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first in a series of three inspired by the monsters of Sandra
went ahead and groups from 7-8 km and ran virtually alone. In the way the air was favorable, but the return, with the air against became considerably harder. From 9 to 10 km had to be made the only rise in the test and passed the 10,000 in 36'46'', by the second 5,000 and 3'42''on average. After the KM9
Done to 10,000 at the rate agreed, as I looked pretty full I wanted to follow the same pace as it goes. Alberto was also full, but at km 10 to 13 had a moment that seemed to doubt his abilities. Past
KM12 Shortly after we returned to go alone again. I set the pace most of the time and I was still partial Alberto between 3'35''-3'37''. Running
pulling up to the last supplies of km14. It was from that moment when Albert began to set the pace and came with him to the km 15 in 55'01'', with the third 5,000 in 18'15''to 3'39''on average. About 14.5 km and told him to follow his rhythm, I try to keep up goal. At that time we had a group of 6 not far ahead. Exceeded the km13
Alberto continued to progress and I started to run 3'44''-3'49''the miles that remained a goal. I did the whole back part only and with the wind against me was hard, but as far as it goes, keeping a pace that would know that could lead to the finish. About
And now at goal saw that had the potential to lose 1h18, but the last meters of climbing became long and hard.
And of Today happens to be my best record in half marathon, as the old had it in 1h19'22''(he dropped 1min 25s). The time of 1h17'57''means an average of 3'41'' 7 per km. The graph
Albert, who got past the front group in the final 5km, finished 14 th in 1h17'10''and also be achieved bronze in the ct . Half Marathon university. Photo
And another who participated in the half was the professional exciclista Joseba Beloki, who despite they caught a good fucked in the final km, to the km15, the times I met him, was not too far.
Next Sunday will double the distance, with pacemaker in the marathon in Barcelona. Today I took the opportunity to test in the race all the clothes that will run the marathon.
And this is the output profile today, which has been accumulated 1170mm of positive slope, but what I had roasted leg has been pace of the last 30 km we have made plain a few at the end to extend out:
Third time of year over the 100km, all in the month of February. Since I go by bike, I have overcome this barrier on 43 occasions, in 2009, the year in which I made my first long distance test, in which more times I've gone from 100km, on 15 occasions.
And tomorrow I have intention to make the first 10 km of Cambrils mitja Marathon pace of 3'40'', with my club-mate Alberto Cruz, which will make its first half, but he can run very fast over short distances. If I get good at that point, then try to follow while watching more or less I can keep up, but at the moment it starts to go wrong or have a problem, slow down to avoid being too touched the face of the marathon the following Sunday. So that the best will do my personal best in half marathon (1h19'22''is the current one) and if not I'll go to 1h22 1h25 ... ..
keep in perfect condition table that will mark my reference rhythms throughout the marathon, to make the 42.2 km in a uniform as possible. Looking at the table for each kilometer, I can see what should be my new pace per km, to reach goal in 3h 15min. If you just take the split times theoretical rate 3h15 ', run the risk that in the final km or am I on too long and recover missing or lost time too fast, getting from point to other people.
5 rhythms are marked other than km (4'33'', 4'35'', 4'37'' , 4'40''and 4'42'') and recorded steps per mile.
I had a surprise in the 2009 edition that during the marathon came to me more of a participant with my chart printed on paper to tell me had taken from my blog and that it was useful.
As far as training is concerned ... from Sunday, Monday and Tuesday I joined 65km run, with 25km, 20km and 20km respectively, all above 1.30 '(Monday and Tuesday for mountain). Something never done before and I am confident for the marathon hold up well.
These are I checked the partial per km
And today was the first day I ran with the mizuno wave precision to take on the marathon. The model last year hurt me in the early days I ran with them, but then I did the walk with them and became the shoes with which I run the longer races remaining last season.
it seems that I am on track to take on the marathon in 3h15, we must not let up in the last two weeks, as the 42.195 m are always respected and the aftermath of the marathon does not end when you cross the line goal, as seen in this video, since I saw him last year, I have one of the best summarizes what it feels like the day after a long test. I identify with each of them:
And I enjoy the company of Rafael Prado, perfect knowledge of the area, which also gave me a few tips ahead of long workouts that await me in the face Nice. Rafa
Although I have not too many miles, the truth is that I'm noticing very integer the long runs that I made. As of March, and start looking to add more miles, making long runs more frequently.
in Prades, replenishing water:
and down the Mussara by Castillejos:
Tomorrow I'll try to do a shoot through foot race to be gaining confidence ahead of the Barcelona marathon.
