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2008-04-27 1:50 AM

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Subject: 10km Race 3 weeks before HIM
Hey everyone!

I Hope the beginning of your in-season training is going splendidly!!! I just have a quick question that shouldn't hurt your brains too much!

After my lack of official time, and overall crappy experience at the Sun Run this year, I am looking to redeem myself. That said I've been looking at the Pacific Spirit Run 10km race (on May 10) to make myself feel better after the Sun Run!
Now, Oliver is exactly 3 weeks after, but I didn't even need a rest day after the Sun Run, and there have yet to be any ramifications of that. Does anyone think there's a good reason why I shouldn't race the 10km race?
I'm also considering using it as a fun training run to do with my girlfriend, just so I can support her. I suppose I can race and support her, even though I wouldn't be running with her. I think she just wants me there in general.

Any ideas?
Thanks guys and gals!
You're all scrumptrelescent!

2008-04-27 6:46 AM
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Subject: RE: 10km Race 3 weeks before HIM

Don't know what day of the week you do your long run but if it is Sunday, why not do the race and then run some more right after the race to complete your long run for the week.

As far as recovery you'll be fine, especially since you're not racing it. Even if you do race it you'll be fine.

 Hope to say hi in Oliver. 

2008-04-27 8:19 AM
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IMO, you'll be fine. That can be your speed session for the week and have your long run on another day. If you didn't need any recovery from the Sun Run then you should be okay here too.

And, even if it does affect your Oliver race a bit....I sure don't mind! Kidding! It's 3 weeks and only a 10k! Do it!

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2008-04-27 10:14 AM
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2008-04-27 10:18 AM
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Subject: RE: 10km Race 3 weeks before HIM

I am considering doing the Pacific spirit as well - i run in those trails all the time it's like my 'back yard'......

but - the BT 'get-together' is the night before - not sure I will feel like getting up 'bright and early' to run....(and Saturdays are typically my 'off' days anyway)....

but if i do run it - I am not so much going to 'race' it -  but do it just do it 'for fun' anyway....we'll see....

I think you will be fine though - go for it!

Jill

2008-04-27 11:00 AM
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Also, if it makes you feel any better, I'm doing the Cultus Lake Olympic Tri on the Sunday (11th) and I didn't think twice about signing up for it so close to Oliver.

2008-04-27 12:11 PM
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x'2...3 weeks is a long time for recovery...should not be an issue for you!
2008-04-27 4:06 PM
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Thanks everyone!

I'm definitely going to sign up for it! Are you ready for Cultus Jon? Your logs look friggen amazing!

Hope everyone else is doing ok with their training!
2008-04-29 12:00 AM
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Yeah, I'm ready for Cultus. I've been getting a few decent weeks of training in, last few have been alright...nothing too crazy - life, you know?! How's your training for Oliver?
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