Goal paced runs are no mean to be easy. In fact, they are in the running schedule to train the body to run at a particular pace and intensity. They are “race specific” workouts that help your muscles, mind, and mechanics find that rythm. I enjoy these runs yet I find them very challenging at the same time. Yesterday was no different than normal, it was a tough workout. I finished the run very well and felt pretty good for most of the miles. The miles in the first hour seem to alway be my hardest and once I break the one hour mark it is as though things ease up and get better. I fall into a state of being like a machine and it is more automatic rather than forced.
It amazes me that I can even run this fast for this many miles. It is still foriegn to me that it is possible. I feel like I am sprinting. I learn that I can keep going regardless of breathing and body sensations. It is amazing to me. I am always so proud when I accomplish one of these runs. It is funny that even the the first hour is harder, I tend to think that I can do a marathon at this pace no problem. Then, as I near the end of the run, I start to think a little differently and that a marathon at this pace would be a big challenge.
Anyway, 15 miles at a 7:34 pace put me at a finishing time of less than 2 hours and I burned 2100 calories. Pretty good for the days activity and it didn’t take me all day to do it so that is nice
My angle on weight loss 
Wow! This is the first time I’ve ever visited your blog and I just have to say I am so impressed by you. Great job!
Thanks for visiting. Also, your most recent post is great. I have had that same thing happen to me
That is fricken amazing! I hope you gave and continue to give yourself mad props for that one. Or whatever it is the kids are saying these days.
Mad props is what I will give Justrun. 🙂
Great work Superman!!!
Thanks for your encouragement Kim
Whoa! 15 miles @ 7:34 mpm. Not bad at all. Good post. Found you via “Mile By Mile”.
Hi bob. I have read many of your comments over there at that blog. The ringmaster is great isn’t she. Thanks for the comment and visit
15 miles at 7:34? That is an amazing pace!!
How did you start running? (Did you follow a specific program? Or just start running?)
Jac. I started running using Jeff Galloway’s book on Running. I trained for my first marathon with his approach and finished many more. I still use his run walk approach especially for ultra-marathons. i started running after I lost 60 pounds.
🙂 I’m glad you and Bob found each other!
Great pace, Jason! I know you didn’t write the post to brag, but wow! Great pace workout–to maintain a tough pace for that length of time is an intense mental workout, too. Kudos for that!
Thanks ringmaster. Running faster is soo much harder fo me. Mentally challenging it is!!! 🙂
Wow, I’m impressed!!! 15 miles at 7:34 is pretty good. Well, I probably can’t do that!!! And an other WOW for loosing 60 pounds!!!! Good onya!!!
Congratulations on your progress. This is so inspirational!
Thanks a lot deborah