This year we will be in blue clothes and bring Mizuno, like last year, the shoes mizuno wave precision, but if last year were red, the model of this edition will be white and blue. If all goes well, this shoe will complete two marathons this year, Barcelona in a few days and the Nice Ironman in June. My clothes
The first 5km race walk consisted of 4 laps the Parc Nou, each around 1,250. The strategy was to run a pace of 3'20''the first 5km, and then try to make the best possible bike segment. We did the first lap in 4'05''to 3'16''on average.
In the second round kept the pace and came back to score exactly 4'05'', but I felt it would cost me endure till the end, as it would to tail, but every little change of pace was hard.
On the third lap I started to be unable to keep pace and gradually I was separated from the rest. Richard lowered his pace to go with and I was at the end of the third lap when he stopped to push Antolí from that point. We did that lap in 4'20''(a half-3'28''). Once point out, it costs much again to set a good pace and it was clear that would touch me suffer until the end of the first segment.
And on the last lap I focused on my rhythm and Carlos Rodrigo forgetting running slightly ahead. Antolí really helped me pushed me and tried to save the last lap as I could. Good, thought is that I knew were not going slow, because even if my level has dropped some on foot in recent weeks, if I had left it was going pretty strong. And once the first shows weakness, the rest are increasingly more comfortable note, which came not bad for a computer my pace marked the first time cutting 5,000. Completed
The first transition was good and we soon begin to organize. The relays were short, though at first rate variations were greater, because until you take a few miles, you're not sure what the cruising speed which can be and there are always jerks. I started going into the relay, but halfway through the first lap I saw that was very fair and I was in fifth place, leaving out the other fellow who gave relays. Starting
half the way to wheel and early stretch back turned to enter the relay. The pace then it was more uniform and taking good front wheel was easier to reach the head, bringing back efforts to divide by five. So we took the first of two laps. Seeing that just going to wheel it was demanding, was also an indication that we were doing well.
At the beginning of the second round went back to have a couple of times you took me back to put myself in the place after giving the relay, or to get back to the head. The remaining partners were better and there was little point in trying to make one or two relays with all the strength I had and then let down by the rest, as they could not take the wheel, so I turned around without going to relay to be at if someone was something wrong, or if I could run at the end. Above, I began to raise the twins and I noticed that muscularly could not respond to changes of pace. Trying to recover the legs of the ramp, but as we approached the pits were giving me stronger and although in the last section I returned to work in the relay, there was a time when I had to tell the rest that I go on ahead, and that I had uploaded the twins and could not pedal. We did the bike
Finally I got the bike, to facilitate the transition of the rest. Pit and ramps gave me in the legs and could not run. Carlos, Richard, Rodrigo and Antolí they ran and I did what he could with heavy ramps, waiting to see if I adapted to running and could return to link, as it was more muscular rhythm problem. As we were required to rate the four teams, it was pointless for me to wait, because the time it was the fourth goal. Leaving
tried to run as he could, by what might happen. Fortunately it seemed that the rest had no problems and looked like they were going away so fast. I was overtaken by several clubs who were in competition and each time he tried to regain the stride technique contractures me a leg muscle. The fact that since starting it clear that I do not could follow, also benefited the final result, and that there was no wait at any time. Leaving
And the suffering they had to others in those 2.5 miles, in which Rodrigo, Richard, and Carlos Antolí continued to blaze a trail to the other clubs, entering in line with a time of 54min 56s in absolute top of the test and achieved the title of champions Catalunya. I did the first full turn of the last segment and I left with 51 'of competition, to await the rest in the goal.
CTGranollers The CNMataró and completed the men's podium, behind Prat. Catalunya was the fourth and fifth Ploms Reus. Podium
at all times receive encouragement and support of the people of Pratt, who was organizing, encouraging and working for the test was a success.
Edu, Ignacio, Marc, Serge, J. Alberto and David, formed the team that won the set B 17:
Prat The women's team, which ranked sixth female , was made by Merche, Nuria, Bea and Sorara: