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Location:

Middle Grove,NY,

Member Since:

Nov 01, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Finished two marathons before my 21st birthday this year (5.28.07),
First Marathon - 10/08/06 - Mohawk Hudson River Marathon 4:26:57,
Second Marathon - 5/27/07 - Vermont City Marathon 4:32:xx

Personal Bests:

400 - 1:01 (2004)
800 - 2:16 (2004)
Mile - 5:12 (2004)
2Mile - 11:27 (2004)
5k - 19:44 (2005)
10k 40:46 (11/22/07)
15k - 1:07:40 (11/11/07)
13.11 Half - 1:38:31 (12/9/07)
Marathon 4:26:57 (2006)

Gave up soda starting November 23, 2006. Still going strong.
Eagle Scout with Bronze and Gold Palms (2002)

Biked from Ticonderoga, New York to Old Orchard Beach, Maine in August of 2005 (Total of about 290 miles)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Be able to run more than 3 miles pain free again.
Eliminate processed foods from my diet.
Increased Focus on Core Strength Exercises.
No Eating After 8:00pm!
Get more sleep.
Most importantly, Think POSITIVE!!!

50 MILE and 100 MILE bike rides before the end of the year!

Long-Term Running Goals:

Be able to lace up my shoes and head out the door into my 70s, 80s, and 90s. Would like to do a marathon in as many states and countries as I can.

Break 19 minutes for a 5k
Break 39 minutes for a 10k
Break 60 minutes for a 15k
~~Break 1:40 for a half marathon~~
Break 1:33 for half marathon
Under 3:10:59 in full marathon (*BQ)

QUALIFY FOR AND RUN IN THE BOSTON MARATHON!!!!!

Run a TRAIL Marathon as well as at least one 50 or 100 MILER in my life!

Personal:

"Just Race" - Jonn during Stockade-athon 15k 11.11.2007

"Get out the door and let the run happen." - Sasha

**Trying hard to live up to both of these goals!** Determined to finish more marathons, and hopefully a 50miler one day!

I live in upstate NY. I am the oldest of four kids. I've been running since the spring of 2003 when I decided to shed some extra weight and maybe go out for my high school cross country team. Currently am doing MS in Education. Hope to teach Social Studies one day. I have the most amazing girlfriend ever, and she frequently goes running/jogging/hiking with me. Going to marry her one day :)

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

Sun, Nov 18, 2007

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
8.70	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	8.70

10:00AM - did an easy 6.5 miles on the treadmill.. started reading Nathaniel Philbrick's novel about the Essex; Felt good except that my left quad was a little sore (probably from 3 hours in a car right after running the 11miler yesterday). Overall though, felt relaxed and comfortable enough. Taking the rest of the day off to rake leaves, help with my brother's Eagle Scout Project and then home to study for two tests.

Total Mileage: 6.5 miles Total Time: 51:00 Average Pace : 7:50/Mile

7:30PM - Wasn't feeling too hot, my legs were a little sore, but my brother made a comment about how I looked "fat" in a picture.. so I took it to heart more than I should have I guess. (I'm sure he meant it as a joke, but I was always heavy as a kid and I'm really self-conscious about my weight hate my physical appearance :() SO I hopped on the treadmill and did another 2.2 miles, a little too hard probably for my sore left quad. I am trying to keep the mileage going but need to make sure I take it easier pace tomorrow.

Total Mileage: 2.2 miles Total Time: 18:34 Average Pace : 8:26

Comments

From Paul Ivory on Sun, Nov 18, 2007 at 15:06:43

Benn, in response to your note, I have run 52 or 53 marathons since I turned 50 when I ran my first one in 1997. The fastest course in the country is St. George, Utah, but it is a lottery. I got in 5 years in a row, but have not made the lottery the last 2 years. I did a 3:15:56 back 5 years ago in St. George. The course starts at the 5,240 foot elevation level and drops down to 2,680 foot level elevation, a really fast course. You can see the course elevation map at the link: http://www.stgeorgemarathon.com/race/courseinfo.php Enjoy, Paul

From MichelleL on Sun, Nov 18, 2007 at 22:52:21

Sorry you don't have running partners. It is a help, but if you want us to push you more on the blog, harrass you something fierce, we could oblige!

Don't slack on your miles this week!

From josse on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 00:18:50

Don't let other determin how you fell about yourself. It needs to come from inside. Besides I think you look great in your blog picture, I love the hair. And I think picture add 10 pounds. Your bro is probably jelous of you bulging calf muscles. Self esteem pass it on.

From Brent on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 09:15:13

Benn, impressed you have read about Salazar and Beardsley. Your on the right track with this blog. Lots of great runners and advice.

From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 12:53:46

Benn - how much do you weigh, and how tall are you?

From Michelle on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 16:06:34

Oh kknow Benn Sasha is "weighing" in on your wt. You'll now have the official results without question! (He,He!)

Thanks for the insight from the kids perspective a nice way to look at it too!

I hear you about running partners too, I have had one, once a week for the last two weeks and besides that I'm on my own.... I am mostly jealous of all the other runners that run together, but I also use the time to sort out a lot of things and usually come home with better perspective and such. I also use that time to plan my day and decide what to fix for dinner.... maybe I think too much! Maybe I'd be faster if I'd just get it done? Who knows!

But that is what is great about the blog, everyone keeps us soooo motivated, it really helps! Happy running and Happy Thanksgiving!

From Benn on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 17:15:28

I'm 6'1" just shy of 6'2" and 165 pounds, have been 166 or so for the last 3-4 months.

From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 17:24:07

Your weigh is fine, maybe a bit too high for a runner, but do not worry about it. Just eat healthy, and train, and it will settle down where it should.

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