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Location:

Midvale,Ut,

Member Since:

Jul 15, 2011

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

I have lost 90 pounds. This more than any thing else is my greatest accomplishment. After my collegiate running career I sadly stopped running and kept eating all the way to 265 pounds. After a lot of soul-searching and even more running I am now 175, the same weight I was in college.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Keep running. I simply run for greater health. I enjoy the struggle for self improvement.

Long-Term Running Goals:

I would like to amass enough race t-shirts to make blankets for every bed in the house, as well as finally run a marathon. (Oct 15th SoJo Marathon)

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Nike Free Lifetime Miles:						341.34
Jogging Stroller Lifetime Miles:						71.46
Mizuno Raceing Flats Lifetime Miles:						32.20

Mon, Sep 26, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.28	0.00	0.00	2.75	7.03

11 x 400m w/60sec rest

2.00 mile warmup

Time
Avg HR
Peak HR
Rest HR
1-1:10.9
148 173 145
2-1:11.4
159 178 152
3-1:11.2
163 182 159
4-1:11.0
166 184 161
5-1:11.7
166 185 162
6-1:12.0
168 186 162
7-1:12.9
166 184 164
8-1:12.3
168 185 166
9-1:11.0
171 187 167
10-1:12.0
171 185 167
11-1:13.3
171 184 163

I was hoping to get 12 done but I stopped after nearly puking on number 11. I would have liked to see more of a negative split to the workout, but I think I got a little excited at the beginning and went out just a bit too fast. However, I did bring my average time down form 1:15.6 on August 3rd to 1:11.7 today. When I compared the HR form Aug 3rd I noticed that some of the gains are due to increased fitness and some of it is due to just working harder today.

Nike Free Miles: 4.28

Comments

From ACorn on Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 23:38:46 from 24.2.76.146

Very solid! You're looking strong

From Kurt on Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 23:42:07 from 174.52.144.102

Thanks ACorn, I hope the finishing clock at the marathon agrees with you.

From Burt on Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 00:05:38 from 72.223.91.148

Great job Kurt.

From Rob on Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 12:53:59 from 206.71.84.68

I went you your site and thought it was mine cause of the table.

Nice job, I hit puke zone at a much lower HR.

From Amy Jo on Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 14:58:58 from 68.41.252.191

Thanks for the encouragement on my blog...You are my hero! I have about 50 pounds to lose and am really hoping that running will be the key for me. What advice would you give to a beginner? I can go about 2 miles straight but am very slow. Should I work on distance or speed first?

From Kurt on Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 23:55:21 from 174.52.144.102

Thanks Burt.

Rob- I got the idea of using the table from your blog. I don’t usually let the scripts on the site run. But I thought I would really like to start using the tables, so I’m going to have to get used to the different U.I.

Amy Jo

I shouldn’t be anyones hero, I’m just a guy that loves running.

I think the key to long term success with running is consistency. I’m sure you know, somedays you just won’t feel like getting out there. Almost everyday I feel tired and rundown at the end of the day when it is time for me to go running. But, once I get out there I feel energetic and alive. It is a little odd that burning 1000 calories gives me more energy.

The next thing you need to do is make sure you are having fun. If you love it you will keep doing it. I like to do things to keep me engaged in the run without thinking about the run. I will look at the eyes of all the people in the cars and put words in there mouth. Or on a long run I’ll pretend that I am chasing a deer down to feed my village. On speed work sometimes I’ll save the world 007 style. Just have fun.

After you are having fun, I would work on building up some miles. Put a race on the calendar as a goal. This is alway a carrot day for me. I love racing. It will focus your training like nothing else. When you are comfortable, feel free to build in some interval training. There are a lot of articles online the suggest that interval training will help you lose weight faster than steady state running will.

Just pay attention to what your body is telling you. You will probably want to do too much at first. This is the fastest way to get injured, discouraged and then stop.

This advise is probably worth what you pay for it, but I hope it helps. I wish you luck.

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