| 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 | | 53.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| Vibram Komodo Sports (yellow) Miles: 25.36 | Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 27.64 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 230.00 | |
| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 6.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 9:00 AM - It has been increasingly difficult to balance work/home life and get in the runs I need to. It makes me feel better when I get a run in, but I can't enjoy my runs unless they are at night when it is my time. When I typically try to run in the morning, I have a million things running through my head about school. Hopped on the treadmill for an easy one hour run on Satan's highway. Read another 40 pages of Geoff Williams's book. Going to finish tonight and then either another biography of Lincoln or perhaps Champlain. Hoping to get in a nice long run tomorrow while Emm is at work. Only 20 more pounds to lose until I will feel confident enough to run outside! Total Time: 1 hour Total Distance: 6.5 miles Average Pace: 9:14 |
| Vibram Komodo Sports (yellow) Miles: 6.50 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 14.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10:00 AM - Projected high of 86 in Pittsfield today (same as Boston). I am happy that I had an air conditioner put in last week! I dropped Emmy off at 930 for work and then rushed home to change and hop on the treadmill. I found that even though I wasn't outside, running today was just as difficult. I instead focused on maintaining a Mind the Ducks like pace with a little jogging for 20-25 mins, followed by a half mile or mile of walking. Felt pretty good by the end of it. Was nice to see the Kenyans sweep 1-2-3 and Hartmann sneak up for fourth. What a day full of comebacks all around! Most of my friends that ran the marathon ended up running 30 minutes slower than they intended. I am dedicated to qualifying for Boston in two years. I need to get the weight and diet under control, and get back to running 40 mpw before I start a program. One day I shall run Boston! Total Time: 2 hours Total Distance: 11.1 miles Average Pace: 10:49 9:00 PM - After dinner and errands Emm and I wanted an exercise date. I popped on an episode of "Border Wars" as she had mentioned she had wanted to see it. I took my glasses off and just focused on form. First mile was 9:57, second was 8:44, and final was 7:39. Really banged out the last one. Total Time: 26:20 Total Distance: 3 miles Average Pace: 8:47 |
| Vibram Komodo Sports (yellow) Miles: 11.10 | Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 3.00 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 230.00 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 4.26 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10AM - Morning Run today - Dropped Emma off at work and came home and changed. Did the first 2 miles in 17:13, and then eased into 3 x hill repeats (each about .25-.3 in length). Cooled on home. Felt pretty darn good. More exercise and some pushups and sit-ups to come later tonight. It's commitment time! Total Time: 37:13 Total Distance: 4.26 miles Average Pace: 8:44/ mile |
| Vibram Komodo Sports (yellow) Miles: 4.26 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 6.77 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 1:30 PM - Dropped Emmy at work and went grocery shopping. Going to make grilled squash and zucchini on the grill and some portabellas. Wanted to go for a run and was feeling okay. Did a 55 minute Power 90 Kempo X workout this morning around 9am with Emm. My legs were a bit sore after that though. Hopped on and tried to go about 15 seconds faster per mile. Ended up going a solid hour and did 6.77 miles. Felt great! Total Time: 1:00:01 Total Distance: 6.77 miles Average Pace: 8:52/ mile |
| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 6.77 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 5.26 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 9:50 AM - Decided to get some speed and do a tempo run. Tempo Run - did 15 minute warm up, 5 mins at 8:35 pace, 5 mins at 8:00 pace, 5 mins at 7:38 pace, and then 6 minutes at 7:00 pace. Did a 10 minute cool down afterwards. Felt really great. BPAC 6 Hour race one week from Sunday! Felt really great overall and I feel pleasant and refreshed. I think that they key for me will be consistency. It is hard to get runs in during the work week. I am thankful it is break this week! Total Time: 45:00 Total Distance: 5.26 miles Average Pace: 8:33 |
| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 5.26 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 10.11 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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11:00 AM - Emm did not have to go into work until 2:45 this afternoon. I offered to go hiking with her. We went to Olivia's Lookout - one of the toughest trails but one of my favorites. They've done a lot of work since I was last here last summer; lots of trail maintenance, new signs; I am always wary of trail maintenance. While it generally improves the trail, it also makes it more inviting. I know that two years ago I did a 3.5 hour long run in the woods here and didn't see a soul. Today we saw 4 different people :-\. Power hiking I think hurts more than running! Splits were: 17:08 (uphill); 15:24 (half uphill), 17:14 (half uphill). Max was 7:43/ mile on a brief 20 second downhill run as it was impossible to walk. Total Time: 52:00 Total Distance: 3.5 miles Average Pace: 14:51/ mile 4:30 PM - After going to the library and returning a book I read this morning cover to cover about a Dutch explorer in Mohawk territory (1634-35), I went for a run. My right calf was a little sore from the tempo run the other day, but other than that I felt really great. Hoping that I can continue consistent training as we go back to school. Have to make an effort to make it so. Really putting in the miles this week. This will be my best week since 2007! Total Time: 60:00 Total Distance: 6.61 miles Average Pace: 9:05/ mile Today was pretty much a perfect day. I woke up, celebrated Lizzy's 1st birthday with Emmy; it is amazing how difficult it is to snap a picture of her! After breakfast with my girls, I helped Emmy clean and did dishes and cleaned the kennel. Then we went for an hour hike at Olivia's Lookout. Before we left, while Emm was getting ready, I read a book, cover to cover (see the George O'Connor book on the left). One hour hike and then came back and had lunch with Emmy - grilled cheese. Brought her to work, returned the library book, and then ran for an hour (6.61 miles). Now doing 3 loads of laundry and watching "Braveheart" until I go to pick up Emmy from work. Maybe starting another book tonight. Quite possibly one of the best days ever. 
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| Vibram Komodo Sports (yellow) Miles: 3.50 | Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 6.61 |
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| 12:00 PM - Woke up this morning and did a load of dishes, swept the floor, then did 2 loads of my laundry, and helped Emm start hers. Emm decided to take a bath so I went jogging. It's overcast and in the high 50s or 60s out. Nice weather. Looking like weather for next Sunday in Buffalo is an overnight low of 42, and a high of 58. I won't need spandex this year! Going to be a really nice race, I can feel it already. Today's run puts me at 53 miles of running for the week - haven't done this in training since 2007! If only it were spring break every week. I am going to redouble my efforts going into the last few months of school though to make training a priority. School can wait. Work can wait. Running can't. Did the first 4 miles at about 9:15 pace, and then did the last two miles in 7:56 and 7:58. Total Time: 52:03 Total Distance: 6 miles Average Pace: 8:41/ mile |
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| Vibram Komodo Sports (yellow) Miles: 25.36 | Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 27.64 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 230.00 | |
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