hi.

Thanks for visiting my fake tumblr.

This is my home base for running adventures. I’m loosely following the running “architecture” you’ll find here in the years leading up to my big 4-0.

I fell off the running train doing some house stuff and nursing injuries end of 2025 (can finally have friends over at our house after spending 3 years only thinking about it, so still winning, I think).

This site is kind of a virtual accountability buddy birthed in January 2023, last updated Feb 2026.

RACE DAY


Check back on race day for links to:

  • Track me live

  • Text me (I’ll hear it read over my headphones)

avg monthly
weekly breakdown

6 feb
0•0•10•14

22 march
18•20•24•26

30 april
28•30•32•30

38 may
34•38•40•40

45 june
42•45•48•45

50 july
48•50•52•50

53 aug
52•54•55•52

55 sept
54•56•58•54

55 oct
55•57•58•50

44 nov
52•48•42•34

?? dec 
CIM

LB Half Oct 10.

Mesa Feb 14.

CIM Dec 6.

✅ Week of Apr 20: 8 mi continuous easy, negative split last 2 mi.

✅ Week of May 25: 20-min controlled time trial (record avg pace).

✅ Week of Jun 29: 3 × 10 min @ threshold effort, 2 min jog.

✅ Week of Jul 20: 16 mi long run, last 4 mi steady.

✅ Week of Sept 21: 10 mi continuous @ projected marathon pace.

✅ Early Oct: Flat Half Marathon: full diagnostic effort.

✅ Week of Oct 20: 18–20 mi long run with 8–10 mi @ marathon pace.

Threshold Development (PRIMARY FOCUS)

Why: Threshold work is the main lever for performance. Research shows "lactate threshold typically corresponds to 10 mile or half marathon race pace." The goal is to gradually shift LT from ~8:25–8:30 to the high-7:50s by Mesa, without rushing.

Threshold Targets:

  • Aug: 8:15–8:20 pace

  • Sept: 8:05–8:10 pace

  • Oct: 7:55–8:00 pace (supports ~1:41–1:43 half)

  • Nov-Dec: 7:50–7:55 pace

2. Specific Threshold Workouts

Aug–Sept:

  • 20–30 min continuous tempo at 8:10–8:20 pace

  • 3–4 x 2 miles @ 8:10 pace w/ 3 min jog

Oct–Nov:

  • 30–40 min continuous tempo @ 7:55–8:05 pace

  • 3 x 3 miles @ 8:00 pace w/ 3–4 min jog

3. Race Pace Integration

Race pace comes in gradually, after threshold consistency is established.

Progression:

  • Aug: 3–4 mi @ 7:45–7:50 (marathon pace feeler)

  • Sept: 5–6 mi @ 7:45 pace

  • Oct 6–8 mi @ 7:38 pace (goal HM pace, aligned with Mesa target MP)

4. Speed Maintenance

  • Every 10–14 days: 6–8 x 400–800m @ 7:15–7:25 pace (equal jog recovery)

  • Purpose = keep neuromuscular sharpness, not grind fitness. Skip if recovery lags.

races & race recaps

up next

10.10.2026 LB Half Marathon

recaps/past races

Deferred: CIM, Mesa Marathon (not feelin it)

11.9.2025 Santa Barbara Half

3.16.2025 LA Marathon recap

2.23.2025 Ventura Marathon PR attempt

11.16.2024 Revel Big Bear HALF? Marathon more

7.28.24 San Francisco Marathon recap

3.17.24 Los Angeles Marathon recap

1.21.24 Rose Bowl Half Marathon recap

1.7.24 Griffith Resolution Half recap

11.26.23 Space Coast Marathon 🚀 recap

10.29.23 Marine Corps Marathon recap

want to run together? let me know!