| 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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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 104.66 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 19.50 | NB Trail Minimus (orange) Miles: 10.50 | Altra Lone Peak Miles: 5.00 | Vibram Komodo Sport (black) Miles: 24.35 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 17.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 17.00 | Weight: 222.00 | |
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Day 22: 6 miles in 51:30. Ran steady tempo, with a slightly faster last mile. Pleasantly tired at the end. Pushups tonight and some planks/situps. Got to get this girlish figure looking better.
So this is running,
All it takes is all you've got,
Work hard... big payoff.
On a (+) side, i am down 7 pounds since the start of this challenge. I am eating more healthfully and trying to minimize stress. Feeling better and sleeping better. Starting weight was 231, and I weighed in at 224 today. Total Time: 51:30 Total Distance: 6 miles Average Pace: 8:35
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 6.00 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 1.50 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 9.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 9.00 | Weight: 224.00 |
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Day 23: 7 miles with the last three a little faster. Total time was 1:03, good for 9:00/ mile.
Oh sweat, I loathe thee. Yet I adore the feeling Of sweet victory.
Got to get motivated to get at least one more 26+ mile training run in before the 50 miler. Might have to make myself do a long run at Olivia's, as it is pretty good elevation gain, iffy footing, and challenging single track on the way down. I just don't want to embarrass myself too much in the 50 miler. I mean, Anita Ortiz is going to be there after all. Would be nice to have her ONLY beat me by 6 hours or so. Weighed 226# at the start, and 220# at the end. |
| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 7.00 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 8.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 8.00 | Weight: 220.00 |
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Day 24: 4 miles including 6 x 200m @ 6:00 pace (:44 and :45s). Total was 34:30. Felt nice and relaxed, no soreness. Finished it up and then did 75 arm curls with free weights, 60 shoulder lifts, and 75 presses.
Just some 200s
I said as I started them.
And now... humble pie.
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Day #25: 2.5 miles total, 1.5 mile around the block with Emm and Lizz after a really awesome day going to see Sturbridge Village and a huge Revolutionary War reenactment. Just way too damn hot and muggy today. 1 mile after by myself.
If sweat were worth gold,
Then I'd be a millionaire.
Too bad it ain't so!
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 2.50 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 1.50 |
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| Day #26 : just 1 measly mile on the treadmill in 9:38 after watching Usain Bolt run 9.63 and after spending 12 hours at Nonno's house.
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Day #27: 9.5 miles - 14:00 into the first loop at Olivia's Overlook, at the Overlook (high point), a hornet flew up my left nostril and stung me. It immediately swelled up and I starting coughing out mucus and was a sight to see. I continued to push it down the other side as I still had 2 miles to go in the loop. Ran into a group of two dozen coeds that were out on a Kripalu walk of some sort. They must have been scared to see my big sweaty, mucusy lumbering form coming right for them. Still ran one of my fastest loops ever, at 35:00. I came home and iced. When Emm got out of work, I was determined to be vindicated and went back up and around the lookout for another 3.5 miles (41:00 ish), and then did an extended trip around the block with Lizzy and Emm when we got home (36:00). First run in my orange NB Trail Minimus. Love them! Favorite shoes of all time possibly. Total moving time today was 1:52:00.
Ouch! Oh no! A bee
Up my nose! Eek! It stung me!
I guess this means war!
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 2.50 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 2.50 | NB Trail Minimus (orange) Miles: 7.00 |
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| Day #28: 5 miles total including 1 x 400m hill at 15% grade and .85 miles @ 5:40 pace. Holy speed Batman! Now if I could just continue to lose some weight! School starts tomorrow. Boo!
We are all heroes,
In our own rights. We toil for
greatness and success.
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 5.00 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 1.50 |
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| Day #29: 5.5 miles total, including 4 miles at 9:10, 9:00, 8:38, and 8:27.
School started today.
I'm ready to plug away.
Ask me in March though.
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 5.50 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 1.50 |
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Day #30: I have made it 1 month into the 4 month challenge! Ran 5.25 miles in 45:00, good for 8:34/ mile! Getting stronger every day! Only the second day back to school and I have homework tonight - first 107 pages of "Love and Logic". So far about halfway through it, and like it a lot!
Steady, Relaxed, Strong
I'm present in this moment
Eyes on the future.
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 5.25 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 2.00 |
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Day #31: Quick run before going with Emma to see a youth production of "Beauty and the Beast" at the Berkshire Museum. Shouldn't have eaten Panera before hand. Ugh! Did 4 miles in 34:11, good for 8:33/mile. Double jump that tread,
Two hops this time... or just one.
My tummy's rumbly.
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 4.00 |
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| Day #32: 6 miles total in 49:00. Felt really strong throughout. Some big rainstorms came in today, but we got out to take Lizz around the block in between a couple of them after going to NoHo and eating some yummy Noodles's curry soup!
Dark, ominous clouds,
Tornado warnings be damned,
Us kids will still play.
