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Goose -	00:00:00	Height: 6-00

Day 1 skiing at Keystone.
7 runs, 19.3 mi, Max speed 25.1
Got off to a slow start so limited no. of runs

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Running - Race Town of Celebration Marathon Certified? Yes Weather: 63; 94% humidity	26.2 miles 03:40:35 (8:25 min/mile)

Thanks to God, my family and friends. Without you all, I would not have taken a step.

I had some negative thoughts on this race before I began. In the training cycle, an old injury of left high hamstring/glute threatened and I backed off some mileage and intensity. Stretched and exercised the injury, but it never really went away. I knew at least to lighten up or the injury would flare more. Better to have a slow race than no race. Also, I was consumed with trying to get my CD done and while working on the music was a positive thing, I was dealing with a divided mind, so to speak. The CD is not done, but it is getting much closer. And I wouldn't have traded not working on it or delaying it.

The race itself, the organizers and volunteers were wonderful. Small but enthusiastic crowd support. Very, very flat, lots of shade and beautiful trees. My one complaint about the race was the frequent "boardwalks"--they were narrow, long and winding. They made it very difficult to try to run tangents, as you want to be respectful of other direction traffic and also those wanting to pass you. And thankfully it didn't rain, otherwise I am sure the wood would have been very slick to run on.

Starting out too fast, especially on a marathon, is always a challenge to me. I have to train myself to think slower. First mile didn't "feel" fast, but the Garmin clicked off 7:05...where I wanted to be on the slow end of 7:15-7:30. Back off, Dan, I told myself. Mile 2 was 7:10--not enough backing off. Then hit 7:14-7:34 for the next 10 miles or so. The overall feeling I got was that this was going to be a rough one.

The course was 2 loops, and I had some thoughts to peel off at the half and cut my losses. NO, I would not, just soldier on and get it done. The running got slower, walk breaks got more frequent, and my attitude was gradually getting worse. I am ashamed that I was turning into a wimp. As Yoda says, sometimes failure is the greatest teacher. I will take that with me as I train for Boston. And I don't feel like I 'failed', but just that I could have done things better.

Song of the day: "Dream Big" by Nils Lofgren.

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Running - Long	12.2 miles 01:56:00 (9:30 min/mile)	Shoe: Hurricane D 0 miles on shoe Height: 5' 9'

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Running - One 10-miler or more per week Running out of town today	10 miles 01:32:11 (9:13 min/mile)	Shoe: NewSauconyOrange 0 miles on shoe Height: 5' 9

Found a wire loop just like I did on Valentine's Day a few years ago. Bounced on my elbow, skinned up my knees.

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Walking - Treadmill Samuelson Home Gym Elevation: Ascent+1187 3:15pm	4.02 miles 01:00:00 (14:55 min/mile)

Samuelson Home Gym [20180128]: The Mill to Nowhere

Machine stats: 1:00:00 | 4.021 | 781# | 1187'

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AlpineSki - 11:00 AM	0.00 miles 03:30:00 (6:43 min/mile)	Height: 5'3

Time To Ski! 💗
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Running - Long Columbus 4:18pm Weather: 15, wind, cold	21.11 miles 02:51:15 (8:06 min/mile)	Shoe: Brooks Ghost 10 grey 0 miles on shoe Height: 5'10 Avg HR: 145

Had to push the run to the afternoon due to older daughter singing in the choir at 9 am mass and bowling birthday party for younger daughter. Wardrobe change and grabbed a headlamp at 14 miles. I had my wife drop off a water bottle that somehow got knocked over and the top froze shut. Oh well, I didn't really need much. For running on Runza lunch and DQ ice cream cake at the birthday party, I held up pretty well.

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Running - Elevation: Ascent+379 Descent-344.1 11:16 AM Weather: 23, feels like: 12 DP: 17 Humidity: 77% Wind: 9.7mph	5.78 miles 00:45:04 (7:47 min/mile)	Height: 5 10 Max HR: 170 Avg HR: 146.6

5.78/mi - 7:48/min
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Running - Aerobic 10:45am	6.82 miles 01:00:00 (8:47 min/mile)	Shoe: Brooks Ghost 12-17 0 miles on shoe Height: 5'7

Running down the dream.

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Running - around regency 6:45am Weather: 23F	6.65 miles 00:00:00	Shoe: blue grey omnis 0 miles on shoe

Felt chilly. Saw at least a dozen turkeys

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Running - Elevation: Ascent+393.6 Descent-359 05:55 AM Weather: 21, feels like: 9 DP: 16 Humidity: 80% Wind: 11.0mph	14.32 miles 01:53:53 (7:57 min/mile)

Chilling like I was born in West Philadelphia
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WeightTraining - 07:59 AM	0.00 miles 00:30:00 (10:25 min/mile)

Core and stretching post run
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Running - 9:00am Weather: in st paul 16, chilly wind	2.5 miles 00:00:00	Height: 5'2"

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Running - Aerobic The Z gate 8:00am Weather: 23 cloudy light N. wind	5.5 miles 00:00:00	Shoe: Saucony Ride 10 Grey Black Blu 0 miles on shoe Height: 6ft

Cold morning but had the full gear on. Z was mostly clear of ice. Had a good run. Left heel sore towards the end.

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Running - Aerobic Z Gate 8:00am	5.50 miles 00:00:00	Shoe: Lime Saucony 0 miles on shoe

Short run with Rudy.

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Running - Elevation: Ascent+286 Descent-227 07:11 AM Weather: 20, feels like: 10 DP: 18 Humidity: 89% Wind: 8.4mph	3.60 miles 00:24:13 (6:43 min/mile)

Trying to catch the fast kids
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Running - Elevation: Ascent+337.7 Descent-324 06:32 AM Weather: 24, feels like: 14 DP: 20 Humidity: 84% Wind: 10.8mph	5.58 miles 00:58:10 (10:25 min/mile)

Morning Run
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