| 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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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 109.56 |
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| 2009 Cycling Mileage Miles: 109.56 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 31.00 |
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1:15 PM - It was a bit nippy out there; Temps in the mid 40s. Sunny and blue skies though. We had a lovely Easter with Rocco, Su, Emma, my Aunts Mary, Jane, Debbie, and a lot of their families up here. Probably abou 15-20 people in all. Needed to go work off some turkey. Emmy had to go to work today, so I saw her off and then went for a bike ride while they all went to the mall to go shopping. Had a good ride. Went down Jockey Street into Charlton, then over into West Charlton. All in all a nice ride. No other bikers out there because of the wind I suspect. But I had a blast :). I feel like I am going to be able to do the century next month!! I'm just glad I didn't get carried away like Dorothy today! Phew! Time for a shower and tea and then mucho homework!
Total Time: 1:49:00 Total Distance: 31 miles Average Speed: 17.1 mph |
| 2009 Cycling Mileage Miles: 31.00 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 78.56 |
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8:40 AM - Sunny and temps in the low 40s when I started, warming up though and it is now about 62 or so. Gorgeous day today for sure! Started off solo ride 53 miles in about 3:03, hit the 50 mile mark in 2:49, ten seconds off my PR I believe. A lot of farmers out getting the fields ready today as I cruised through Galway, Charlton, Burt Hills, Ballston, Scotia, Glenville and back. Then swung by home. Told my mom to expect me home at 12:00 and I pulled in at 11:57 right when she was in the middle of leaving a message on my phone about where I was. Funny! Went riding with her and my youngest brother Harry to the Pizza Etc. place in Saratoga, about 13-14 miles each way. Stopped there and met our friend Kyle and my other brother Jonny and we had lunch, then biked home. I'm pooped! Still struggling to get all of my final unit plan stuff together. Going to get a shower and a quick nap and then try to do 1-2 more lessons. Ick. So blah. But at the same time I'm anxiously looking forward to my century ride which I am doing on May 2nd!! On a special note, today is six months since I proposed to Emmy and she said yes! Happiest day of my life! So lucky to have her as mine! :)
Total Time: 4:48:43 Total Distance : 78.56 miles Average Speed: 16.3 mph
Notes: next time remember sunscreen. Some sunburning on knees, calves, hands, and face. Total bottles drained 4: 96 oz plus a cup of coffee and cup of iced tea at lunch. Foods on the ride; 2 granola bars and a pack of gummies. |
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| 2009 Cycling Mileage Miles: 109.56 |
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