| 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 #82: 6.65 miles; Did Monument Mountain 3.5 miles in the a.m. with Emm in the mist, just like it was four years ago when I proposed there to her. A lot of people out on the trails for a rainy day like today! Then did 3.1 miles by myself later on after grading a set of tests. Did the first mile in 8:31, then next two in 7:04 and 7:03. Total for the 5k was 23:29, about the same pace as last year at Shillelagh Shuffle! Watched Dr. Quinn tonight, but it was a really depressing episode. Not how I wanted to end the day.
Mist encompasses
Echoes of things, sounds unseen.
Existing in fog.
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| Day #83: 6.85 miles; Ran w/u with the xc and then launched them into an 8 x 400 workout. Kept time the first four as they were getting situated, then joined the groups for the last 4. Pushed it hard and ran 1:44 and 1:40 with the girls, and 1:25 and 1:30 with the boys. 2 miles around the block tonight with Lizzard and Emma and then another 2 miles on the dreadmill (which hit 1000 miles tonight!) in 16:51.
Sweat is earned respect. Take notice, give props. Respect! Move scale, damn you! Move!
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| Day #84: 8.5 miles total; Ran 4.5 miles with the cross country team including warm up and cool down, 2 x 1.3 mile out and backs to the bridge, 1 x 400m at 5k pace, and 2 x 250m at mile pace. Then did 2 miles around the block when I got home, followed by another 2 miles by myself in 17:03. All in all a good day. Highlights of practice: when little TC whined "But Mr. Griffin, I mentioned I have a cramp 3 times and you just ignored me!" I responded; "Well what do you want me to do about it? Are you just going to stop?" TC (trying to catch up to me as I speed away), "Well I guess not!" [He picked up the pace]. After the cross country practice, much of which I ran in the 7:30-8:00 pace trying to dart between groups, I was thoroughly drenched. I tried to explain it was liquid courage and pretty awesome, but my runners were grossed out by it. Oh well. Can't win them all. At least it makes it look like I jumped in a stream!
Surge, then surge again.
No rest for the weary, mate!
Does my butt look fat?
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| Day #85: 2 miles; easy in 17:00. Long day at work including getting observed and prepping for the state department to come in. My xc team was awesome tonight at their race. 22 in attendance, 21 started, 20 finished, only one took a wrong turn and admitted it so I had to DQ him. New girls school record and boys top runner was 2 seconds from the school record! Really awesome time. They inspire me. I wish I was more like them.
To run without doubts,
In touch with reality,
This is now my goal.
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| Day #86: 3 miles; just warm up and cool down in the rain with xc today. No time this a.m. to pack my jogging stuff. Made them do hill repeats x 12 and some quick 400s afterwards. Ran another 2 in 16:50 tonight. Need to get in a quality run tomorrow before going on the 3 day professional development. Ugh! No rest for the weary. I need my weekend back!
Puddle stomping fun,
Jump in and out just one time!
To be a kid again!!
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| Day #87: 5 miles before a weekend conference I have to go to for work. Felt really relaxed. 42:00 flat! Woke up fixed my car lights from the ticket last night, oil change, now I have to shower, pack and meet my wife for lunch before heading out this afternoon. Bad news on her front. Just one week after the 2200 dollar root canal, her car needs 700 bucks of work. I am going to switch to Ramen Noodle Diet very VERY soon methinks.
For that one moment
In the middle of the run
You forget troubles.
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| Day #88: 8 miles around the Omega Campus. Went out at 6am for 4miles and got lost but enjoyed the scenic country roads. Spent rest of day in training. Highlight of the run besides making it back alive was seeing 9 deer jump out in front of me, one within 10 feet.
Have you ever thought
Who would win - deer versus you?
I almost found out!
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