KC's Journey to Boston Marathon 2009

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Location:

Northbridge,MA,USA

Member Since:

Apr 22, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

2009 Boston Marathon: 4:00:38

Short-Term Running Goals:

2009 Baystate Half Marathon "Boston Qualifier". (Oct 2009)

2010 Boston Marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Only minor injuries so I can run until my last breath.

Personal:

Married

2 year old Daughter and 6 month old Son.

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to Ukraine's Armed Forces

Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Wed, Apr 23, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
3.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	3.50

6:30 - 7:00 AM Another Great Morning Run!!! Weather conditions were perfect, bright sunny skies with a temp around 50 degrees.

Ran 3.5 miles at 8.57 clip. I continue to tire and walk a little more than I want to. I think I hold back because I am nervous about injuring myself. I have never had a serious injury but it's always a major concern of mine. After reading top ten running mistakes I know that I should be working on building my distance up before working on my speed.

I am also having a hard time getting into the zone...I find this has to do with my breathing being all over the place and having no cadence to my runs because I have to walk sometimes. I am hoping with time and more miles I can find the zone.

Night Sleep Time: 7.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 7.00	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Sasha Pachev on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 14:14:03

Welcome to the blog! What is it exactly that makes you want to walk? Muscle/joint pain, out of breath, heavy legs?

In any case, do not force the pace especially if it makes you run less. 10:00 is good. 11:00 is good as well.

From wildbull on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 14:29:40

welcome to the blog! just keep it slow and easy. your body will tell you when your ready to pick up the pace.

From KC on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 14:44:29

Hey Sasha, The walking occurs because my legs get heavy, and I am having a hard time focusing "getting in the zone". I know that I will get better with more training. thanks for the follow up:)

From Sasha Pachev on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 17:57:06

You are probably running too fast. Try running a lot slower than what you think you should. Go for distance, not speed. The speed will eventually come. In truth, the speed is already there, but the endurance is not, and the endurance is developed more by going long than my going fast.

From Walter on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 23:06:03

Welcome to the blog, if I didnt have the crowd in boston pushing me, I probably would have dropped out this year. You are insipiring people! Thats why your local athletes do so well you push them to the max! Go Sox, Go Celtics, Go Bruins!

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