| 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 | | 43.43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| NB Trail Minimus (orange) Miles: 11.05 | Vibram Bikilas (green) Miles: 32.38 |
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| Day #108: 4.3 miles of muddy mountain roads downhill to a resevoir and back up again in October Mountain State Forest with Emma. |
| NB Trail Minimus (orange) Miles: 4.30 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 6.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #109: 6.25: warm up, 6 x 800s in 3:56, 3:56, 3:56, 3:55, 3:56, 3:54 with .25 recoveries in between. Mile cool down. 52:58 total. Felt strong and confident. Consistent splits on the 800s. |
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| Day #109: 6.25 miles total, warm up, 6 x 800s in 3:56, 3:56, 3:56, 3:55, 3:56, 3:54, cool down. All in all a refreshing run. Total Time: 52:58.
Large raindrops splatter
the windshield, creating an
aqua jungle gym.
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe!" - Albert Einstein
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| Day #110: 10 miles for Day 110. 1:31:37. Read the first 100 pages of my friend Vanessa's book. So inspired.
Bug guts on the glass,
Motivate my ass to move,
Faster and not be next!
“The unhappiest people in this world, are those who care the most about what other people think.” ― C. JoyBell C.
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 6.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #111: Steady as she goes. 6.5 miles @ 9 minute miles - felt good and relaxed. |
| Vibram Bikilas (green) Miles: 6.50 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 3.38 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #112: 3.38 in 30:00 - getting anxious. 213# weigh in; 40 pushups. |
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Richie's Run 5k (3.11 Miles) 00:27:31 | | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 6.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day 113: 4.75 miles total. 1 mile warm up, 3.1 mi race with my 6th graders. 1 got the under 13 win for boys in 23:30, I ran with Jessie who took the under 13 prize home for girls at 27:31. Went back and ran in my third runner who was struggling as a cool down. (27:31 for the 5k) - 50 miler in CT tomorrow.. Nervous - so I guess I'll carboload!
Mud puddles delight,
Labored breathing, pink faces,
Strain for the finish.
"It's very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not
to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is
against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit."
- George Sheehan PM - another 2 miles relaxed and easy. |
| NB Trail Minimus (orange) Miles: 6.75 |
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