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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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    Yeah the Cox Providence marathon and half is the first weekend in May I believe. Today's weather sure puts a damper on the outdoor runs. :D
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    I would definitely not wear the long sleeves. That sounds like perfect singlet (tank top) weather. I am jealous. That said, supposed to be 38 degrees at 7am tomorrow and wed! woo hoo! I'll find time for an outdoor run before visiting the polls.
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    Ran Salisbury today, did the 10k in 38:24ish (not sure what the official time is - I didn't stick around). It was a cold, windy day. I haven't raced in a while so I wasn't expecting much (haven't even really been doing any VO2max workouts - maybe a tempo here and there) so I was pleased with...
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    To all of you near seacoast NH.northern Mass, looks like they are starting a new series. It begins with the Hangover classic in Salisbury on 1/1 winter series
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    Get a "fuel belt" or some type of water bottle to carry with you. The best advice is to drink when you are thirsty. No need to stop for 90 sec, just pull it out and take a sip when thirst hits. Personally, I don't see the need for a gel on a half marathon. I only use them on runs of over 20...
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