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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Planetary Observations

While I'm waiting for a clear night (BTW we've had snow return to us in a big way this morning - YAY for XT days), here are some pictures of an awesome planet:



Q on the Move is back in the blog world.  I want to be just like him when I grow up.  Go checkout his awesome blog.

Yesterday's Interval Run

Split Distance Target Avg Pace Avg HR Max HR
2 1200M 9:58 9:53 137 142
4 1200M 9:55 142 151
6 800M 9:37 9:35 144 149
8 800M 9:44 148 152
10 300M 8:56 9:21 143 154
12 300M 9:01 143 155

I still haven't memorized the speed I need to run to be sub-30 mins. on my next 5k! I'm going to run KM-Splits on my watch and run sub 6:00 splits - that's all I can tell you. I've been changing the splits based on the race length. 5ks and 10ks get KM-Splits while 5Ms, 8Ms, etc. get Mile-Splits.  (Split number 10 was around two corners, and I didn't realize there is so much deceleration when you make a turn.  I have to think about this for race time.)
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14 comments:

  1. TeamarciaMarch 23, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Beautiful video. Your running is progressing nicely.
    I'm an O positive. What do you wanna make of it?

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  2. Quinton JMarch 23, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    thanks for the shout out buddy!

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  3. Kate GeisenMarch 23, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Have to wait til I get home to see your video. :(

    Looks like you're closing in on the faster paces. Nice job!

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  4. chris mcpeakeMarch 23, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    well done on the intervals. cool video as well

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  5. JohannMarch 23, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Well done with the training, keep it going Andrew! Great video!

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  6. Tri-JamesMarch 23, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Use the virtual nemeses (I mean trainer) on your Garmin. Practice it first and remember that he always goes out too slow (lol).

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  7. Teri S.March 23, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Loved the video. Thanks for a great way to start the day. And as for your intervals, look at the progress you've made! You are rocking it.

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  8. JillMarch 23, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Appears you prefer the longer distance intervals, who knew! :)

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  9. AdrienneMarch 23, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Cool video. I forgot to tell you one thing in my last email. If your 5k has lots of turns RUN THE TANGENTS. So important. No wide turns aloud.

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  10. EwaMarch 23, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Gosh, I love this planet.
    Thank you for sharing.

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  11. Evolving Through RunningMarch 23, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Amazing video. I'm a sucker for videos like this. I've got the Blu-Rays for 'Planet Earth', 'Life', etc. and could watch them for hours if I could figure out how to free up some time.

    Running numbers look strong. I have to dig out the telemetry strap for my Garmin and see what my ticker is doing during runs. I'm a total data junkie, yet I can't seem to get my act together tracking my heart rate.

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  12. trailturtleMarch 23, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Nice. Can't wait for YOUR pictures, too.
    You need a Title for this post....
    And I think I'll start calling you "Star Runner" :)

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  13. AlisonMarch 23, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Great intervals! I'd never really thought about corners like that. I guess that's why people like to keep a couple of minutes (or seconds) in the bag when they're going for a certain time.

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  14. bobbiMarch 23, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Great video - so beautiful. And your running is going fabulously!

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