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Location:

Pittsfield,MA,

Member Since:

Jul 02, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

 

 

  •  2006 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon (NY)
  • 2007 Vermont City Marathon (VT)
  • 2011 BPAC 6 Hour Run (NY)
  • 2011 Mind the Ducks 12 Hour (NY)
  • 2012 Maple Leaf Indoor Marathon #1 (IN)
  • 2012 Maple Leaf Indoor Marathon #2 (IN)
  • 2012 BPAC 6 Hour Run (NY)
  • 2012 Mind the Ducks 12 Hour (NY)
  • 2012 Memorial Day Marathon (MA)
  • 2012 Around the Lake 12 Hour (MA)
  • 2012 Hancock Shaker Village 50 (MA) 
  • 2012 Bay State Marathon (MA)
  • 2012 First Descents Marathon (DE) 
  • 2013 Maple Leaf Indoor Marathon #1 (IN)
  • 2013 Maple Leaf Indoor Marathon #2 (IN) 
  • 2013 Circular Logic Marathon (IN)
  • 2013 Lake Waramaug 50M (CT)
  • 2013 BPAC 6 Hour Run (NY)
  • 2013 Ragnar Cape Cod Ultra Team (MA) 
  • 2013 Memorial Day Marathon (MA)
  • 2013 Relay For Life No. Berkshire (MA)
  • 2013 Ragnar Adirondack Ultra Team (MA)
  • 2013 BayState Marathon (MA)
  • 2013 One Day At the Fair Marathon (NJ)
  • 2013 West Palm Beaches Marathon (FL)
  • 2014 Arena Attack XL Center Marathon (CT)
  • 2014 Maple City 6-Pack Marathon #1 (IN)
  • 2014 Maple City 6-Pack Marathon #2 (IN)
  • 2014 Maple City 6-Pack Marathon #3 (IN)
  • 2014 Maple City 6-Pack Marathon #4 (IN)
  • 2014 Maple City 6-Pack Marathon #5 (IN)
  • 2014 Maple City 6-Pack Marathon #6 (IN)
  • 2014 Circular Logic Marathon (IN)

 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 3:59:18 (1/25/14)
  • 50 miles 11:44 (5/14/11)

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:

200 miles @ 72 Hour Race in May

Under 200 #

Sub 4:00 Marathon

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

QUALIFY AND RUN IN THE BOSTON MARATHON.

Personal:

I am 27.  Have done 33 marathons and ultras. Really trying to get in shape to get back to running the miles I want to. I love to read and worked for four years in a bookstore. I like to keep track of the books I read. Currently I work as a 6th & 7th grade history teacher at the only charter school in Berkshire County, as well as serve as the coach for the cross country team! Been experimenting as a pescatarian (eating only fish) since August 10, 2011. 

 

Just earned my Master's Degree in Adolescent Education for Social Studies. I have the most wonderful WIFE in the entire world.. EMMA! October 16, 2010

Run when you can, walk when you have to, crawl if you must. Just never give up! - Dean Karnazes -

We are all teachers and we are all students in this sport. - Dean Karnazes -

The simple act of putting one foot in front of the other and moving forward at an accelerated rate can be one of life's greatest - and simplest - pleasures. ~Dean Karnazes 

"Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, your values become your destiny." - MK Gandhi 

"The marathon mercilessly rips off the outer layers of our defenses and leaves the raw human, vulnerable and naked. It is here you get an honest glimpse into the soul of an individual. Every insecurity and character flaw is open and on display for all the world to see. No communication is ever more real, no expression ever more honest. There is nothing left to hide behind. The marathon is the great equalizer. Ever movement, every word spoken and unspoken, is radiant truth. The veil has been obliterated. These are the profound moments of human interaction that I live for." - Dean Karnazes 

 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Vibram Five Fingers KSO Lifetime Miles: 367.52
Vibram Komodo Sports (yellow) Lifetime Miles: 570.38
Vibram Bikilas (red) Lifetime Miles: 655.87
Vibram Bikilas (blue) Lifetime Miles: 414.89
Altra Lone Peak Lifetime Miles: 155.19
Lizzy Miles 2012 Lifetime Miles: 58.60
Vibram Komodo Sport (black) Lifetime Miles: 195.60
NB Trail Minimus (orange) Lifetime Miles: 101.74
Altra Instinct (grey) Lifetime Miles: 389.78
Vibram Bikilas (red #2) Lifetime Miles: 10.60
Vibram Bikilas (green) Lifetime Miles: 230.05
Altra Adams Lifetime Miles: 2.00
Merrell Road Glove Lifetime Miles: 46.11
Race: Benn's Longest Treadmill Run and Longest Training Run Ever! (23.1 Miles) 04:23:49
Running MilesSwimming YardsBike Miles
23.100.000.00

10:45 AM - So I ran 23 miles on the treadmill! Blustery and snow outside. Emm went to Boston this a.m. to spend time with her two best friends. I decided that since I did not get in a long run last week, it was time. I had in the back of my mind the idea to push myself. I have never gone farther than I did two weeks ago 18.25 miles in training. I got on the treadmill and popped in a disc of Season 1 : MacGuyver. Watched four episodes. I had 2 x bananas, 2 x fiber one granola bars, and 5x water bottles. Had 4 salt stick capsules as well. Felt amazing. Did the first 21 miles in 4:03:49, and then later, put on the Vibrams and did 2.1 miles in 20:00. Felt so great today! Did my longest treadmill run ever AND my longest training run ever!

Total Time: 4:23:49 Total Distance: 23.1 miles Average Pace: 11:25/ mile 

Vibram Five Fingers KSO Miles: 2.10Brooks Addictions 8 - #4 Miles: 21.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Brent on Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 19:25:27 from 76.8.201.223

Master Benn, does this mean now 100% doing the marathon next month? Good work, takes mental toughness to last that long on Milly.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

From Derunzo on Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 19:26:11 from 98.229.131.173

Nice run.... long time on the mill!

From Dan on Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 19:28:12 from 24.209.83.20

That's a whole bunch of tm miles. Congrats!

From LBC on Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 18:04:22 from 24.60.118.40

oh Benn... you are a crazy one! Poor Ruby must have been lonely.....

From Benn Griffin on Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 19:39:56 from 96.233.182.114

haha she actually came in from time to time to watch me :D Then as soon as I got off it and grabbed a shower I came out and she was sprawled out on the treadmill waiting for me to come back. She's been hanging out with me all weekend because Emm's in Boston.

Thanks everyone - trying to get in shape for the Mind the Ducks 12 hour race!

From saamijeff on Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 20:13:15 from 66.230.114.250

Nice job! Mental toughness in spades to do that long on the treadmill. Don't think I have ever managed much over 2 hours myself. Glad to see you running injury free.

From Kelsey on Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 07:55:59 from 24.49.31.90

Wow great job, that's some motivation!

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