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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
Mon, May 25, 2009
Running MilesSwimming YardsBike Miles
0.000.0051.12

7:25 AM - Sunny and blue skies temperature of about 44 degrees at the start and 75 at the end. Went biking before the Memorial Day parade in Galway this morning. Did about 31 miles followed by another 20 after the parade was done. The parade is always good because you see just how many people there are in this small town. It seems that every person in the town shows up for the festivities. Sometimes a bit weird though when you run into half the people you graduated high school with. Kind of like a mini reunion.

Funny thing at about mile 6 this morning, going up a hill and two deer jump out of the woods onto the road and just freeze. This was my maiden voyage with my new rims that I bought last week so I wanted to test them out. They are really quiet though and smooth riding. I had to scare the deer off the road so they wouldn't charge me by clearing my throat really loudly. Saw a couple other bikers out there. None waved back when I greeted them.. humbugs!

Biked into Charlton and back for the first half, then up around Galway Lake (big mistake. The roads up there are so bumpy and uneven!). Coming down into the village, I was speeding, going 38 in a 30 oops! Then I was drafting off a Ford Ranger pickup and look over on the left, and theres four police officers chatting probably about doughnuts and coffee. Luckily for me they didn't pull me over! Biked to my house, and then went around the block for the last 5.5 miles. Kind of funny that in the country to go around the block you have to drive that far!

Emma and I had a yard sale at her house on Friday and Saturday and sold a lot of stuff. All the profits are going into the wedding fund. We're going to try to sell more stuff next weekend too! So far total profits to date: $892.20!!!

Total Time: 2:51:43  Total Distance: 51.12 miles  Average Speed: 17.9mph

2009 Cycling Mileage Miles: 51.12
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Brent on Mon, May 25, 2009 at 22:24:26 from 76.8.201.223

Howling commando, speeding ticket on a bike, wow, impressed. You had more profits at a yard sale that most people make in a week. Nice riding on the bike, I just spent three hours getting a bike rack rigged for my truck. Finally, Sylvie gave me the best idea, got er done.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From MichelleL on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 00:16:51 from 71.219.40.17

Way to rack up those miles.

I hear bikers can be real snobs :)

Hey you can almost buy a bike with $892, and my whole wedding (minus ring) cost that much.

From The Howling Commando on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 07:58:18 from 72.224.24.41

Thanks Brent I am pricing a bike rack for my car with Emmy. THE one I have now belonged to my grandpa back in the 60s or 70s!!

Michelle - Thanks! Yeah I've heard that too, that's why Im' trying to undo the stereotype, I always wave and say "Good morning! Good afternoon!, How are ya? etc etc". We actually bought Emmy a bike of her own two weeks ago as an early birthday present and its in the shop getting fixed up right now! As for weddings I don't know. We are going to have about 100 people there and I think the biggest expense is for the venue and the food itself!

From MichelleL on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 08:30:10 from 71.219.40.17

Our venue was free-that helped.

We bought me a gorgeous wedding gown that was used - that helped.

And it was 13 years ago (our anniversary was Saturday!). That helped too.

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