on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 14:34:29

Great workout, but why on the track? I think all the laps can cause injuries. You seem to really like the track :)

From JohnK on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 14:42:59

I just like the track because you always know the distances are accurate and I find I can push myself a little more. I hear you on the injury potential though -- not a good idea to go around and around (and around!) too often.

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