| Location: Laredo,TX,USA Member Since: Nov 28, 2009 Gender: Male Goal Type: Marathon Finish Running Accomplishments:
Personal Records:
Rice Invitational 1999 5k 15:08
UTSA Invitational 8k 24:54
Guajolote 10k 1999 31:16
3M Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:09:18
La Salle Chicago Marathon 2006 2:31:23
Eugene Marathon 2010 2:30:48
Boston Marathon 2011 2:28:01
Marathons:
2005 Austin Motorola Marathon 2:39:16
2006 Austin Freescale Marathon 2:32:32
2006 Chicago Marathon 2:31:23
2007 Greenbay Cellcom Marathon 2:32:39
2007 Fiesta Marathon 2:39:41
2008 Rock and Roll Marathon 2:45:20
2010 Little Rock Marathon March 7 2:33:59
2010 Eugene Marathon May 2 2:30:48
2010 San Antonio Rock and Roll Marathon Nov 14 2:36:57
2010 Fiesta Marathon McAllen, Texas Dec 12 2:39:29
2011 Boston Marathon April 18 2:28:01
2011 Fiesta Marathon McAllen, Texas Dec 11 2:40:18
2012 Houston Marathon Houston, Texas January 15 2:39:18
Short-Term Running Goals: Sub 1:10 for Half Marathon and Sub 2:30 for marathon
3M Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:09:18
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Long-Term Running Goals: I want to accomplish my short term goals first... Once I do that, I will have an idea of what to expect long term... 44 yrs old now and since I've been injured free for 1 month I am jumping back on marathon training. Any recommendations for a good marathon in December 2021? What is your recommendation? Personal: Don't knock it until you try it. Favorite Blogs: |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 294.20 | 35.00 | 7.00 | 3.00 | 339.20 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 12.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 12.00 |
| Benny ran on February 1, 2010 06:38 PMCalories 1171 kcal 128.999 lb Workout detailsNotes Easy run 48°F | °C Current: Clear
Wind: E at 11 mph
Humidity: 86%
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 16.00 |
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Benny ran on February 2, 2010 07:00 PMCalories 1643 kcal 128.999 lb Workout details| Warm Up | (2.0 mi, 00:16:07, 8:04 min/mi) |
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| Tempo Run | (1.0 mi, 00:06:00, 6:00 min/mi) |
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| Tempo Run | (1.0 mi, 00:05:56, 5:56 min/mi) |
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| Tempo Run | (1.0 mi, 00:05:53, 5:53 min/mi) |
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| Tempo Run | (1.0 mi, 00:06:01, 6:01 min/mi) |
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| Tempo Run | (1.0 mi, 00:06:00, 6:00 min/mi) |
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| Tempo Run | (1.0 mi, 00:05:57, 5:57 min/mi) |
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| Tempo Run | (1.0 mi, 00:06:01, 6:01 min/mi) |
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| Tempo Run | (1.0 mi, 00:05:57, 5:57 min/mi) |
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| Tempo Run | (1.0 mi, 00:05:58, 5:58 min/mi) |
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| Tempo Run | (1.0 mi, 00:05:57, 5:57 min/mi) |
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| Cool Down | (4.0 mi, 00:29:45, 7:26 min/mi) |
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Notes It’s drizzling here in Laredo, Texas. 1. I felt like crap 2. I wanted to just run 2 miles and go back home 3. I wasn’t up for a tempo. All of that was erase after going 6 min pace in the 3rd mile after that everything just fell through. It was one of those days that you just want to take off. I’m glad I didn’t!!! I ran a 10 mile tempo avg 5:57. No more workouts for this week. I’ll run the mileage but run easy. I have a 10k race this saturday and I’m going to put everything on the line! Edinburg All American City 10k! IT’S ON! BY THE WAY YES ITS 100PERCENT HUMID! LOL 54°F | °C Current: Cloudy
Wind: E at 9 mph
Humidity: 100% | | Comments(1) |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
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59°F | °C Current: Cloudy Wind: N at 0 mph Humidity: 100% Current: Cloudy
Wind: N at 0 mph
Humidity: 100% Ran late today at 10:00pm I was cut short on time, I was with my accountant from 5 pm to 10pm doing my long form income tax, btw good $$ returning so I don't mind. Just tired and hungry!! Off to shower and eat! My last meal was at 11:30am | | Comments(4) |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 13.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 13.00 |
| 13 in 1:40 felt like crap, ran like crap! I need zzzzzzzzzzzzzz | | Comments(5) |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| 30 Mins easy | | Add Comment |
| | Race: |
Edinburg All America 10k (6.2 Miles) 00:32:45, Place overall: 15, Place in age division: 2 | | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 10.00 |
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Good Race Bad Tactics!
