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#52weeks52halfmarathons is done, but I'm keeping the habit alive as I train for Copenhagen Marathon in two months.
Edit: the first half of the run, I felt sluggish and did not catch the wave. But I changed my playlist and made a challenge out of running against the wind, and so I managed to turn things around and make this run fun again.
Happy International Women's Day!!
Distance: 21.73k
Pace: 5'44"#CPH42 in 62 days.
#52weeks52halfmarathons #cph42 #running #mastorundk #everyrunhasapurpose
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A nice and inspirational run with @coachbennett and Shalane Flanagan (in the #NikeRunClub app) through a dark and humid morning.
This was a good one, and even though I did not quite find my rhythm, I had a blast. Kept it easy and increased the effort slightly throughout.
"After winter must come spring
Change, it comes eventually
Everything is everything"Distance: 7.31k
Pace: 5'28"#CPH42 in 73 days.
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This run was supposed to be a celebration.
Instead, it was a series of challenges. Snow, slush, soaked shoes, headwinds, heavy legs, cold, clouds.
I flipped the script. I had done this before. I had chosen to do it. I told myself to enjoy it. I did.
Overcoming a challenge is what makes a win. I struggled, and the run was a series of wins.
#52weeks52halfmarathons COMPLETE!
This was my celebration of #running.
Distance: 23.74k
Pace: 5'39"#CPH42 in 76 days.
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Inspired by @robchapman, I started today's run a little later than usually to get to run in sunshine. It was a good call, as this turned out to be a wonderfully beautiful morning. (It was still horribly cold, though.)
Stage 51 of #52weeks52halfmarathons.
Distance: 21.47k
Pace: 5'35"#CPH42 in 83 days.
Edit: typos
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To mix things up, I took the train to Friheden and ran home this morning.
This turned out to be a difficult one, as most of the pavements and bicycle lanes were covered by a soup of snow, slush, and salt, and underneath it was a layer of ice. I'm not a big fan of #running on slippery surfaces; NO ICE!
A run is a run, nonetheless, and this was good training.
This was also stage 50 of #52weeks52halfmarathons.
Distance: 25.02k
Pace: 5'50"#CPH42 in 90 days.
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Stage 49 of #52weeks52halfmarathons.
This was a difficult run with hard winds and snow blowing; with wind chill, it was a freezing -16°c. So today, I trained endurance. #EveryRunHasAPurpose
Despite (or because of) the low temperatures, this was a beautiful countryside morning. And being able to stay in control and even increase the pace throughout the last 6k (where I ran against the wind) was a major win today.
Distance: 21.68k
Pace: 5'41"#ParisMarathon in 70 days.
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Stage 48 of #52weeks52halfmarathons.
The soundtrack: my Radical Running playlist. It's good for a progressive run. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4G3UFLeVvtttZZNKF7Beft?si=DFxRVecJTaqS3Lx9NdRxwQ&pi=JWvIfsTlQoqzP
Distance: 22.92k
Pace: 5'36"#ParisMarathon in 77 days.
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It was a dark and terribly stormy morning, and to the beat of LCD Soundsystem's "45:33" I did a fartlek:
- 6:00 warm-up
- 2 x 1:30 @ 7/10 effort
- 4 x 1:00 @ 8/10
- 4 x 0:30 @ 9/10
- 4 x 0:15 @ 10/10
- warm-down until I got homeIt was hard, and I got to really push myself, and it was fun, and I look forward to soon do it again.
Distance: 4.97k + some more not registered by the #NikeRunClub app
Pace: 5'15"#ParisMarathon in 79 days. Getting there.
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Because of family plans, I did stage 47 of #52weeks52halfmarathons this morning. It was a bit too icy for my liking, and a streak of red lights broke my rhythm in the beginning of the run - but apart from that, this was a nice break from grading papers.
If all goes well, my weekend run will be a spectacular one. Fingers crossed.
Distance: 21.58k
Pace: 5'52"#ParisMarathon in 86 days.
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A pristine and most beautiful morning. Also a very cold one. But I did a nice long run, stage 46 of #52weeks52halfmarathons.
