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Training. 2015

Beginning of 2015 I had a huge race calendar in front of me. Having to move twice and starting 2 new jobs was hard on my training, stability in life is key. So this affected my training and racing, also dealt with a minor injury that was haunting me since last October. Took a few months completely off to refocus and figure out where I am and what goal I want for 2015. 

Ever since I fractured my femur March 2014 I've lost the WANT to run any distance longer than 12 hours. That want may come back in time, to be competitive in this sport of ultra-running, most think that you need to run Hundos and 24 Hour Races. Yes, it's bad ass and so amazing to push your abilities above and beyond, and one day I hope I can be competitive in that field. Mentally, I am strong for the "short" distance in ultra running. Mental toughness in this sport comes in time and practice, I still consider myself new to this sport and I have a lot to learn.

So I've directed my focus on my strength that I have right now. I took 3 years off marathon running. Did a "come-back" marathon in 3:02 2 weeks after a 12 hour trail race. Looking back I may have went sub 3 hours if I was trained properly and well rested. What ifs could ifs. Still marathons are not my strongest but they could be with focus. All my focus is towards the 50k distance, PR 3:48:25, again on not proper training and only 2 weeks after an attempted 24 hour (79 miles in Aprox. 12:50). 

The National 50k Championships is early March. Which means I have plenty of time to focus my training on this event. The next few months the marathon and 50k distance is where I will be, focusing on speed and strength. 

Coming back after a break, I've ran a 4:07:05 50k and 1:28:43 half marathon, slower than what I would have wanted but as I stand now their great times coming back from injuries. I still have plenty of time to improve my speed, I have a 50k in 2 weeks with a goal time of 3:48, and the Savannah Rock and Roll Marathon November 7 with a goal time of 2:55.  


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