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So, 2 years have passed and I really didn't document much.  I have now finished 3 marathons and am going to try to BQ in the next few weeks.  Current marathon goal time is 3:30:00 at 8 min/mile.  I am going to try to catch up on what has happened, but first, baseline where I am at in regards to fueling, equipment and training.

From a physical perspective, the following are current statistics for reference:
  • 137 lbs - this was my target weight for the upcoming race.  Currently ranging between 135 to 138 lbs.  Trying not to exceed 138 during taper.  Started the year (2019) at around 149 lbs.
  • Height 5 foot 4
  • Size 9 shoes
  • No significant foot issues.  Slowly reducing use of aftermarket insole.  Marathon race shoes won't use this insole (OEM in VaporFly FK).
  • Training miles in the range of 40 - 60 miles per week
PRs: (times vary based on garmin vs. actual distance numbers)
  • 1 mile PR sub 7:14 min/mile (old PR, beat by 2 mile PR)
  • 2 mile PR 6:50 min/mile
  • 5K PR 7:22 min/mile, 22:53
  • 10K PR 7:32 min/mile, 46:47
  • 10 mile PR 7:57 min/mile, 1:20:06 (hilly, rainy, likely beatable give half PR)
  • Half PR 7:59 min/mile, 1:47:31 (old PR, likely beatable given ran over)
  • Marathon PR 8:43 min/mile, 3:48:22 (likely beatable given ran 26.6) 
For equipment:
  • Long Runs - Nike Vomero 14
  • Easy Runs - New Balance Beacon, Adidas Glide 8
  • Tempo/Hills/Intervals - Nike Zoomfly FK
  • Racing - Vaporfly FK
  • Watch - Garmin Foreunner FR935
  • Music - Mighty Vibe
  • Headphones - Aftershokz Air
  • Foot/Power Pod - Stryd
  • Foot Pod - Garmin
  • Online Running - Zwift 
  • Insole - Currex RunPro high arch (not used for all shoes)
  • Footpod - Stryd, for power, distance, speed
  • Hydration - Naked Running Band - primary, Ultraspire Fitted Race Belt
  • Bottle - Ultraspire UltraFlask 550ml, Hydrapak SF 350ml soft flask
  • Chafing Lubrication - Body Glide, Squirrel Nut Butter
  • Fuel - Spring Nutrition, Huma Plus, Clif Blocs, water
  • Socks - Injinji toe socks
  • Shirts - Varies
  • Pants - Varies
  • Jacket - Varies depending on temperature
  • Rain Jacket - Bonatti Pro WP, Patagonia Storm Racer (older Yellow/Blue version)
  • Vest - Patagonia Houdini, Adidas Terrex

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