Recap –
Roommate – Ethiopian
Tefera,Demesse and met the eventual overall female winner
that night Alene
Shewarge SHE SPEAKS SPANISH and very good! I had the pleasure of chatting that
night with her in Spanish. Alene spoke better Spanish than me! Yea I know. She
was talking to Tefera the night before and I got introduced to her real nice
lady and gentleman.
* Key Note * Tefera asked me if I get massages
and I told him NEVER! He said it is very essential to get a massage 1 time a week.
Another note 2000 x 5 in 5:45 to 6 with 2 min rest is real good for 10k
running.
Slept at 11:00pm and woke up at 7 am, left the hotel at
8:45am to the race in a bus full of elites, intimidating as all of them were
foreign runners. We arrived at the Edinburg
Park close to 9:20 am and walked our way to the
starting line about a mile off. Warmed
up 2 miles and did a couple of stretches and just kept an eye out. Said hi and chatted
Zoila Gomez the U.S.
winner 35:18 and talked to Westly Keating before the race 29:38. Then got into
my race ritual and what not.
National Anthem and Gun
Mile 1 – The top 10 athletes took off in 4:25 believe it or
not! Ha! I was already behind as I ran a 4:53 and trailed by 1 block already.
Mile 2 – I continue
to press the pace since everyone in the front of was pressing I Clicked at 5:02
by far one of my fastest 2 miles ever I usually cross around 10:11-. I was
determined to go after it.
Mile 3 – End up passing David Rodriguez in this mile and
just kept with it I ran a 5:08 a 15:03 for three miles. I was doing good and
but I was in no mans land and it was hard to get motivated and move up.
Mile 4 – I got spat into half marathon pace 5:23 I never saw
my watch till mile 5 but I guess I should have paid attention to my watch at
one point since I was doing good and then thrown to a comfort zone.
Mile 5 – Another half marathon pace 5:24 and not a reason to
get out of this comfort zone, I was throwing surges with David Rodriguez to
leave him behind, I guess I just no reason to move up since it was a big gap
between me and 14th place.
Mile 6 – Ran a 5:19 mile
This is through Garmin 6 miles in 31:09 and .2 1:36 = 32:45
My goal for this race was to run sub 31:00 and I ran the
first 3 miles unusually out of my league, I always run around 5:06 for the
first mile, but I wanted to try something new and it didn’t worked out. It’s ok
as I have not done any kind of 10k,5k work. I’ll resume training for the
marathon in L.A.. These races have not taken a lot out of me
they have made me realized that the marathon pace is easier than what I think
it is. I want to thank Wally’s Bicycle’s for the Singlet and Shades. Thanks to
David Chavana an A+ race director. This one is out the door and on to the next
one! Pictures later
Btw I chatted with Melisa Christian after the race a real
nice runner! J
She is running Boston
and runs under Brooks.
Left to the hotel around 1:00pm and headed to Laredo, Texas.
Tomorrow morning I’m going to run with Mary Akor 37:00 10k runner. So I take it as a workout day 2 miles easy 3 @ vo2max 3 @ half marathon 2 easy! Ha! A good workout! Full results here: http://www.iaapweb.com/results/10/02_07_2010%202.htm Where's Benny? lol 
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 18.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 18.00 |
| 18 - 2:18 I ran 14 in an ok pace then 2 or 3 6:00 and a 5:28 in the last mile. 62°F | °C Current: Cloudy
Wind: SE at 10 mph
Humidity: 84% | | Comments(10) |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 11.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.00 |
| 11 in 1:19 65°F | °C Current: Clear
Wind: NE at 19 mph
Humidity: 71% | | Add Comment |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 7.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 16.00 |
| I honestly think I ran a bit tired at the Edinburg 10k today's run was effortless and I was well rested. I guess some days you have it and some days you don't ! I hope the marathon doesn't turn out to be like this and I hope I have it! 8 mile warmup in 55:51 7 Mile Tempo 5:45, 5:41, 5:49, 5:41, 5:43, 5:34, 5:36 1 mile cool down in 7:07 Total: 1:42:59 49°F | °C Current: Partly Cloudy
Wind: E at 9 mph
Humidity: 55% | | Comments(6) |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| ran 10 miles in 1:08:10 - 6:49 pace
48°F | °C Current: Cloudy Wind: E at 8 mph Humidity: 83%
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 6.20 | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.20 |
| Did another Tempo a bit shorter than tuesdays run 7:01, 6:45, 6:44, 6:28, 6:31, 6:23 Tempo 5:56, 5:59 5:54, 5:59, 5:58 all uphill running.... .22 in 2:50 Total time 1:12:34. 11 in 1:09:44 Tomorrow's run will be a medium long run...hopefully.. 47°F | °C Current: Mostly Cloudy
Wind: N at 5 mph
Humidity: 90% | | Add Comment |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 13.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 13.00 |
