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Location:

Mesa,AZ,USA

Member Since:

May 12, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

I started running again in 2007 after 14 years of not running.

Mile - 4:59 (high school 1992), 5:57 (9/21/2010 ARR Open Mile)

2 mile - 11:10 (high school 1992)

5k - 21:54 (11/18/2010 Tempe Road Runners 5k)

10k - 48:29 (5/9/2009 Race for Hospice)

Unofficial 10k - 47:11 (1/27/2011 Red Mountain Park)

1/2 marathon - 1:49:00 (4/4/2009 Havasu Half)

Marathon - 4:33:09 (11/21/2009 Mesquite Marathon)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run a half marathon in under two hours.

Run a marathon in close to 4 hours.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay healthy long enough to live through the millenium.

Personal:

I am married and have six kids. 

Blog title explanation

Bloggers I've met in real life: 1MileToGo, Aaron Kennard, Andrea North, Arizona Desert Monsoon, auntieem, Bec, Ben, Benjamin, Bonnie, Camille, Cari, Collin Anderson, David Holt, Doone, Eight Kid Mom, Erico, Flatlander, Gary, Jake Krong, JamesW, Jose, Josse, Julieesplin, Jun, Kelli, Kerri, KP, Kyle Dion, Lightitup, Little Bad Legs, Lybi, Marthon Dreamer, M, Mary Ann Schauerhamer, Misty, Nan, Peds Endo Doc, Rachelle, RAD, Rhett, Riley Cook, Rossy, runningafterbabies, Sasha, Scott Hughes, Scott (Kelli's husband), Scott Wesemann, Slow Joe, Spencer Simpson, Stephen, Steve Piccolo, Susie, The Rookie, Toby, Tracy, Twinkies, TylerS, Walter

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Saucony Hurricane 13 Lifetime Miles: 149.22
Asics Gel DS Trainer 17 Lifetime Miles: 87.49
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Mizuno Wave Inspire 11 (blue) Lifetime Miles: 800.75
New Balance 1260v5 Lifetime Miles: 9.19
Reebok Floatride Lifetime Miles: 8.23
Tue, Jan 05, 2010
Total Distance
5.59

I'm trying to be a smarter runner.  The problem is, I don't really know what I'm doing.  Since I had a couple of fast miles yesterday I figured I should do a recovery run today.  Is that smart or no?  Sandy Dune, what say you?  Or should recovery runs be after long runs only?

Time - 52:29 (avg. pace 9:23)

Splits - 9:38, 9:14, 9:23, 9:24, 9:17, 5:33 for 0.59 (9:22 pace)

Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 White/Classic Blue/Raven Miles: 5.59
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kelli on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 10:28:47 from 71.219.96.112

I am not expert, but I agree. Recover all you want. If you do anything hard the day before )speed or distance) you get to recover the next day.

Have a good day, Burt.

From Camille on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 10:35:25 from 71.223.70.181

I agree with Kelli. :o)

From ChrisM on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 10:40:12 from 86.141.84.164

Sounds Smart to me!

From Merri on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 10:43:47 from 160.7.252.148

I like to follow Hal Higdon's training guides and then I just do what he says to do. :) then there is no thinking involved.

From Rhett on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 11:28:10 from 216.67.211.75

I think if you want to be a smarter runner you should try doing calculus in your head while doing mile repeats. :)

Otherwise, just recover on days when you feel like you worked hard the previous day. Or you can be a super wimp like me and just go to 3 days a week running and cross train every other day.

From Aaron Kennard on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 13:20:52 from 174.51.250.151

I'm DEFINITELY not an expert on smart running, but I would ask the question to yourself...why do I run?

Once you answer that question, it should be easy to figure out how you should run. Part of my answer to myself is because it feels good, I love the feeling and fitness it gives me, and I want to do it a lot.

What that answer gets me to do is listen to my body. I honestly don't care whether I go fast or whether I go slow on any particular day, and some days it feels good to push the pace, other days it feels good to go EXTREMELY slow. Because I don't have a pre-set expectation for any day, I thoroughly enjoy each one. And as it turns out, I have been getting faster and feeling good the whole time.

But like I said, you probably shouldn't listen to me, because I'm no expert on 'smart running'. But I sure do enjoy myself.

From Eric Day on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 14:03:29 from 189.192.35.161

ditto on all above. just to lazy to type it.

From Lily on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 14:57:27 from 160.7.253.229

I say recover for a day, then push it the next. You know an every other day ---- type of thing. I got faster doing that.

From montelepsy on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 15:02:36 from 64.235.121.163

I'm a card-carrying expert on not smart running. Just do the opposite of me.

From Kelli on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 16:51:59 from 71.219.96.112

Aaron, I like your answer. That is THE way to run.

From Samantha Dean-Howard on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 17:44:35 from 90.201.147.218

smarty pants eh Burt :)

From auntieem on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 18:44:14 from 24.17.177.218

Some people in my world believe that "smart" and "runner" do not belong in the same sentence. I disagree, of course, and I think that a hard effort should generally be followed by an easier effort day. That being said, I break this rule all the time!

From vinh on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 19:41:10 from 71.68.254.197

Good recovery run Burt! I agree with everyone, just listen to your body. Let it dictate your pace.

From artichoke on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 20:29:59 from 71.37.112.45

If you want to stay healthy take an easy day or a day off after every hard or long run. I think I heard Ed Eyestone say that. Happy running in AZ!

From Nan Kennard on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 23:04:25 from 174.51.250.151

Aaron, you should copy that comment. That is future book material! No plagiarizing now Burt!

From Burt on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 23:38:30 from 98.177.216.165

Thanks for the input everyone.

Nan - my blog, my rights.

From Samantha Dean-Howard on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 07:16:16 from 78.32.130.9

*throwing snow ball at Burt* oh and I hope it isnt melted but hits you on the smarty pants LOL

From ChrisM on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 08:30:13 from 86.140.182.11

Mmm smarties, Only Smarties have the answer LOL!

From Samantha Dean-Howard on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 12:37:59 from 90.201.147.218

hmmmmmm smarties DOH I left them in the car ha ha

From RAD on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 14:16:58 from 67.172.229.125

oh my, anytime I need a good smile or laugh all I have to do is read Burt's blog :) Thanks all!

Oh, and nice runnin' tex! I'm with Aaron too...take it easy. (Oh, and a RW article in this month's mag agrees with us).

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