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Monday, August 25, 2014

Running Behind?

As many of you know, I have a goal in mind for the marine corps marathon. My goal is a PR. Today, I was thinking about my last couple of weeks of running. They have been solid from a mileage stand point. However, I need to continue my focus on getting faster.

The past two weeks I have "slid" a bit on my overall pace per mile. It's not something to panic about-yet. I have time to re-calibrate and figure out my plan of attack. The marathon is a long haul with many ups-downs and trips sideways. I am a three time finisher and can attest to the perils of training and the race. Tomorrow, I will re-focus my energies on smiling more during my runs and a slightly elevated pace. The hard work is now. This week I am excited as it is "dress rehearsal week". This means a little less mileage and a half marathon at the end of the week! YES! It's time to test the plan.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Dyad 7 marine corp marathon MCM PR

In 18 days....

James Connely at 6:07 AM No comments:

In 18 days, my formal journey to the Marine Corp Marathon starts. I am so excited about this bucket list item. In training and during the race, I will wear the Brooks Dyad 7. The Dyad series is the only shoe I have ever run full marathons in.

I love my Skechers and want to try the Newtons. However, I must go with what I know works and works well. Get ready shoes, we are on a mission to PR the full in DC! #runwiththemarines

Monday, June 16, 2014

beast mode boom peanut butter PR smile

PR Scandal???

James Connely at 7:34 PM No comments:

This weekend, I ran the Grandview Gallop in Dubuque, IA. For a race of this distance, I am proud to report a PR! At the beginning of the race, I thought about my legs being tired...and quickly wiped that thought away- FAST!

I ran well and was able to record a PR- WOO HOO! Afterwards, I received a ton of questions from reporters. Here is a brief transcript:

Reporter: How did you feel throughout the race?
Jim: At the start, I didn't feel like my legs were at their best. Physically, my legs felt sluggish. However, mentally I felt solid.
Reporter: With your legs feeling sluggish, how did you manage to earn a PR?
Jim: I was able to blast through in BEAST MODE and had a great first mile. From there it was managing to the distance.
Reporter: Some of your fellow runners are circulating a scandal that you had an extra foot in the race. Is this true?
Jim: Just smiles.
Reporter: No seriously, did you have an extra foot in this race?
Jim: BOOM SHAKKA LAKKA.
Reporter: What does that mean?
Jim: No further questions:)

I really love the fact that my son is always with me. I thought about my Dad during the run too. I miss him. During the run, I would say a quick prayer of thanks for my family. My wife Teri is so supportive of my running, and I so appreciate that! I wore a Calico Bean Market shirt during the race and people would say they LOVE the peanut butter!

As for the extra foot in the race, here is proof.

The results (I was soooo close to breaking the 10 minute mile:)):

and last but not least....taking it to the shack! Thanks Mia Burbach for taking the photo and for volunteering!

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