| 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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| Day #40: One third of the way through the 120 consecutive days of running challenge! 2.3 miles nice and easy in 20:00. Legs were a little sore and heavy after yesterday's 800 workout.
Third o' the way done,
Ain't nothin gon' break my stride.
Keep the head held high!
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 1.18 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #41: 1.18 miles in 10:00. Wimpy, wussy, lazy, but another day done. Stressed about the classroom. Kids come in less than 30 hours, and the room isn't done. Electricians were still in there when I left, no whiteboards or bulletin boards mounted, and just a stack of desks in the center of the room. Can't even get in to hang up crap. So much for the school being prepared!
Pre-student drama,
Stress & Cardiologists,
The fix: Must. Run. More.
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 5.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #42: 5.05 miles in 40:40 including a 1.3 mile warm up, 3 miles at a solid tempo pace in 23:40, and a cool down. Felt really strong and it's just what I wanted before heading off for a pre-school nap. Kids come first thing in the morning, and I finally got into my room. Didn't get home until quarter after 9. I am going to be a tired guy tomorrow.
Sixth graders are weird,
Not short, Not tall, Not old.. young?
I hope they like me.
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 5.05 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #43: 4 miles in 33:51. First day with students. 6th graders are so tiny. Got home and my throat hurts and I am exhausted. Six hour nap and then up to do it again. Got to remember to keep setting aside time for exercise to stay excited and motivated. School is a 1. Family and Health needs to be a 10. Working to fuel my running addiction.
First day's just madness,
Energy back in the school,
Keep on keeping on.
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 2.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #44: 2.5 miles in 20:45, wish I could have done more, but just not feeling it today. Bad headache, lethargic, and already have a sore throat and congestion. Must be school time!
Two sore animals,
Non-chicken soup in order,
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| Day #45: 1 lonely mile. Sore throat and congestion got worse. Passed out from 7 to 10pm last night, then forced myself to get up and jog a mile in about 10:00. That wasn't my favorite mile. Then fell asleep for another 9 hours.
Ever so lonelyyyyyyyyy,
One mile to rule them all,
Just jogging along.
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 7.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day #46: 7.15 miles in a progression run in 1:01:35, good for 8:36/mile. Holy sweatfest, Batman! Started a bit slow, and increased pace every 12 minutes by about 7-8 seconds a mile. Finished with last two miles at 8:00 pace. Now for a day of "corn hole" (never played before), dinner at Sushi Thai, a movie with Emily and our friend Kara, and then ending the night with a bonfire. Need to get up and do a longer-ish run tomorrow. Channeling energy... and... go!
Have you ever sweat
so much your feet squish and squash?
Knee, toe, elbow SWEAT?!
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| Vibram Bikilas (red) Miles: 7.15 |
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