Thursday, August 19, 2010

starting to run more . . .

The past few weeks I've been doing the Tues/ Thurs runs with my brother and one of the Mason superintendents. They are training to do a fast half at Columbus (if they run a half marathon at 6:20/ mi pace that qualifies them for the New York full marathon . . . go figure). Anyways, the work outs are track/ speed on Tuesday and usually a 5+ miler Thursday with a longer run on the weekend.
Tuesday we all completed the following:
1x1 mile: 5:32
1x2 mile: 12:00
2x800 meter: 2:38
That's much faster than I was ever able to do in HS XC.
Thursday I ran on a nearby trail 1.1 mile loop. Here are my laps (I did 5 laps with enough time in the middle to catch my breath, etc):
1) 7:43
2) 7:33
3) 8:21
4) 8:15
5)8:08
I'm still splitting time between running and cycling for my endurance workouts but I'm merging into more running now so I can get accustomed to the training for the marathon.
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  1. SpencerAugust 22, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    Minner, your times are inspiring... and make me feel a little like a slug. Keep up the work.

    I would say maybe I will see your brother at the Columbus Half... but I figure by the time I start the race he will be close to finishing it. 6:20 pace... that is ridiculous.

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