Maria's Running Blog

October 2008

Asics Gel-2130 Women

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Location:

London,UK

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

Collegiate: 100m - 13.2 (1985) 200m - 27.0 (indoors, 1989) 400m - 62.3 (indoors, 1989) Post-Collegiate: 5K - 21:37 (1998) 5mi - 35:15 (1998) 10K - 45:04 (1998) 15K - 1:11:36 (2006) 20K - 1:35:34 (2006) Half - 1:42:03 (2007) Marathon - 3:37:04 (Cal International, 2000)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Rebuild my fitness after a bout of PE (pulmonary embolism). Get my weekly mileage in the 35-40 range.

Long-Term Running Goals:

My ultimate goal in running is to come as close to my potential as possible given complete lack of talent. It would be fantastic to break 3hrs in the marathon, but I don't know whether this is possible. My age is going to become a factor very soon, if not already. All I can do is try, train hard and smart, and hope for the best.

Personal:

I was born in Moscow, Russia in '68, where I started running sprint events in '83. I moved to the US (NYC area) in '91 and didn't run again till '96 when I discovered road racing scene. I was hooked after my first 5K race. I had another break in running from '01-'04 and decided to seriously get back into it in August of '05. I'm married and have 14 year old daughter. I have moved to London in August '06, will probably stay here for a few years.

Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Asics Gel Nimbus 9 Lifetime Miles:						293.30
Mizuno Wave Rider 9 (3) Lifetime Miles:						296.83
Adidas Supernova Cushion (2) Lifetime Miles:						293.25
Asics DS Trainer XI Lifetime Miles:						134.68
Saucony Fastwitch Endurance Lifetime Miles:						120.98

Totals

Easy Miles Marathon Pace Miles Threshold Miles VO2 Max Miles Trainer 1 Miles Trainer 2 Miles Racer Miles Total Distance

13.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.60

Asics Gel Nimbus 9 Miles: 9.30

Sat, Oct 18, 2008
Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
4.30	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.30
Starting back again after another 3 week break due to business trip to Germany. I went for an easy 4 miler and felt as good as can be expected. I was slow, but not slower than I thought I would be. I will try to go to some cross country races this fall and winter, to help me with motivation. I was actually supposed to run 10 mile race tomorrow and was registered and got my number in the mail, but had to last month when it was clear that I will have to take Lisa to a swimming meet both today and tomorrow. Total time: 39:43 (9:14 pace) Asics Nimbus 9 - 275 mi.
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Wed, Oct 22, 2008

Easy Miles Marathon Pace Miles Threshold Miles VO2 Max Miles Trainer 1 Miles Trainer 2 Miles Racer Miles Total Distance

4.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.30

Easy 4 miler, nothing special. Felt a little heavy and got some weird pain behind my left knee. Probably some ligament in the hamstring.

Total time: 39:57 (9:17 pace).

Asics Gel Nimbus 9 Miles: 4.30

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Sun, Oct 26, 2008

Easy Miles Marathon Pace Miles Threshold Miles VO2 Max Miles Trainer 1 Miles Trainer 2 Miles Racer Miles Total Distance

5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.00

Went a little longer today. It was wet, but the rain stopped by the time I got out. Perfect running temperature, around 50F. Felt pretty good!

Total time; 46:28 (9:17 pace).

Asics Gel Nimbus 9 Miles: 5.00

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Totals

Easy Miles Marathon Pace Miles Threshold Miles VO2 Max Miles Trainer 1 Miles Trainer 2 Miles Racer Miles Total Distance

13.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.60

Asics Gel Nimbus 9 Miles: 9.30