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 6.00 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 1.50 |
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| Day #33: 6 miles total including 1 loop at Olivia's Overlook with Emm and 2.5 miles by myself in 21:15 while she took Lizzard around the block. Highlight today was when a guy sitting on the rock wall asked : "Hey do you mind if I read your bumper stickers?" That made me smile. Today was a tough day. Many of my colleagues went to honor one of our teachers who recently lost her fight with an illness. I couldn't go to the memorial service. Ever since third grade, I have not handled loss/goodbyes/partings well. I do not like the thought of not seeing someone again, and seeing coffins, ashes, etc. is even more unnerving. I thought a lot today about what I would have said if I could see Yvonne again - how things might go, and also thought about what things I might take away from our interactions in the past. Though abrasive and to the point, I respect her desire to see everyone succeed. It resonates not only in our students, but in our mutual friends. I see people striving to do this hard work called "teaching" but also do an even harder work - "learning". I think that we can all do better to strive to learn about our surroundings, our coworkers, our strengths, our weaknesses, our limits, and our dreams. What I learned from Yvonne was to never settle for the status quo. Never stop reaching, never stop pushing. This run's for you, Yvonne. Thanks for opening my eyes and making me see that the only one that can push me towards my goals is me. I wish you could have seen the transformations I am seeking to make in mind, body, and practice.
Life's short; Strive to love Push towards transcendence - Give back. Cherish each sunset.
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 2.50 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 2.00 | NB Trail Minimus (orange) Miles: 3.50 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 5.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #34: 5.1 miles including a 5k by myself in 25:25 and then 2 miles with Emm and Lizz around the block double time.
What if it's a farce?
Pulled towards synthetic freedom,
Me versus the world.
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 5.10 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 2.00 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 7.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #35: 7.13 miles total. 5.13 miles by myself in 45:00 (8:46/ mile) followed by 2 miles quickly around the block with Emma and Lizzard. I feel like I am getting stronger, but weight is still stuck at 219-20#.
Decaf coffee rules, But short shorts tan for the win! Insignificant ramblings.
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 7.13 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 2.00 |
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| Day #36: 5.50 miles total, including the first 4 in 34:03, 8:31 pace. I am getting stronger and faster! Went around the block after dinner with Emmil and Lizzard. Today is my dad's 62nd birthday. He is the best dad in the entire world and I am so fortunate to have him for a role model. To make this week even better, he is retiring on Friday and I get to drive with my wife to go see him and bring him a cake on his Retirement Day!
Fuel: Homemade Guac, Ran Fast. Eggplant and pasta. Now some Dr. Quinn!
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 5.50 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 1.50 |
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| Day #37: 5.50 miles total, first 4 in 33:44, good for 8:26/mile! Then 1.5 miles around the block with Emmalicious and Lizzard-ina.
Knock knock... Great surprise, Rabbit hopscotch 'cross the road, Drool. Ignorant bliss.
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 5.50 |
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| Day #38 - 1 mile in 8:27; Headed to NY to celebrate my dad's 62nd birthday and his retirement day today with Emm and Lizz. Long run tomorrow.
Pittsfield's so crazy,
Drama an baby daddies.
Get me outta' here!
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| Day #39: 5 miles total. Warm up followed by 4 x 800 at increasing effort 80, 85, 90, and 95%. Ran 3:30, 3:18, 3:04 and 2:56. Equal cool downs in between and then cool down to the car.
The fat man runneth,
Legs be kind and swift tonight.
Look! Lights shine on me!
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| Altra Lone Peak Miles: 5.00 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 0.00 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 2.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #40: One third of the way through the 120 consecutive days of running challenge! 2.3 miles nice and easy in 20:00. Legs were a little sore and heavy after yesterday's 800 workout.
Third o' the way done,
Ain't nothin gon' break my stride.
Keep the head held high!
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 2.30 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 1.18 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #41: 1.18 miles in 10:00. Wimpy, wussy, lazy, but another day done. Stressed about the classroom. Kids come in less than 30 hours, and the room isn't done. Electricians were still in there when I left, no whiteboards or bulletin boards mounted, and just a stack of desks in the center of the room. Can't even get in to hang up crap. So much for the school being prepared!
Pre-student drama,
Stress & Cardiologists,
The fix: Must. Run. More.
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 1.18 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 5.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #42: 5.05 miles in 40:40 including a 1.3 mile warm up, 3 miles at a solid tempo pace in 23:40, and a cool down. Felt really strong and it's just what I wanted before heading off for a pre-school nap. Kids come first thing in the morning, and I finally got into my room. Didn't get home until quarter after 9. I am going to be a tired guy tomorrow.
Sixth graders are weird,
Not short, Not tall, Not old.. young?
I hope they like me.
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 5.05 |
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| Day #43: 4 miles in 33:51. First day with students. 6th graders are so tiny. Got home and my throat hurts and I am exhausted. Six hour nap and then up to do it again. Got to remember to keep setting aside time for exercise to stay excited and motivated. School is a 1. Family and Health needs to be a 10. Working to fuel my running addiction.
First day's just madness,
Energy back in the school,
Keep on keeping on.
