| Location: chicago,IL, Member Since: Aug 06, 2008 Gender: Male Goal Type: Boston Qualifier Running Accomplishments: Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon 2008 - 2:02 Short-Term Running Goals: I am training for the NYC Marathon. I would like to finish in under 3:50. I am using the Hal Higdon Intermediate II training schedule. Long-Term Running Goals: Qualify for Boston 2010 Personal: I am 38 y/o andjust finishing up medical school. It is difficult to keep up with rigorous training schedules and med school...but I find it is one of the only ways for me to get some time to clear my head.
I dedicate all of my races to an elementary school in Zambia that my parents are helping to build. For this year, I found a corporate donor (via ebay) that is donating $9000 to the school. In exchange, I have offered to wear pajamas bearing their slogan while I train and race! (I know...its pretty crazy...but its all for a great cause) More info about me and my running can be found at MilesForMacha.com
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| | 9:42 overall pace. walked several times during final 3 miles...last mile was brutal for me
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9:02 overall pace miles 1 through 6 at 8:39 miles 7 & 8 at 10:26 - Had to walk a bit...ran out of steam.
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| | Today was not a speed day. I took the advice of a running friend. "start slow...finish strong" My overall pace today for the 17.02 miles was 9:40 I ran the first 13 miles at 10:00 Miles 14 & 15 at 9:30 Mile 16 at 8:30 Mile 17 at 8:10 I don't know if this is the best strategy for training, but I have to say it is a HUGE confidence boost to be able to run the entire session (did not walk at all) and finish with a little kick!
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| | Today was an interval day. overall pace was 8:43 1:30 cycle - jogged for 1 min 5 sec and then sprinted for 25 sec throughout the course of the run. I just wanted to say "Thanks" to everyone on this site. I am amazed at the friendly and encouraging environment. I have not had too much time to check out other sections of the site, but as I get time I will read more. Thanks again!
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| | Don't know my pace because I stopped to help a 68 year old man after a head on bike collisions. Had to wait for the ambulance to come for him. He is ok...but its always best not to take any chances, so I insisted he go to the hospital.
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| | 9:18 overall pace miles 1-10 at 9:28 mile 11 at 8:36 mile 12 at 8:18 wish I would have pushed a little harder in the beginning, but it was one of those morning where I felt like my feet were made of cinder blocks...took a few miles to get into it.
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Nike+ Human race 10K (6.25 Miles) 00:59:27 | | I ran this race with my girlfriend. Slow and steady pace. It was the first time she had run more than 5 miles...and she did it all without walking. Poorly organized race. 15,000 runners and the space for the start and finish was way too small. The course was a narrow bike path and they didn't spread out the start enough to make things flow smooth. I was just running it for fun with my girlfriend, so I didnt mind, but I know alot of people were very frustrated.
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