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nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 1 month ago

I'm so glad to have done this race! Gotta improve my transition time and the swim wasn't very graceful but those things can be practiced & improved.... Course was flat as a pancake!!!

 

 

<pre>The Manassas Mini Tri
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 1 month ago

Hi all! Wishing you all happy & healthy activities this week!

Monday: 750mts (used TI to break my pull buoy habit.... may take me longer to swim than in the past but at least I survived!)

Tues: probably 2 back-to-back runs in the am and

nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 1 month ago

Just signed up for my first tri event: Manassas mini tri, on June 7th. Oh my..... It's an easy distance (250 swim, 4mi bike, 1.5mi run), so I'm not worried about the "can" I do it, but how I'll do on transitions. Up to 12 mi on the bike, swam up to 200

nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 2 months ago

Marathon training season begins this week! Can't wait to join back up with my running friends on the regular.... Also picking up my bike from the shop this week, so hopefully my workouts will include some rides (and not falls.)

Monday: 1000mt s

nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 3 months ago

Did the Shamrock Half on Sunday and it was SOO FUN!!! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a beer-and-party-focused race.... But with the lag between winter training and before marathon training starts back up, my workouts will be pretty unstructure

nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 4 months ago

Hi all! Hope Spring treats everyone well with good weather.... I know I'll be happy to leave the snow in the past!

Monday: swim, 1000mts in 26min

Tues: am run, pm trail run

Weds: TBD, possibly run

Thurs: tempo run on the

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nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 9 months ago
Weekend workouts/training/etc - Saturday: 20mi trail run, in 4:37:48 Sunday: 10mi marathon group run - last one before MCM!
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 9 months ago
Weekday workouts - In pseudo-taper mode for Marine Corps Marathon at the end of this month but still on for my first ultra next month.... Monday: rest Tuesday: 7mi am run, pm trail run Wednesday: ...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 9 months ago
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nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 9 months ago
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nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 9 months ago
Weekend workouts/training/etc - Upon my coach's advice, I'm not going to fully taper for Marine Corps Marathon in a few weeks, as my ultimate goal is my first ultra in November.... That being said, running 6 days...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 9 months ago
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nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 9 months ago
Weekend workouts/training/etc - Up a few pounds due to poor food choices so it's time to buckle down on the unnecessary carbs & snacks... :(   Saturday: trail run, 11.5mi Sunday: marathon group run, 10mi
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 9 months ago
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nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 9 months ago
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nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 10 months ago
Weekday workouts - Feeling much better this week after dialing back my mileage... ok, I still got 55 miles in last week but it felt better! Monday: rest day Tuesday: am run 6mi, pm trail run 6.5 mi...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 10 months ago
Weekend workouts/training/etc - Got my running mojo back this week, so I'm really happy again! Saturday: trail run, maybe around 10 mi (so weekly mileage will be around 50+) Sunday: another half-marathon (going...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 10 months ago
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nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 10 months ago
Weekend workouts/training/etc - Sending good vibes to anyone doing races this weekend! I've got a few friends doing relays, HIMs, and one doing Nation's Tri.... so full on for racing season! Saturday: trail run ...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 10 months ago
Weekday workouts - Happy Labor Day all! Monday - usually a rest day but ran 7mi trail with some friends Tuesday - probably usual am 6- 8 mi path run and 4-6 mi pm trail run Wednesday - marathon gr...
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