Category Archives: training plan

Going back to the simplicity of the Runners World smart coach plan

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Thomas Powell

This training plan was created using the Runner’s World SmartCoach iPhone app. To get your own plan, download SmartCoach from the App Store or create a plan online at www.runnersworld.com/smartcoach 02/20/2012 – Easy Run Distance: 8 mi Pace: 8:39 02/21/2012 … Continue reading →

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The First Moment of Truth / Doubt #nycm #running

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Thomas Powell

I don’t know if it’s a prioritization thing or a psychological thing, but I have yet to fill out my training plan completely, either in my RunningAhead.com Training Plan or in my Google Docs spreadsheet. Last week featured back-to-back 11 and … Continue reading →

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Switching focus away from the marathon for a little while

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Thomas Powell

I’ve had a combination of really good marathon experiences and really bad marathon experiences at this point. The race day experience doesn’t bother me too much. The marathon is a challenging distance to run well, because little problems early on … Continue reading →

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Cancel your runners magazine subscription #twit2fit

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Thomas Powell

No, I don’t mean that, do I? Ok, then, as long as you just read it for the pictures, it’s okay to keep it. Actually, I have nothing against the popular running hobbyist magazines. However, you must realize what a … Continue reading →

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Re-evaluating my training pace

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Thomas Powell

Using a “theoretical” 7’01″ mile race (based on only being able to run a 7’19″ mile interval), I did a gut check on my pacing.  Yep, I’m running too fast.  Shocking.  I’m going to have to force myself to run … Continue reading →

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