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Biggest week ever (Read 588 times)
MandyS
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posted: 2/24/2008 at 2:40 AM
I know its a very small distance compared to some of you but this week for the first time I ran more than 60km. In fact I ran 61.9km (38.7miles). The training program I've written to get me to a half marathon maxes out at 65km (40.6miles) and finally I know I'm going to be able to do it Smile
2008 targets: 5k - 21mins (22.29 21.55), 10k - 45mins (49.38 48.12 47.19), HM - 1hr45 (1.50.08 1.44.10)
"It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves" - Sir Edmund Hillary
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formerly RacingThoughts
posted: 2/24/2008 at 3:25 AM
modified: 2/24/2008 at 3:25 AM
Nice job. I recently ran a new high weekly mileage (only 25 Tongue) too, but haven't repeated it yet. Keep it up!
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October 5...Freak Out!
posted: 2/24/2008 at 3:33 AM
Wow, you are gonna rock that race--there are peeps who do full marathons on mileage like that! Nice work, Mandy.

Smile
Kirsten

Ladies Locker Room

.: 2008 Goals :.
Get down to 123#s and STAY there!
• Run 1500 miles
• October 5 - 1st marathon - Milwaukee Lakefront - in my home state of WI
• PRs: 5k ~ 15k ~ 25k
MandyS
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posted: 2/24/2008 at 3:54 AM
thanks kirsten - i sure hope so. i averaged 38k a week for the 8 weeks up to my last half - this one i'll be averaging 60km a week for those 8 weeks.

well done on your increased mileage too dustin - looks like it paid off for you - nice job on the new 5k PR!
2008 targets: 5k - 21mins (22.29 21.55), 10k - 45mins (49.38 48.12 47.19), HM - 1hr45 (1.50.08 1.44.10)
"It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves" - Sir Edmund Hillary
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Resonate
posted: 2/24/2008 at 4:23 AM
Quote from MandyS on 2/24/2008 at 3:54 AM:
thanks kirsten - i sure hope so. i averaged 38k a week for the 8 weeks up to my last half - this one i'll be averaging 60km a week for those 8 weeks.

well done on your increased mileage too dustin - looks like it paid off for you - nice job on the new 5k PR!


Awesome job, Mandy! All those miles will help translate that 5K speed you worked on last year into a nice big PR for you in the HM.
Mike | Current Training Plan

Out near the edge where life is in full color.
Mizzou-rah Tigers!
posted: 2/24/2008 at 5:53 PM
Awesome week Mandy!! You're going to rock your race!!
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No one's nemesis
posted: 2/24/2008 at 9:52 PM
Well done, Mandy! There's no substitute for preparation, other than luck, but I don't think you'll find a lot of that in a race. Keep it up!
Rick
"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa
"I wanna go fast." Ricky Bobby
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posted: 2/24/2008 at 10:39 PM
Good job, Mandy! I would love to get there some day, but it will take awhile!
Maine Coast HM, September 21
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AtmBomb of Contemplation
posted: 2/26/2008 at 5:23 PM
Quote from MandyS on 2/24/2008 at 2:40 AM:
and finally I know I'm going to be able to do it Smile


That is good stuff right there! The mental aspect of this sport is so overlooked. I have had my mind drag my body across many a finish line!

Way to go Mandy! Woot!

Lynn B
"I run in the path of your commands for you have set my heart free." Ps 119:32
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mmm... monkey brains
posted: 2/26/2008 at 5:53 PM
Nice job, Mandy. Keep up the great work!
Drew

Road to the Monkey


Just run, baby.

Your hide will make a fine poncho.
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i can has marathawn?
posted: 2/26/2008 at 6:48 PM
Quote from zoom-zoom on 2/24/2008 at 3:33 AM:
Wow, you are gonna rock that race--there are peeps who do full marathons on mileage like that!


Yup, I ran a full and I don't think I've ever covered 38.7 miles in a week. I agree with Zoomie you're gonna rock your half!
Ed
Bib #10 at the Tuesday night Good Times 5K series in Lowell, MA (so sad it's over, mark your calendar for opening night on 4/2/09)

2008 goal: HTFU and BQ at BayState Marathon

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Got The Life
posted: 2/26/2008 at 10:56 PM
Good work....shows dedication. Outstanding. If running was easy everyone would do it, but very few actually do. Cool
The Gaijin Samurai. a.k.a The attorney dissin' attorney. Read and Listen
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posted: 2/29/2008 at 8:18 PM
Nicely done! And your log shows you are consistently keeping up good mileage, so you must be feeling confident of running a good race.
My guess is your 1:45 goal is in the bag!
Simon.
MandyS
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posted: 3/1/2008 at 10:42 PM
thanks everyone. this week was another "biggest ever" even if only by a tiny bit more than last week. 63.2km (39.5miles).

thanks for the vote of confidence simon - i really hope so!
2008 targets: 5k - 21mins (22.29 21.55), 10k - 45mins (49.38 48.12 47.19), HM - 1hr45 (1.50.08 1.44.10)
"It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves" - Sir Edmund Hillary
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