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21 Weeks to a BQ

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Post  Nick Morris Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:39 pm

Joel H wrote:
Nick Morris wrote:09.05.12 -

13 miles...Midweek 13 miler...another easy run tonight. Right now it feels like I am just running to run. Not exerting a lot of energy and just enjoying being one with the run (oh crap...I just sounded like Kenny Smile). Anyways, I completed 13.47 miles at a 7:37 pace.

being one with the run?!?!?!?!?!? What have you done with Nick, please bring him back, ok? Wink Wink Wink

Nice stretch you are going through right now. Keep up the great work.



Thanks Joel...all of the miles must be going to my head...
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Post  Nick Morris Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:42 pm

09.06.12 -

8 miles...Another 8 miler tonight as I continue to put in work. I totaled 8.24 miles at a 7:36 pace. Scheduled off day tomorrow before a 30+ mile weekend.
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Post  Joel H Fri Sep 07, 2012 2:28 pm

I would say so, especially when you have 30+ miles on tap for the weekend. Those miles are going to pay off though.
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Post  Nick Morris Fri Sep 07, 2012 5:08 pm

09.07.12 -

Scheduled off day...13 miles tomorrow and another 20 on Sunday.
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Post  Julie Fri Sep 07, 2012 5:54 pm

Hope your weekend running goes well! Sounds like a tough 20 after the 13. I hope the weather is cool.
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Post  Mike MacLellan Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:20 pm

Whew, 13-20? Never done that before during a marathon cycle. I could never push myself past 10, mentally, knowing I had 18/20/22 the next day.
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Post  Nick Morris Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:42 pm

Julie wrote:Hope your weekend running goes well! Sounds like a tough 20 after the 13. I hope the weather is cool.

Thanks!! Supposed to have lows around 50 this weekend.
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Post  Nick Morris Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:43 pm

Mike MacLellan wrote:Whew, 13-20? Never done that before during a marathon cycle. I could never push myself past 10, mentally, knowing I had 18/20/22 the next day.

It's actually not as bad as it sounds. I have done it the last couple of training cycles. I actually have a 14/20 scheduled this cycle, as well.
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Post  Nick Morris Sat Sep 08, 2012 10:16 am

09.08.12 -

13 miles...It almost felt like racing season as the thermometer hovered at 50 degrees when I set out for my run at 7 o'clock this morning. I decided to take it pretty easy this morning, knowing that I have 20 miles to run tomorrow. So, I put it in cruise and easily went through my miles. I completed 13.41 miles at a 7:41 pace.
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Post  Nick Morris Sun Sep 09, 2012 12:46 pm

09.09.12 -

20 miles...My third 20 miler of the cycle this morning and second in a week. Last week I ran a conservative 20 at an 8:04 pace, so this morning I decided to push it a little harder this morning. The first half went very well, with an average pace of 7:56. The second half of the run went even better. I had negative splits the entire second half of the run and finished my last mile, mile 20, at marathon pace (6:59). I absolutely killed this run this morning. I completed 20.32 miles at a 7:47 pace!!! my average heart rate was a very low 136. I hate to admit it, but this run was pretty easy. I little harder than last week, but by no means did I over exert myself.

Weekly Total - 63.96
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Post  Julie Sun Sep 09, 2012 2:38 pm

Wow! You're going to have an awesome marathon. How many more weeks? I'm sorry if I missed it, but did you create this training program yourself?
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Post  Nick Morris Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:16 am

Julie wrote:Wow! You're going to have an awesome marathon. How many more weeks? I'm sorry if I missed it, but did you create this training program yourself?

Thanks Julie!!! 8 weeks left, so still some time for more improvement. As for the training program, yes I did create my own. It is a modification of my previous training programs. I did add a few more miles and difficulty with this one. Hoping that it pays off Smile
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Post  Michele "1L" Keane Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:54 am

Things look good, Nick. Keep up the good work and stay smart.
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Post  Nick Morris Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:57 am

09.10.12 -

Strength training...legs felt good after my 20, but decided to take the night off from running.
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Post  Nick Morris Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:59 am

09.11.12 -

7 miles...Start of a step back week after two tough weeks of running. Out early this morning in the dark to get in my run. I completed 7.21 miles at an easy 7:39 pace.
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Post  Nick Morris Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:02 pm

09.12.12 -

7 miles...Another 7 miler as I continue my stepback week. Nice an easy run this evening...continuing to put in work. I finished 7.30 miles at a 7:37 pace. I got another 7 tomorrow...
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Post  Michael Enright Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:04 am

Lucky 7?

Looking good!
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Post  Nick Morris Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:21 pm

09.13.12 -

7 miles...Another 7 miles tonight in fall like temperatures. I am thinking that the upper 50s weather put a spring in my step, as my legs just took off from the beginning of the run. I decided to just go with it, as long as I didn't push myself, knowing that tomorrow is an off day. I ended up completing 7.55 miles at a 7:19 pace. I really felt like I didn't push myself at all...it feels good to be getting fast again Smile
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Post  Nick Morris Fri Sep 14, 2012 5:14 pm

09.14.12 -

Scheduled off day...YAY!!! cheers
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Post  Nick Morris Sat Sep 15, 2012 11:38 am

09.15.12 -

12 miles...An easy 12 miles on a beautifully cool morning. I completed 12.37 miles at an easy 7:31 pace. My average HR was at a low 138. Looking back at the last couple of years, never have I been able to run 12 miles at a 7:30 pace with such ease. I love it...I am ready for my first big test next week, as I look for a new HM PR at the Fox Cities Half Marathon...Bring it on!!
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Post  Nick Morris Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:38 pm

09.16.12 -

7 miles...Another 7, my fourth this week, to finish out my stepback week. I completed 7.33 miles at a 7:39 pace. Another week in the books!!
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Post  Nick Morris Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:42 pm

09.17.12 -

4 mile recovery...Recovery run on a cold and windy fall like evening. I completed 4.30 miles at an 8:08 pace. A little faster than my normal recovery runs, but I am also getting a little faster, too. A pretty easy week lined up this week, as I am running the Fox Cities Half Marathon this coming Sunday. My big fitness level test.
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Post  Julie Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:58 pm

What pace does your marathon need to be to BQ? You're doing very well! Have fun at Fox Cities! I have recommended the marathon to friends even if it wasn't a great race for me, I have no complaints about the course or organization (just the drunk hotel neighbors).
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Post  Nick Morris Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:18 am

Julie wrote:What pace does your marathon need to be to BQ? You're doing very well! Have fun at Fox Cities! I have recommended the marathon to friends even if it wasn't a great race for me, I have no complaints about the course or organization (just the drunk hotel neighbors).

BQ pace is 7:03, but I am shooting for 7:00. I like the half marathon and have ran the course so much, that I think I could do it in my sleep. The weather is supposed to be cool this year. That only means fast times Smile
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Post  Julie Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:28 am

That's kind of how I feel about Lincoln Marathon and the half. I've run the half 3x and the full 2x here and just in general know the streets so well. It's kind of nice but sometimes I like to branch out and get another pin for my 50 states map.
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