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    Just ran the Market Square Day 10k in Portsmouth in 38:11 this past weekend. Slower than last year, but still respectable. Still battling nagging injuries which is slowing me down a bit. I'm increasing my mileage though, going to try 55 this week, put in 51 last...
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    I had the same result for my Sunday long run. 13 miles and I was gassed at mile 7. I started at 7:15 and figured that was early enough, but no luck. Tomorrow is official day 1 of my 18 week Pfitzinger 70 mpw marathon program. The goal is Hartford on October 11. I hope my plantar fascia...
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    gmaps pedometer web site is another great site for simply measuring distances.
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    About 3 years ago when I started tracking such things, they were on the 200 series for the garmins I believe, and that thing was like a supercomputer on your arm. Thus, I went with the Timex Ironman with the armband that you reference. This new 405 looks great though, and I'm considering...
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    Thanks, that is really helpful and seems right on. It's frustrating because for a while when running ina stability show I was putting strain on my left knee, causing patella femoral syndrome (the classic runners knee). so I switched to a cushioning shoe and now I end up with this. Starting to...
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    Sweet times, I am heading out for some intervals tomorrow, likely 800s. Temps are supposed to be 10 degrees cooler so that's good. Anyone ever deal with heel pain? I am suffering from it on both feet. Hadn't had it in 4 years of running, now its hard to even walk or stand. I of course power...
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    Gel, gatorade especially - both good ideas. First time I ran Boston someone told me to bring some TUMS - I guess the Calcium is useful if you get a serious cramp. Lucky I had em, as I chewed a couple and the cramps went away. Scientifically, I guess it makes sense because your muscles need...
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    Will any SoSHers be at the North Shore 30k (and 10.5k) this weekend? It's a new course this year, with a new home base. I signed up a while ago as a Boston tuneup but I have since decided to skip Boston this year (due to ongoing leg pain as well as family commitments). I considered dropping...
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    I try to not use Advil(ibuprofen) regularly. It is an NSAID and they have all those warnings now when you run big marathons about NOT taking NSAIDs - kidney issues I believe. That said in this current state I have gone to it a few times, and it does help. I generally don't think to just take...
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    Here's my 14 weeks before Columbus 65, 55, 69, 56, 48*, 56, 70, 55.5, 70, 60, 66.5, 43.1**, 36, 24 + 26.2 (** = applefest half was run here, not at a usual half pace, * = shorter mileage due to a 10k and a 5k both being run this week) The 40ish average I quoted is more like a yearlong avg...
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    Hmmm, I'd call it more of a 'grab' but the term 'knot' is also something I'd use for it.
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    Well you answered my question fully. The MOST I have ever logged in a week is 70 miles, with my average for 07 being more in the 40 range. A lot of it is schedule dependent. I look at my 60 mile weeks and I was busy most of those days. I'll be the first to admit I do not do enough VO2 max...
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    Thanks for your responses. I'd say the pain is actually more in the upper calf today. Definitely not the classic overuse "runners knee" which I have endured in the past (and generally can run through). No, this is a grabbing pain, the level of which varies, and seems to get worse the day...
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    Injury alert! So, since running the Derry 16 miler last weekend, I developed a pain behind my left knee. (Side story - I believe the cause to be my Brooks adrenalines - for years I needed a stability shoe and the adrenalines were great, but in the last year, I noticed mild pain in my left...
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    Other free beer races (both in my neck of the woods): Red Hook 5k (Memorial day weekend) in Portsmouth - one free beer per person (boo) Saunders Rye Harbor 10k (Rye,NH) usually a Thursday night in August - unlimited free beer - its simply amazing. They have a BEER TRUCK at this thing. Bring...
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