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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
Running MilesSwimming YardsBike Miles
19.400.000.00
Vibram Five Fingers KSO Miles: 8.80Brooks Addictions 8 - #3 Miles: 10.60
Night Sleep Time: 21.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 21.00Weight: 0.00
Running MilesSwimming YardsBike Miles
4.550.000.00

1:30 PM - Crazy go nuts wind today. It had to be 50mph or so. Knocked over the grill outside. Afraid trees might fall on our head, Emmy and I went to the gym. I ran in my Vibrams while she did the elliptical and rowing machine. Then she helped show me around the weight room a bit. I need to get in the habit of trying to go to the weight room at least monthly lol. The run was good. Only one or two other people in the whole gym. I eased into the run because of yesterday's long run. Legs were remarkably pretty in tact! A little soreness in the left leg but feels better now. First two miles were done about 9:13 pace, and then I decided to test my speed/endurance I started opening up on the treadmill and ended up running the third mile in 6:34!! Then I scaled back some and ran the last 1.55 miles slower. Felt really good.

Total Time: 37:53 Total Distance: 4.55 miles Average Pace:  8:19

Vibram Five Fingers KSO Miles: 4.55
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 0.00
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Running MilesSwimming YardsBike Miles
3.600.000.00

6:00 PM - Not as windy as yesterday and warmer. Partly sunny and temp around 54 at the start. Went with Emm to Burbank Trail across from Olivia's  Lookout. Just needed to get rid of some stress. Found out two more coworkers won't be there next year, but there are openings now and the principal told me he "expected a letter of interest and resume" to be submitted. Got to get on that at some point. Ran the loop pretty hard. Only walked up one really steep incline. On the way down, really hammered. Tried to keep up with Emmy and felt pretty strong and just went... Almost took her out at the corner by the bridge at the pond. Finished and it was good enough to relieve some stress. Felt good to get in a nice hard run with Emmy despite being kind of tired and "blah". Going to go see Open Mic night maybe tomorrow with Emmy.

Total Time: 34:06 Total Distance: 3.6 miles Average Pace:  9:28

Brooks Addictions 8 - #3 Miles: 3.60
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
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Running MilesSwimming YardsBike Miles
4.250.000.00

6:00 PM - Went to Olivia's lookout. Cool in the mid 40s and overcast. Wanted to try wearing Vibram FFs on the course.. verdict is in - not a good choice. Too many rocks and roots, especially on the downhills. Really roughed up my feet.  Could only manage a loop in close to 38 minutes, quite slow. Then went on the road and did about .55 miles downhill @ 9:00ish pace, turned and found my second wind. I really have the strength for uphills now. Steadily increased pace and by the time I got to the top of the rise where the parking lot was I was cruising hard at 6:55 pace. Good way to end the run. Came home. I feel bad because I am gone each morning by 6:40am and don't get home until 5:30ish or so at night.. then have to go running.. in bed by about 9. I think Emm misses me. I know I miss her!!!

Total Time: 47:00 Total Distance: 4.25 miles Average Pace:  11:03

Vibram Five Fingers KSO Miles: 4.25
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
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7.000.000.00

5:15 PM - Sunny and humid, temp around 78. Had planned on doing my long run today as Emm and I are gone all weekend to Boston to help our awesome friend Missy paint and move into her new condo she just BOUGHT!! Started the run and legs felt dead in the water. Had been on my feet for 6 hours of teaching with only one 27 minute "free" time today which I spent calling a place about a field trip for the kiddos. Was just exhausted. Still managed 7 miles on trails however.

Total Time: 1:12:00 Total Distance: 7 miles Average Pace:  10:17

Brooks Addictions 8 - #3 Miles: 7.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Running MilesSwimming YardsBike Miles
19.400.000.00
Vibram Five Fingers KSO Miles: 8.80Brooks Addictions 8 - #3 Miles: 10.60
Night Sleep Time: 21.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 21.00Weight: 0.00
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