Monthly Archives: June 2009

Negative splits on my 18 miler (streak day 92) #twit2fit

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Thomas Powell

Last week, I ran a 16 miler in which I never got my legs under me.   My expected easy/long run pace is roughly 9:30 per mile, but I’m okay with 10 minute miles given the warmer weather. My result was … Continue reading →

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This seems like a little too much wear on a shoe for 328 miles

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Thomas Powell

My other Saucony Trigon Ride 5s have lasted 530 miles before showing this much wear. I may have about 10% more road mileage (vs treadmill) than my last pair of shoes, but my last pair of shoes never reached this … Continue reading →

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Using a crutch? Beating limitations #twit2fit

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Thomas Powell

14 mile long run (14.58) in 2:20:20 (9:38 / mile) A crutch fails: I had yet another crutch fail on me for part of my run:  My Garmin Forerunner 305 lost signal in a low-lying area in the dense fog … Continue reading →

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Almost a perfect 12-mile loop through Fern Creek/J-Town #twit2fit

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Thomas Powell

12 miles, 1:55:06 (9:36/mile), 10 straight weeks running. This was my longest run in almost 5 months.  I didn’t get to start bright and early when the day is the coolest.  I didn’t run in a public park today (not … Continue reading →

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Happy National Running Day #twit2fit

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Thomas Powell

Storms were rolling in this morning when I’d normally venture outside, so I hit the treadmill in the basement for 6 miles in 58:30 (9’45″/mile).  After the double runs yesterday (4.6 in the morning and 5.6 in 87 degree weather … Continue reading →

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