These days, I play around with the hydration vest I got for Christmas from my mother-in-law. It's a Salomon 12 Adv Skin (recommended by @moelholm, thank you!), and so far I'm most happy with it. But I do look forward to not wearing a reflector vest on top of it...
Distance: 23.5k
Pace: 5'41"#ParisMarathon in 90 days.
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Had a blast with #NikeRunClub's "Worst Advice Ever Run" this morning.
"No pain, no gain."
"If you aren't #running hard, you're hardly running."
"Numbers don't lie."
"Sleep is for the weak."
"You need to run every day."
"Running is boring."@coachbennett, my philosopher of running, humorously shredded all this terrible advice, setting me up for a fun run. It was just what I needed. Thank you.
Distance: 5.60k (306.57k)
Pace: 5'23"#ParisMarathon in 115 days.
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Morning intervals: 8 x 80 secs of various fast paces. Again, mixing things up on speed runs (and in general) was so much fun.
Due to windchill, it felt like -7 celsius out there (this one's for you, @pfernandes). Cold, but nice and clear.
A minor issue with the #nikerunClub app is that it doesn't count the light running I do between the intervals. It is what it is.
Distance counted: 3.92k (total: 188.37k)
Pace: 5'06"#ParisMarathon in 142 days.
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An amazing morning run. It was cold (0 degree C), and it was pitch black when I started, but over the two hours the sun rose and I got to watch the world wake up. I spotted hares and a flock of geese, a young deer just 10 meters from me.
My free trial of #Runna expires now, and I won't move to a paid subscription. #NikeRunClub is better for me.
Week 38 of #52weeks52halfmarathons.
Distance: 22k (total: 147.56k)
Pace: 5'35"#ParisMarathon in 147 days.
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A tempo run in the dark of the morning with The War on Drugs as my soundtrack. Many runners out there. This was a hard run, and it felt good.
I test the #Runna app these days. The guided runs in #NikeRunClub are gold, but I need something to push me a little further on especially long runs. Maybe this is it..?
Distance: 9.63k (total: 80.71k)
Pace: 5'17"#ParisMarathon in 157 days. (Runna, ridicuously, projects my finish time to be 3:45:46. LOL!)
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Friday was Halloween - and this morning, I went on the "Spooky Speed Run" with Count Bænnætt (aka @coachbennett) in the #NikeRunClub app.
At 1k, in the dark and the quite of our small town, I passed a crowd with torches. I think they were on their way to surprise a friend on his birthday, but with John Carpenter synth in my ears it sure was a little spooky.
#ParisMarathon in T minus 159 days.
Distance: 4.98k (total this cycle: 71.08k)
Pace: 5'16" -
My first speed run in ages, I did the "First Fartlek Run" with @coachbennett in the #NikeRunClub app: 17 minutes of alternating pace to push myself (+ 15 minutes to get home). This was hard but fun.
Let's make today count!
#ParisMarathon in T minus 166 days.
Distance: 6.22k (total this cycle: 33.38k)
Pace: 5'13" -
A wholesome morning run with @coachbennett and Andy Puddicombe at the #NikeRunClub.
I am now only a little over 13k away from my goal for this May - namely to run 191.46k in support of The Danish Multiple Sclerosis Society.
https://stoet.scleroseforeningen.dk/indsamlinger/aske-loeber-19146-km-for-sclerose-forskning
Have a good one, everyone!!
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A short and easy morning run to see how I'm doing two days after the Copenhagen Marathon.
The legs are still a bit heavy, but the joy of #running is intact. See you on the next starting line.
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I finished the Copenhagen Marathon in 4:24:28. This is a new personal record.
This race constitutes a substantial personal victory for me. I had a plan, and I executed it. When I was in trouble, I adapted.
My goal: to cross the starting line ✅
My hope: to enjoy the race and finish ✅
My pipe dream: to beat my personal record (4:38:25) ✅Today, I feel very good. Proud and grateful. No sore legs. I might even go for a run...