| Today at 7:00 PM
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 8.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
| 8 @ 7am in 54:00 6:45 pace Running later in the afternoon... Have a great day! | | Comments(3) |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 14.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 17.00 |
| 17 miles - 7:22 pace last 3 in 5:56, 5:58, 5:57
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 12.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 12.00 |
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50°F | °C Current: Clear Wind: N at 0 mph Humidity: 39% 12 miles @ 7:15 pace
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 8.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 17.00 |
| I'm nuttz!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol btw I felt GREAT!!!! 17 - 1:49:58 8 miles easy 6:57, 6:53, 7:04, 6:58, 6:59. 7:09, 7:04, 7:09 8 miles tempo 6:00, 5:55, 5:56, 5:52, 5:45, 5:55, 5:34, 5:32 1 mile easy 7:06 52°F | °C Current: Partly Cloudy
Wind: SE at 6 mph
Humidity: 41% | | Comments(7) |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 11.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.00 |
| 11 - 1:19 | | Add Comment |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 12.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 12.00 |
| 12 in 1:22 | | Add Comment |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 11.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.00 |
| 11 in 1:20:00 It's Official I'm running the Little Rock Marathon Website: http://www.littlerockmarathon.comCompany Overview:The Little Rock Marathon and companion races are a running and walking tour through the scenic streets of Arkansas' capital city.
Known for giving the world's largest marathon finisher's medal, the Little Rock Marathon offers a variety of events to its participants. A race for every pace. Come enjoy the lively brand of southern hospitality only at the Little Rock Marathon. The Little Rock Marathon is a project of and benefits Little Rock Parks & Recreation.Mission:The goal of the event is to hold a community supported and nationally recognized marathon that promotes tourism in Arkansas and showcases the superior organizational efforts of its staff, sponsors and volunteers, while attracting athletes of all ages and abilities.Products:Marathon
Half Marathon
4 Person Relay Marathon
5K Fun Run/Walk
Little Rockers Kids Marathon
Classic Rockers Marathon | | Comments(3) |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| 10 - 1:11 | | Comments(1) |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 16.00 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 18.00 |
| 2:06 for 18 and mile 15 and 17 were @ 5:50 and 5:51 .. time to get a pedicure! haha! darn calluses!!! Don't ya hate them!!! darn shoes are causing these things!! too much rubbing.... gotta take care of my feet they need to be in good conditions by march 7, 2010.... LUCKY #7 My seventh marathon on March 7, 2010 ....LUCKY #7 HOPEFULLY A SUB! BTW - Doing Greenbay Cellcom Marathon in Greenbay, Wisconsin in May and Seattle Rock and Roll Marathon in June Might go to St George if I get lucky.... | | Comments(6) |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 12.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 12.00 |
| Current: Clear
Wind: E at 12 mph
Humidity: 63% 12 in 1:24
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 15.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.00 |
| Current: Cloudy
Wind: N at 16 mph
Humidity: 62% 8 @ 7:22 7 @ 6:23 felt tired and it was windy... couldn't hack it today.... Little Rock Marathon in 10 Days.... gotta buckle down...and get my legs fresh!
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| 10 in 1:11 47°F | °C Current: Clear
Wind: SE at 9 mph
Humidity: 55% | | Comments(2) |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 7.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 11.00 |
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11 in 1:17:00
4 easy 4 x 1 @ hm 5:12, 200 meter jog 5:18, 200 meter jog 5:21, 200 meter jog 5:18 3 easy Last hard workout... gonna taper... 1 dress rehearsal on tuesday and then little rock! Current: Clear
Wind: SE at 14 mph
Humidity: 48% | | Comments(7) |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| 10 in 1:15 | | Add Comment |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 8.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
| 8 in 1 hr | | Add Comment |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 13.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 13.00 |
| 13 in 1:33:30 64°F | °C Current: Partly Cloudy
Wind: SE at 22 mph
Humidity: 67% real windy but it was done.... i have already started eating double oooooooooo god... | | Comments(3) |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 294.20 | 35.00 | 7.00 | 3.00 | 339.20 |
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