| 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 #89: 3.1 miles after getting back from the training in New York. Ran it in 25:50. Felt pretty good. Left calf a little sore, but yesterday was a hard day of running. More miles to come tomorrow if I finish all my school work.
Streaking: Yae or Nae?
I feel stronger... and swifter.
14 til the 'thon!
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| Day #90: 7.5 miles; 3 months! I've made it 75% of the way through the challenge! Started with 4 miles by myself in 33:40 - Felt really relaxed. Was nice to be able to get into school for five hours this morning to get some work done. Then went to Lenox and hiked Lenox Mountain after Emma got out of work at 4. All in all an okay day. Getting excited and nervous for the two races coming up the next two weekends!
Nippy air.... cool breeze,
Fall temps bring chilly willies!
Thankful for coffee!
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| Day #91: 5 miles total; 3 with the xc team, and 2 alone later in 17:02. Did a warm up followed by a "Move and Match" workout with the team - I "hid" 7 runners in the group each with a number on which to "surge" in the second half of the 400m whenever they chose. Most took it really well. They effectively kicked my butt. I took #5 though and I was able to hold off everyone, even Dylan through the tape, so that made me feel good. I don't have speed, but I have stamina. Now if only I could figure out how to actually train for and race a marathon!
Burdock Obama
In the cool autumn breeze; Wait!
The scent of... ewww crap!
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| Day #92: 2.25 miles only; Had a cross country meet at BCC. So proud of my kiddos- Dylan ran a new PR and school record of 20:57. Sammi brought her own school record from last meet tumbling, running a gutsy 25:41. My #2 boy runner, Mark ran an unbelievable 23:56 (previous PR was 26:xx something), and a total of 4 girls were all under last season's season best of 30:18. So proud of all my runners, 20 started and 19 finished. They all ran with the hearts of lions. Pretty sure they sweat liquid awesome. Took it easy as I felt a twinge behind my knee cap all day from stepping in the hole by the playground during the 400s yesterday.
Sweat - liquid courage,
Little runners standing tall,
Props from St. Joe's coach.
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| Day #93: 4.25 miles; 10 x 150m hills, 400m hard, and 800m tempo, cool down. Felt great! Getting stronger every day.
Fall leaves, Autumn air.
Election bullshit wears thin.
Where are the realists?
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| Day #94: 3 miles with the xc team; nothing special. Had them do Flying 30s, 30 second all out sprints, running from their worst fears. Was really proud of one of my 8th graders, Jonah. He either has some huge fears, or some really awesome determination and grit. He hung tough with Mark and James and really had a breakthrough.
Running for their lives,
Jumbo Spiders, Clowns, and Sheep.
Working for breakthroughs.
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| Day #95: 5 miles easy before heading to West Newton to get ready for Paddy's Road Race : the Shillelagh Shuffle tomorrow. Going to have a blast running with Emm. Did it last year as a whim as our "anniversary race". Going back for year #2. Did 5 miles relaxed in 41:40, 8:20 a mile! Hardly breathed out my mouth! Heart rate was 150 or under the whole time. Am I actually starting to get in shape?
Vibrams are awesome.
Kilts are awesome. So can I
wear a kilt, honey?
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