Category Archives: workout commentary

Hills and snow long run – a trail run despite the pavement technicality

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Thomas Powell

My long run today was going to be fairly sluggish just because of my piriformis soreness issues lately.  However, I never thought that it would be as dicey or as slow as it was today.  Those who know my running … Continue reading →

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Treadmill 20 mile MP run in 2:38:39 (7’57″ avg)

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Thomas Powell

I ran a marathon pacing interval set (5 miles on, 5 minute recovery, 4, 3, 2, 1) on the treadmill. I haven’t had what I’ve felt was a satisfactory workout since the November marathon in Indianapolis. This workout took care … Continue reading →

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2251.2 miles for the year and other accomplishments #running #twit2fit

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Thomas Powell

Accomplishments for the year: 10 more 60 mile weeks than I’ve run in my entire life. My first 70 mile week, and 5 more 70+ mile weeks. My first 80 mile week. My first 2000+ mile year. My first 300+ … Continue reading →

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A miserable but beautiful 14 miler at 5:40 am #twit2fit #running

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Thomas Powell

I ran 14.65 miles in 2:15:34 this morning. That’s about 45 seconds per mile slower than my worst long run (of 20 miles) recently, and 75 seconds per mile slower than my marathon pace in Indy. However, this was a … Continue reading →

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10k “PR” on a tempo run – 45:14 #running #twit2fit

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Thomas Powell

My 10k PR is 46:26, which is a 7:29 pace, and my target tempo pace for today was a 7:21 pace.  I had tossed around the idea of running a 10k race this weekend, but decided that I didn’t want … Continue reading →

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