Qu’est-ce que c’est? 12 h Run (Jul 4) Over 60 miles 60.8 miles
Run a marathon under 4 hours
Run a 5k under 19 minutes
St. George Marathon (Oct 2, 2010)
Myrtle Beach Marathon (Feb 19, 2011)
Possible upcoming races:
Charleston Half Marathon (Jan 2011) Sub 1:32
2010 Goals:
- Run 2010 miles
- Do 2010 Pull ups (2010+)
- 20,100 Push ups/Sit Ups (20100 so far)
Long-Term Running Goals:
Run a Boston Qualifier
Run an ultra marathon
Run a 100 miler
Run at least one marathon a year
Sub 5:20 mile
Sub 18:30 5k
Sub 38 10k
Sub 1:25 half
Sub 3 hour marathon
Badwater Ultra
Hurt 100
Bear 100
Moab 100
Wasatch 100
Umstead 100
Personal:
My name is Vinh Nguyen. I'm 28 years old, former Marine...
Started running when I joined the military in 1999. I did not enjoy running until 2006-7 when I started training for my first marathon. In the Marines, we ran an average of 3-5 miles. I never ran any distances longer than that until I started training for the Myrtle Beach Marathon in 2007.
Currently working as a government contractor (electronics technician).
I finished my Associates of Science in August and have finally been able to train hard full time. I decided to take time of school to see how much of a difference it will make and maybe hopefully achieve my goal and qualify for Boston.
"Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum"
"The only easy day was yesterday"
Originally planned to run 2 5ks in 20:30 (6:35 pace), 2 min rest in between but I wussed out b/c I was a lil dehydrated and cramping at first =(
Here is what I did do.
TM workout
2 mile warm up
3 sets of 2 mile repeats at 6:35 pace (13:10)
2 min rest in between
1 mile cool down
Felt better when I was in the 2nd set. The pace wasn't too daunting. I know I can run the 2 5k's at that pace, I just don't think I'm 100% today. Oh well...at least I know I can run 2 mile repeats at my last 5k PR pace.
Oh BTW, so the marathon I was SUPPOSED to run last month emailed us and gave us a great offer... NOT! For this month only, we can register for next year's marathon for 50% off. Yup, that's it! I might just do it anyway, b/c I plan on running a lot of marathons starting this fall through next year in attempt to qualify for Boston. I've got a long, tough road ahead of me before that happens.
13 miles in 1:45:48 (8:08 avg pace) last 2 were 7:42, 7:21. Legs felt a lil heavy but overall a good run. Oh, forgot to mention that I didn't drink water or use gels this run. I don't think I will on any runs less than 2 hours.
Flowertown 5k (3.1 Miles) 00:19:53, Place overall: 12, Place in age division: 3
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Crosstraining miles
Total Miles
2.25
0.00
0.00
3.10
0.00
5.35
Sub 20!! But wasn't the time I was expecting. I started out way too fast..AGAIN! I need to learn how to control the race adrenaline. I think I could have shaved off 15-20 secs if I would have taken the first mile a bit slower.
Here are my splits...
Mile 1 - 6:00
Mile 2 - 6:29
Mile 3 - 6:35
Mile 3.1 - 49 sec (6:28 pace)
Total time 19:53 (6:24 pace)
Placed 12th of 492 overall
Placed 3rd in age group
Here are some pics, will add the ones at the race when I find them.
13 miles at a slow, easy 8:25 pace. Decided to run during the hottest part of the day, even though it was only in the mid 70's. Ran without any water/gu. Had no cramping or hydration issues. Also ran every hill I could on my usual route. Good training session today. Next few runs will be tempo runs to prepare for the upcoming 10k. Will be shooting around a 6:45 - 7:00 pace during the tempos. I'm thinking this upcoming 10k will not be a huge PR by any means. There is gonna be 30,000+ people and there is about a 1.2 mile 4% incline. I'll be happy with a sub 45 but I should be able to run a 10k in a sub 43. I guess we'll see how it goes.
Only had time for a quick 4. Signed up with a new gym today. Mainly for convenience b/c its a 1-2 min drive from my house. It also has the only indoor pool. Bad thing is that the treadmill calibration is all jacked up. It is probably .6 - 1 mph faster than it should be. Running a 7 min pace felt like 6:10. Not sure what they can do about that.
So I'm still debating on which marathon I would like to run in the fall. I'm thinking I can just try to register for St. George and see if I can get it again. Only thing I'm worried about is the elevation that I won't be used to. It killed me last time. What to do? Chicago Marathon is already full so I can't run that one....
Cooper River Bridge Run 10k (6.2 Miles) 00:42:44, Place overall: 622, Place in age division: 113
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Crosstraining miles
Total Miles
0.25
0.00
6.20
0.00
0.00
6.45
Cooper Bridge 10k in 42:44 (6:52 pace) though my garmin said 42:32 (6:49 pace) for 6.23 miles. Beat last year's time (47:29) by almost 5 mins!
Mile 1 - 7:09 (Tried to stay conservative and not go out fast)
Mile 2 - 7:18 (uphill 4% grade)
Mile 3 - 7:11 (uphill, but starting to level out)
Mile 4 - 6:35 (downhill)
Mile 5 - 6:37 (flat)
Mile 6 - 6:21 (flat)
Mile 6.2 - 1:17 (flat) 5:43 pace
Felt great the whole time. I think I can bust out a sub 42 or even 41 on a flat course. We'll see. I'll update more on the race details later. Have a great weekend everyone! Oh forgot to mention that I also ran with the boss (owner of my company today) He did awesome. 43:16. It was a pleasure to run with him.
