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2011 Goals, Fitness and Otherwise

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Thomas Powell

While this is a somewhat specific and lengthy post of goals, this is really more of a mindset setting for me personally that a specific set of checklist items that will determine my success or failure. I hope to revise … Continue reading →

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Focus on the goal…

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Thomas Powell

I’m going to shoot for a very clear and specific goal: 3:44:06. That is exactly 50 minutes faster than my 1st marathon time. 8’33″ per mile (or just under it). If I see a 3:45:00 pace bib, I am to … Continue reading →

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Pace Band for 3:45:00 Marathon

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Thomas Powell

3:45 Pace Band Marathon Pace Guide at runnersworld.com 03:45:00 Pace Mile Split1 00:08:352 00:17:103 00:25:454 00:34:215 00:42:566 00:51:317 01:00:068 01:08:429 01:17:1710 01:25:5211 01:34:2712 01:43:0313 01:51:3814 02:00:1315 02:08:4916 02:17:2417 02:25:5918 02:34:3419 02:43:1020 02:51:4521 03:00:2022 03:08:5523 03:17:3124 03:26:0625 03:34:4126 03:43:16FINISH 03:45:00 Related … Continue reading →

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Morning & PR

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Thomas Powell

12 days until Flying Pig. The Marathon PR that I’m setting out to beat–4:34:06. If all goes as planned, I’ll be breaking 3:50:00. I’m not considering the concept of missing PR, and I’m shutting out the thought of being over … Continue reading →

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Insanity Plea

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Thomas Powell

I don’t know if this is a legitimate goal for me at this point, it presumes a lot. Qualifying time is 3:20 So… here it is: My long term goal is to qualify for the Boston Marathon by the age … Continue reading →

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