My last efforts to prepare for a 1/2 marathon resulted in success. In the 2008 Nashville TN Country Music 1/2 Marathon I finished in 2.38.36! Thats about a 12min mile pace. My consistent training while overseas in Taiwan has definitely led to this 22min improvement over the AZ run. Nashiville being a little more "hilly" also implies that that the 22min improvement is more that just a better time. Analyzing my performance, my breathing has definitely improved. Most pains that I suffered from the AZ run was not exsistent. New "fitted shoes, PT strap and shin splint preventative measure also contributed to my recent success. However, there are no more 1/2 runs to better prepare me for the full that is coming up in SD. It looks good however, my recovery from this last 1/2 was a 2 days compared to 1 week for the AZ run.
Although I didn't do an active log for this past nashville run, believe me, i put in good effort in preparing. In taiwan, i ate mainly vegetable and protein. It is amazing how they can make tofu taste like anything. I work out every other morning and ran 30-40 minutes 3 times a week on the treadmill. Sometimes I'll throw in some fast pace 15 min runs. During the work week my coworker and I will walk 30-60 mins around the complex. On weekends, or at least once a week, i'll go for an hour plus run on the treadmill. I did this workout for about 6-8 weeks.
In the end I think it paid off!
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