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 4.00 |
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| Day #44: 2.5 miles in 20:45, wish I could have done more, but just not feeling it today. Bad headache, lethargic, and already have a sore throat and congestion. Must be school time!
Two sore animals,
Non-chicken soup in order,
It's time for a nap. |
| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 2.50 |
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| Day #45: 1 lonely mile. Sore throat and congestion got worse. Passed out from 7 to 10pm last night, then forced myself to get up and jog a mile in about 10:00. That wasn't my favorite mile. Then fell asleep for another 9 hours.
Ever so lonelyyyyyyyyy,
One mile to rule them all,
Just jogging along.
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 7.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #46: 7.15 miles in a progression run in 1:01:35, good for 8:36/mile. Holy sweatfest, Batman! Started a bit slow, and increased pace every 12 minutes by about 7-8 seconds a mile. Finished with last two miles at 8:00 pace. Now for a day of "corn hole" (never played before), dinner at Sushi Thai, a movie with Emily and our friend Kara, and then ending the night with a bonfire. Need to get up and do a longer-ish run tomorrow. Channeling energy... and... go!
Have you ever sweat
so much your feet squish and squash?
Knee, toe, elbow SWEAT?!
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 7.15 |
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| Day #47: 6 miles including 2 at the nature preserve with Emm after my car's serpentine belt busted for the third time. Got it towed and Emm's grandpa graciously let us borrow his car for the rest of the afternoon. That will be the fourth serpentine belt that car's had in 205,000 miles. Ugh! Did 4 miles later by myself in 33:17, good for about 8:20/ mile. My cross country team starts tomorrow. We will see how many little ones I have come out. First day's practice consists of a warm up, 1 mile time trial, stretching, and a cool down. Got to see what they are made of the first day.
Car! Where for art thou?
Thine absence annoys me, ho!
Don't think this is done!!!
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 6.00 |
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| Day #48: 1 mile with my cross country team today. Feels good to see them again. I am hoping for a great year, so long as my runners come back to me! Still waiting on 4 girls that were the core of our team that have yet to show up to practice!
Young runners to train,
Smiles, Gasps, Grunts, Pains for Gains!
Do I have the time?
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| Vibram Komodo Sport (black) Miles: 1.00 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 3.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #49: 3.25 miles total. Finding it hard to run the pace/distance I want to after teaching all day. I need to figure out how to make the kids do more work, how to get a chair in my classroom, and how to focus on the important stuff in life. Shouldn't be too hard now should it?!
Running in the rain,
And putting others to shame,
Hopin' I ain't lame.
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| Vibram Komodo Sport (black) Miles: 3.25 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 7.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #50: 7.1 miles. Have made it 50 days!! Wahoo! Had a great showing for day 3 of practice today. Really nice to see the team coming together and a bunch of guys and gals that just like running! Ran 3.1 miles with the team in 31:00 and then did 4 miles by myself in 32:45. The first 3 were relaxed and the last mile was a nice looking 6:55! Fat boy runneth! (1:03:45 Komodos)
Talking 'bout bacon,
Tenacious middle schoolers,
This is the season!
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| Vibram Komodo Sport (black) Miles: 7.10 |
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| Day #51: 7.5 miles. Ran with my cross country team. Biggest showing yet. 13 runners with still more in the wings. Hoping for a really great season. I have high hopes for both boys and girls teams. Warmed up and stretched at Russell Field. Sent the 5 quick boys out for a run to add some miles and helped the others around the field for a couple laps of jogging/walking/movement. Then joined in a 6 x 150m hill workout with them before jogging back to the school. When I got home I went for another run and did 4 miles in 33:21. Curtis reminded me today that I need to put fuel in the tank to get the calories burning. I have a suspicion my metabolic rate is in the pits right now. Hoping for a better result once I remember/force myself to eat breakfast and lunch. Funniest parts of the practice today were when NC found a baseball and told me he wanted the whole team to sign it and it could be our mascot, and when MC told me "You know Mr. Griffin, we might not all have asthma, but we all have sports-induced wedgies!" Priceless. (1:09:57 Komodos)
Conquering those hills,
Pushing past our comfort zone,
Working hard... Payoffs?
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| Vibram Komodo Sport (black) Miles: 7.50 |
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| Day #52: 5.5 miles total. 2.5 miles very easy out and back to the bridge. Two new runners showed up for the first time. Just wondering where my top 4 girls from last year are. Girls team is dead in the water and they just don't seem to care. My boys team looks fired up and is ready to kick ass and take names. Went to Nonnos afterward and then saw 4 deer up in the field. So cute! Ran 3 miles at home in 24:46 (8:15/ mile). Going to Galway for a day tomorrow to see Harry who started college this week. 48:49 total (Komodos).
Sometimes it's funny,
Only as strong as your five,
Boys rock. Girls seem lost...
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 144.51 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 104.66 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 19.50 | NB Trail Minimus (orange) Miles: 10.50 | Altra Lone Peak Miles: 5.00 | Vibram Komodo Sport (black) Miles: 24.35 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 17.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 17.00 | Weight: 222.00 | |
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