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Setting a New Benchmark: Running a Mile Time Trial

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 by Brian Rock
Runners starting a mile time trial race.

Yesterday, I outlined the 5k training block that I had planned for the winter. The first step in this plan was to run a mile time trial and use the results to set my training paces. Well, this morning I woke up bright and early and I set out to run that time trial. It … Read more

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Lessons from a Half Marathon Time Trial: Don’t Go Out Too Fast

November 11, 2020November 2, 2020 by Brian Rock
Two feet, with white running shoes, and a tired runner sitting down.

When I started running again earlier this year, my goal was to survive until the end of the year without getting injured and (hopefully) run a half marathon. Well, I made it to the fall injury free. And last weekend, it was finally time for the half marathon time trial that I had put on … Read more

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