Quacky

Philadelphia Marathon

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Member Since:

Nov 25, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

I have ran 8 Marathons including the Rome Italy marathon twice, Disney, and Philadelphia..My Pr is 3:36:58

Short-Term Running Goals:

I would love to Qualify for Boston and need a time of 3:30

Long-Term Running Goals:

100 Marathons and run Boston at least once.

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Totals
Total Distance
102.95
Sun, Nov 21, 2010
Race: Philadelphia Marathon (26.2 Miles) 04:17:30
Total Distance
26.20

Terrible run but just wanted to make it through ...had leg surgery to have veins removed 6 weeks prior.

Comments
From Burt on Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 13:59:37 from 72.223.84.236

Nice job on the marathon. Even if it was slower than you'd hoped for, it's still a marathon. Keep up the good work!

From Quacky on Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 19:35:44 from 72.224.48.135

Thanks Burt,

Yes a bit slower I am normally in the 3:35 to 3:45 range but had two Blood clots (superficial) removed from my calf along with vericose veins 6 weeks ago....27 incisions(: and trying to ramp the training hurt my achilles so I justwanted to get through it as it was my 5th this year and heading to disney for the goofy challenge in early January...

Thanks for the support and I will add you to my bloggers list if I figure out how::))

Tom

From Burt on Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 00:03:33 from 72.223.84.236

That Goofy challenge is on my Bucket List.

Thu, Nov 25, 2010
Total Distance
7.00

Fri, Nov 26, 2010
Total Distance
5.00

Used the Eliptical for a steady 10 mile workout ...circuit trained ..and then did some speed work in the pool.....Maybe an afternoon run:)

 

Ok so I did run 5 this afternoon but just easy......

Comments
From Colby Park on Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 13:41:50 from 77.42.98.178

Tom,

Looks like you are getting the website down just fine. I have been using the site for about two years and love it! It gives me a sense of accountability...maybe I am less disciplined than others and need a website to do it, but whatever works right?

I appreciate your comments about Rome. I would love to know anything and everything about the course. Can you remember how much was on cobblestone? No significant hills? Anyway, I appreciate your help and look forward to seeing your posts!

-Colby

From Kevin-Miler turned Marathoner on Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 05:41:52 from 98.140.204.40

SOunds like a great exercise day!

From Quacky on Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 19:30:07 from 72.224.48.135

Hi Kevin,

I am new to this and figuring out this site....It looks like a great place for runners to share ideas as well as accomplishments and Horror stories::O)))

tom

From Kevin-Miler turned Marathoner on Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 20:04:41 from 98.140.204.40

Tom--You are right about being a great place to share and get feedback on all kinds of stories. I imagine based on my past six months that I may have some overuse injury stories to share in the next year as I aim for a Boston qualifying time. I want to push but stay healthy. Hard balance for me to achieve.

From Quacky on Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 22:36:37 from 72.224.48.135

Hi Kevin,

I like this site but have trouble navigating....I am trying to add you as a blogger but with no luck...I added one person fine but cant get you on there...Anyway My injuries in regards to blood clots and veins are not overuse...my achilles problem was only because I tried to add some quick long runs in before philly... I have found that crosstraining helps because I used to injure often...I now as a member of a brand new YMCA use the Eliptical, bike , and alot of swimming and some weight training but mostly light and circuit type not heavy free weights....

It also helps control my weight and keep me between 180- 190...I am now trying to focus on more speed work (yasso 800's) and cross training rather than just long runs.... I will qualify just needs to be the right race.....training...weather etc...

tom

From Kevin-Miler turned Marathoner on Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 06:44:33 from 98.140.204.40

Looks like a "return" between each blog name may work.

My weight has not been an issue since I started running again (I am 160-165). My overuse injuries have included iliotibial band, etc. I am making a conscious effort to try to mix in more cross training as I get ready for "Baltimore Round 2" (in other words the Baltimore marathon this fal). I ran the Philly Rock n Roll ING Half last September and will probably avoid that this coming year. I love the sped work but find that a lot of things act up if I push too much speed work too quickly. I suppose there is no surprise there but the key for me is to figure out how to go faster without injury.

Sat, Nov 27, 2010
Total Distance
11.75

slow and easy today ......

Comments
From allie on Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 14:29:37 from 174.23.238.75

that's some solid mileage after your recent marathon. great work.

From Quacky on Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 15:15:58 from 72.224.48.135

Yes...well trying to stay on top of things as I am running the Goofy at Disney in early January....trying to build some speeds back up and eventually qualify for Boston... You have some great Marathon Times Congrats!!!!!I am new to this so I am still learning alot about myself it seems I can run forever but really need to figure out how to get faster in doing that...I bet you got some great tips for me:::)))

regards,

Tom

Mon, Nov 29, 2010
Total Distance
0.00

Cross Training 5:30 am - 7:30 am 

 

Biking ...eliptical...swimming...........felt good

Comments
From nevels on Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 20:30:32 from 64.134.180.194

solid morning.

Tue, Nov 30, 2010
Total Distance
5.00

5 fasttttttt miles...well lets clarify this...fast for me

Comments
From Kevin-Miler turned Marathoner on Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 09:24:10 from 162.129.44.19

GReat day for running here. Have a good one!

From allie on Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 22:02:25 from 174.23.238.75

nice job on the fast miles!

From nevels on Wed, Dec 01, 2010 at 14:06:39 from 155.74.2.253

fast is fun...

From Burt on Wed, Dec 01, 2010 at 16:10:02 from 206.19.214.144

Fast for you is probably super fast for me and slow for allie :)

From nevels on Thu, Dec 02, 2010 at 10:57:54 from 155.74.2.253

true; i would come over there to run with y'all sometime, but i'm scared allie would make fun of me when she saw how slow i actually am.

Thu, Dec 02, 2010
Total Distance
5.00

Fri, Dec 03, 2010
Total Distance
5.00

Sun, Dec 05, 2010
Total Distance
7.00

Fri, Dec 10, 2010
Total Distance
7.00

Sat, Dec 11, 2010
Total Distance
10.00

Sun, Dec 12, 2010
Total Distance
14.00

Long and hard today.... ice covered roads and chilled temps made me enjoy the coffee even more when I got home.

Comments
From allie on Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 21:44:45 from 174.23.238.75

nice miles in the cold weather.

From Burt on Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 22:01:56 from 72.223.84.236

Oh darn it. Now allie is your number one favorite. Well, it was a good ride.

From allie on Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 22:03:37 from 174.23.238.75

ha! you could change your name to alburt...

From nevels on Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 09:36:56 from 155.74.2.253

let's face it burt, allie is a lot of people's number 1 favorite. all we can do is sit back and wish that we were that cool...

(keep up the good work, quacky; long runs in cold weather are good physical and mental training...)

Totals
Total Distance
102.95
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