| 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 | | 42.33 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| NB Trail Minimus (orange) Miles: 8.83 | Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 5.00 | Vibram Bikilas (green) Miles: 13.40 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 5.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #156: 3.4 miles at the Boulders; another 2.1 with Emma at the Audubon Society at night. Still too hot and muggy! |
| NB Trail Minimus (orange) Miles: 5.50 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 8.33 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #157: 8.33 miles. 5.1 mile progression run including first 2 miles in 15:23, then .5 speed ups in 3:44, 3:30, 3:18, and 3:06. Cool down 1.1 mi in 9:07 for total of 38:11. Then did 3.23 miles at the Audubon Society up and down Lenox Mountain. Good workout day. Saw a couple red efts. I nearly squished one. Emma got scared by a frog. It was hilarious. Suicide tree frog surprise, curly haired girl runs, arms flailing downhill. Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. - John Muir |
| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 5.00 | NB Trail Minimus (orange) Miles: 3.33 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 4.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #158: 4.1 miles easy in 35:57. First 2 in 17:37, Mile 3 in 8:44, last 1.1 in 9:35. Relaxed and calm. Ready to crank it hard the next three days. Mega workout tomorrow. Working hard for a breakthrough.
Ruby gato fought hard, to ward off the black manx cat. Now she sleeps. Shh! Shhhhhh!
"You must do the things you think you cannot do." - Eleanor Roosevelt
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 9.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #159: 9.3 miles for National Running Day. Key workout today. 1:14:45 (8:02 average pace). 2 mile w/u, 20 x 1 minute "on" and 1 minute "off". In 20 mins of "on" I ran 3.048 mi, good for 6:34 average pace. In the 20 min "off" I ran 2.162 miles, good for 9:15 average pace. 2 mile c/d to finish.
Some days are rough, but
patience is a virtue... breathe
and things are better!
"You can always improve on who you are and how you can become a better person as long as you want to change your overall attitude towards certain things in life." - Mariah Poette |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 miles in 16:00. Was all I could fit in. I have some work to do to get caught up.
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 47:27. Relaxed. Felt good to get a run in after work today. Last two days were absolutely taxing. Getting closer to the end though. Only have to survive until June 25!
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 7.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #162: 7.1 miles in 1:02:14, good for 8:46/mile. Easy and relaxed run. Will rest up for tomorrow's progression run workout.
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