#running #MastoRunDK #EveryRunHasAPurpose #NikeRunClub #Cph42
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When you turn the last corner of the Copenhagen Marathon, it’s about 0.5km to the finish line. You can see it come closer, and the support from the crowd is massive.
On the homestretch, I couldn’t help but celebrate. Picking up the pace, cheering the crowd, being completely in control.
This was a victorious, emotional, and almost transcendent moment for me.
Every road I had run had led me here.
#running #MastoRunDK #EveryRunHasAPurpose #NikeRunClub #Cph42
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At around 40.5km, as I turned the corner to Østerbrogade and the final stage of the race, I regained control and ran the race I wanted to. Tired, yes, but also energized by the crowd and the fact that I was almost there.
With less that 2km left, I knew I could do this; it’s just the distance from home to my local bakery. I steadily picked up pace, visualizing the final strides, knowing now that I would finish #Cph42 strong.
#running #MastoRunDK #EveryRunHasAPurpose #NikeRunClub
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At around 35km, my stomach began to hurt. Drinking water was a struggle, and energy gels were out of the picture. At some point, I even contemplated “tactical vomiting” to clear my stomach – but I also quickly rejected this horrible idea. For the next kms, I would alternate between #running very slowly and walking. I still knew I would finish, but I was under pressure now.
Things got better. Experience and my mental approach helped me.
#MastoRunDK #EveryRunHasAPurpose #NikeRunClub #Cph42
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Around 30km in, I had to pee. Until now, everything had been smooth sailing, but of course my legs and feet started feeling sore. Still, the execution of my initial race-plan worked A+.
Finally, by the Royal Theater at 33km, there was a toilet. The logistics of getting to it behind a fence were a bit complicated, however, and this took more time than it should have.
Still, I had a good feeling about everything.
#running #MastoRunDK #EveryRunHasAPurpose #NikeRunClub #Cph42
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Around 5km, my colleague Liisa and her fiancé cheered.
At 24km, someone yelled my name – and there was my wife and daughter!! I knew they would come to Copenhagen to support me, but I didn’t expect them this early. What a wonderful surprise. I got a hug, a kiss, and a peeled orange. It was glorious.
At 28km, they were there again. And again at 34km, where they had a peeled banana ready for me (pic is earlier in the thread).
#running #MastoRunDK #EveryRunHasAPurpose #NikeRunClub #Cph42
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The first half of #Cph42 was a celebration. The crowd was amazing. Thank you, Copenhagen!
At 19km, a little girl high-fived me and yelled: “I hope you will win!” Now that is the kind of support you dream of, and it gave me a boost.
Only seconds later, I heard her yell the exact same message at another runner. What has the world come to if you cannot trust little girls cheering at marathons? Still, all was good. Steady pace. Onwards.
#running #MastoRunDK #EveryRunHasAPurpose #NikeRunClub
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For the first long stretch of #Cph42, my #running was just as it should be. Disciplined, my pace on point (6 min/km), my energy intake ran like a clockwork. All according to plan. One stride after another, one song after another in my headphones, one km after another celebrated.
The first 11km, I ran with the 4:20 pacers. But I felt very good and strong (physically and mentally), so I slowly progressed from this group and into the next one.
#MastoRunDK #EveryRunHasAPurpose #NikeRunClub
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I would actively pursue enjoying it and having fun through #Cph42. Long runs are hard, but a positive attitude goes a long way as for the mental game.
So whenever a kid held out her/his hand, I would high-five it. I would fist-bump and celebrate every km passed. I would thank the volunteers who handed out water. I would salute the people in the crowds. I would smile and laugh.
All of this came naturally. I had a blast out there.
#running #MastoRunDK #EveryRunHasAPurpose #NikeRunClub
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Yesterday, I ran the Copenhagen Marathon, #Cph42.
It was my third marathon (after #running two last year). I knew I could do this.
My race-plan was to aim for a consistent pace of around 6min/km, knowing I would likely not be able to keep it up through the entire race. But I would go as far as I could, then take it from there. I would stock up on energy with a gel every 5km and have water or an energy drink at each depot.
