Running With Pepper

December 30, 2024

15% off for Fast Running Blog members at St. George Running Center!

Location:

Falls Church,VA,USA

Member Since:

Mar 02, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

2010 Ocean City Half Marathon: 1:41:49

2008 Marine Corps Marathon - 3:40:59

2009 Clarksburg 5k - 20:05

2008 Jingle all the way 10k - 42:36

2009 Cherry Blossoms 10 Miler - 1:14:43

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run a sub 3:20 Marathon

Run a 1:30 half marathon

Ensure my heart doesn't explode while running, biking, hiking, and exercising. Live long and prosper.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep on running and not become a lard-a$$.

Personal:

Pepper is my dog, thus my namesake. Used to run quite fast in the USMC (15:30 3 miles was my best) but stopped running when I got out. Now, it's much tougher and I generally cycle more than I run. However, I still compete in races because it's run and I can be a wee bit competitive.

Favorite Blogs:

Click to donate

to Ukraine's Armed Forces

Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Wed, Jun 11, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
5.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.00

Ran before lunch while I was at work today. The heat is still there, as it was about 83 degrees, but the humidity is all but gone. It's so much easier to run when you're not running in soup. Ran 5 miles on a pretty hilly course (Custis Trail), taking the first half to warm up. During the second half, I was moving pretty well and finished in 38:11. I felt really good and could have gone further but don't want to push is as I continue my mileage building. Still planning on heading out to Old Rag on Saturday and maybe Robertson Mountain afterward (Thanks Lucia!). It looks like it's going to be a solo hike as I can't seem to find anyone to go, and Pepper isn't allowed out ther according to the hiking book I have. Doggie Discrimination! Well...back to work...

(Brooks Infinitis 154.7 miles)

Comments

From Lucia on Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 13:33:36

Man, you're on a roll!

I did those two hikes on Christmas eve and the views were fantastic - such a special place.

Any interest in a lunchtime run by the Rosslyn Bridge/C&O Canal tomorrow or Friday? I'm trying to get my co-workers out and about, to no avail... Looks like your office is much more athletic!

From Aaron-PSU on Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 13:44:07

I'm looking forward to getting those hikes in...really looking forward to it.

I wouldn't be opposed to running the Bridge/Canal tomorrow. Friday is a no-go as I have the day off, but tomorrow is good with me. What time would you want to run. I could meet you down on the Georgetown side of the bridge.

My office is pretty much made up of former military folks (retirees, others) and most of them were in the Special Operations Community (Navy SEALS), so yes, they are quite atheletic.

From Lucia on Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 13:56:22

I'm thinking around noon - would that work for you? I'm worried I won't be able to keep up with you though... you're getting really fast!

From Aaron-PSU on Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 15:34:16

Noon would work for me. Don't worry about speed...We can run at the pace of your choosing.

From Lucia on Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 16:21:59

Cool - noon at the bridge, on the Georgetown side then? Look for the girl wearing running attire with an Argentine accent.

Check it out, from the Pacer's newsletter:

Receive a free pair of Balega socks when you join Pacers at one of the following community fun runs:

Thurs., June 12: 7pm at Pacers Arlington (3100 Clarendon Boulevard)

I'm thinking tomorrow will be a double day for me! Free socks!

From Aaron-PSU on Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 19:46:49

Great. Georgetown side of the bridge at noon works for me. Look for the guy wearing blue running shorts, a grey running shirt...running shoes...etc...no accent.

i may have to do the fun run thing...although I usually have to get home to take Pepper out after work. Dang...what a troublesome decision to make.

Add Your Comment.

Keep it family-safe. No vulgar or profane language. To discourage anonymous comments of cowardly nature, your IP address will be logged and posted next to your comment.
Do not respond to another person's comment out of context. If he made the original comment on another page/blog entry, go to that entry and respond there.
If all you want to do is contact the blogger and your comment is not connected with this entry and has no relevance to others, send a private message instead.

Debt Reduction Calculator

Featured Announcements

Most Recent Entries:

New Kids on the Blog
(need a welcome):

Lone Faithfuls
(need a comment):