#MastoRunDK #EveryRunHasAPurpose #NikeRunClub
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BOOM!! Copenhagen Marathon done and conquered!
The short story: almost all of the race, I was in full control and executed my plan A+; then I had some kms with stomach issues that obviously slowed me down and they were hard; then I overcame it and finished strong. Overall, I truly enjoyed it, and I am most happy, content, and proud of what I just achieved.
I also set a new PR: 4:26:28.
The longer story comes later.
#Cph42 #running #MastoRunDK #EveryRunHasAPurpose #NikeRunClub
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Q: What did it take to get to the starting line of #Cph42?
A: Showing up consistently and a support system.First, according to the statistics of the #NikeRunClub app, I have covered 546 km in around 55 hours since I started my 18-weeks training plan. I was in fair shape before that.
Second, I have received an insane amount of support, not least from my patient family and from the #running community here. You know who you are. Thank. You. So. Much!!!
#MastoRunDK #EveryRunHasAPurpose
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#Cph42 is of course a good occasion for mentioning that this month, I run to raise awareness and funding for the Danish Mulitple Sclerosis Society and research into the illness.
https://stoet.scleroseforeningen.dk/indsamlinger/aske-loeber-19146-km-for-sclerose-forskning (in Danish, but everyone can donate)
#running #MastoRunDK #EveryRunHasAPurpose #NikeRunClub
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For the nerds, here is (some of) my gear and stuff for #Cph42.
Shoes: Nike Pegasus 41
Watch: Casio F-91W
Headphones: Shockz OpenPro Run
Energy: a High5 gel every 5k (mainly citrus and berry flavored)
Guidance: @coachbennett's Marathon Race guided run in the #NikeRunClub app
Music: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6CFyV5lLYoYQEEnmvGlUuY?si=boCDtVBwTqmyCBmlgZyRGQ - The War on Drugs "Nothing to Find" and "Red Eyes" (both studio and live) are instant boosts of energy :-)#running #MastoRunDK #EveryRunHasAPurpose
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Today, I run the Copenhagen Marathon (#Cph42). I've looked forward to this since September.
My goal: to cross the starting line
My hope: to enjoy the race and finish
My pipe dream: to beat my personal record (4:38:25)I think a new PR is realistic, but all bets are off for the last 10k... I don't fear the marathon, but I do respect it.
I'm runner no. 1624. You can follow along through https://copenhagenmarathon.dk/en/ or the app.
#running #MastoRunDK #EveryRunHasAPurpose #NikeRunClub
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Helsingborg Marathon in T minus 26 days.
Not gonna lie: this was a hard run to get through, though never so hard I wanted to quit Hard times come and hard times go, yeah, just to come again.
A stray observation: my time at the half-marathon distance was exactly the same as the finish time in the men's #olympic2024 full marathon. So there is that...
Have a good one, everyone.
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Just a little tip that hopefully helps you have a better run on a sunny day. #coachbennett #everyrunhasapurpose #running #runningtips https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cu2VWnIq0MN/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==
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It's an honor to get to be a (small) part of so many of your running journeys. Cheers to Hannah Flanagan for writing (we need more writers & readers!!) and the guts & strength to get back on new starting lines. See you on the next one! #readmore #writemore #everyrunhasapurpose https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a43757256/nike-run-camp-2023/
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Yes! Of course you can watch Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) on Saturday… live… and for free! It’s my favorite event of the year. Support the sport by watching and cheering on the best high school cross country teams and individuals in the US. LINK TO LIVE STREAM AT END OF POST. #everyrunhasapurpose #supportthesport #runnerspace #NXN #thisisaboutrunning #thisisnotaboutrunning #coachbennett #runnerspace
https://www.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?event_id=13&do=news&news_id=650374 -
Did you know that we have 15K, 20K, 25K, and 30K guided runs in the #NikeRunClub app? Because we do. How do I know that? I made them. Well, Daniel the Engineer helper… a little bit. But the small amount of help that D 2 the E provides is not the point of this message. The point is that if you want to run LONG… I’ll meet you at your next starting line. #everyrunhasapurpose #NikeRunning #running #CoachBennett