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Location:

Mesa,AZ,USA

Member Since:

May 12, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

I started running again in 2007 after 14 years of not running.

Mile - 4:59 (high school 1992), 5:57 (9/21/2010 ARR Open Mile)

2 mile - 11:10 (high school 1992)

5k - 21:54 (11/18/2010 Tempe Road Runners 5k)

10k - 48:29 (5/9/2009 Race for Hospice)

Unofficial 10k - 47:11 (1/27/2011 Red Mountain Park)

1/2 marathon - 1:49:00 (4/4/2009 Havasu Half)

Marathon - 4:33:09 (11/21/2009 Mesquite Marathon)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run a half marathon in under two hours.

Run a marathon in close to 4 hours.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay healthy long enough to live through the millenium.

Personal:

I am married and have six kids. 

Blog title explanation

Bloggers I've met in real life: 1MileToGo, Aaron Kennard, Andrea North, Arizona Desert Monsoon, auntieem, Bec, Ben, Benjamin, Bonnie, Camille, Cari, Collin Anderson, David Holt, Doone, Eight Kid Mom, Erico, Flatlander, Gary, Jake Krong, JamesW, Jose, Josse, Julieesplin, Jun, Kelli, Kerri, KP, Kyle Dion, Lightitup, Little Bad Legs, Lybi, Marthon Dreamer, M, Mary Ann Schauerhamer, Misty, Nan, Peds Endo Doc, Rachelle, RAD, Rhett, Riley Cook, Rossy, runningafterbabies, Sasha, Scott Hughes, Scott (Kelli's husband), Scott Wesemann, Slow Joe, Spencer Simpson, Stephen, Steve Piccolo, Susie, The Rookie, Toby, Tracy, Twinkies, TylerS, Walter

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Mon, Jun 15, 2009
Total Distance
10.00

Today is my anniversary.  13 years of wedded bliss.  Just bliss.  We went out Saturday night.  We had gift cards to Black Angus and free movie tickets.  So it was a great cheap date.  My favorite kind.  We caught the 10:40 showing of Star Trek.  There were only 12 people in the room.  One lady by herself was for sure a Trekky, and I would guess she'd already seen the movie at least a dozen times.  She made sure the other 11 of us heard her laugh as soon as any joke was cracked.

Since my mileage has been quite pathetic the last two weeks, I decided to get some double digit action going today.  I saw a new guy running today.  He looked like he was going about the same speed I was, but I was OK with that because I wasn't trying to push it.  Plus, since I did an extra loop, I saw him again and figured he wasn't running as far as I was either.  I decided to slap him five, and he reciprocated.  I saw the old lady regular and the double stroller lady, too.  I actually saw her twice as I did my second loop.  Some day I'll have to ask her how far she runs.  I doubt she'll answer me.

Time -  1:24:22 (8:26 avg. pace)

My splits were pretty consistent.  I was going for an 8:30 pace.  Miles 8 and 9 had bumped up in the 8:40's, so I thought I needed to push the last mile.  I ended up doing it in 8:16.  My knee feels fine.

Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 White/Classic Blue/Raven Miles: 10.00
Weight: 200.00
Comments
From Jason McK on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 12:39:56 from 63.255.173.99

Nice mileage for a Monday!

From montelepsy on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 12:41:10 from 64.203.113.50

I'm so glad your anniversary was affordable! And super glad your knee's okay.

From Burt on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 12:51:59 from 68.76.197.194

Thanks Jason. It's almost as good as 2 miles bare foot. I don't know if I could do that.

Mr. Monte - I saw the video of you in Tucson. You are hard core.

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 12:53:24 from 68.102.144.140

Nice run with a nice pace! Happy anniversary!

From Sam Dean-howard on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 13:27:45 from 90.195.99.119

Hey Burt high fiving how cool, wonder if thatd work for me....Im sure the double stroller lady would reply...I get men runners talk to me and I respond, if I dont like them I just pick the pace up lol...one day Ill be caught out and theyll be real fast :-)

From Mike Warren on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 14:01:07 from 207.50.149.221

Burt, Great Pace, Great Miles, Great Marriage! Your on top of the world Bro!

From Eric Day on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 14:08:19 from 189.192.15.77

Burt, happy anniversary. Have those 13 years passed like 5 minutes ..... under water? Looks like you had fun.

And 10 miles, good job; at excellent pace, even better job! I'm sure you could do a sub 1:45 in a HM...

From JohnnyV on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 14:47:18 from 204.124.13.151

Happy Anniversary! Good run. Love your posts.

Based on your posts it's easy to see your wife has stayed with you for your humor and not your money.

From Twinkies on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 15:59:09 from 63.241.173.64

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. Nice run today with a awesomely strong finish.

From Sam Dean-howard on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 16:28:58 from 90.195.99.119

Sorry Burt I didnt say CONGRATULATIONS 13 yrs well done Happy Days for you both :-)

From Leandra on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 17:35:16 from 67.41.188.212

Happy Anniversery Happy Anniversary Haaaaaaaaapy Anniversary.

Nice double digits!

From mike mcclellan on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 17:56:30 from 99.194.252.52

Nice mileage. My mileage has been down also. It makes you feel good to get back out and clear your head, doesnt it.Some people will never understand that!!Gotta luv those double digits.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 18:48:47 from 71.32.80.4

Excellent pace brother! I like it!! When's the next race?

Wait...What?!

I just noticed your goal of 4:00 for a marathon. Dude, I run slower than you do on my runs and I'm under 4:00. You are already there baby!! Sign up and git er done soon -

From Rhett on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 19:52:28 from 170.215.58.122

Nice run Burt. Did you nick name the new guy? Very bold move to high five some dude you don't know... I like it.

From Metcalf Running on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 23:12:09 from 97.126.140.236

Happy Anniversary!!

Great miles today!! Way to get some double digits.

From Burt on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 23:33:28 from 98.167.151.26

Thanks for the happy anniversary wishes everyone. Not sure why my wife has put up with me all these years. :)

SRR - I might do a 4 mile race on the 4th of July. As for a marathon, I'm seriously considering doing one in Mesquite NV in Nov. It looks like a killer though. The cool thing is that you run through UT, AZ, and NV.

Rhett - I think I surprised the guy with high five. I'll name him 'Old hippie and he don't know what to do should he hang on to the old should he grab on to the new.' Too long?

SRR - did you know Rhett is a HPGL? We just need a secretary now.

From argentinerocket on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 15:33:55 from 74.9.147.114

Happy anniversary! I'm not sure how your wife puts up with you either :)

I'm quite familiar with the Mesquite, NV area from my days in Cedar City. I think it should be pretty nice... I assume it's during the winter? Otherwise the weather can be dreadful...

If someone reciprocated the high five I'm sure the lady would talk to you!

From Kelli on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 15:50:32 from 71.219.76.64

Nothing in life beats a free date, not even a 5 minute mile.

I am so not a Trekky, but I really liked that movie.

From Burt on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 16:00:49 from 68.76.197.194

The thing is Lucia, she always is running in the opposite direction I am. For me to talk to her, I would have to turn around and run with her. That's way wierder than slapping a stranger high five.

Kelli - it was off your recommendation that I watched it. My wife liked it, so good job. It was either that or Land of the Lost, which didn't get good reviews. I went to www.kids-in-mind.com and saw a quote from the movie something like this, "My love for you is 10 times the love Jesus had for mankind on the cross." That's more sacreligious than when the prayed to baby Jesus in Talladega Nights.

From Kelli on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 16:12:48 from 71.219.76.64

We debated on Land of the Lost this weekend, but I really do not think Will Ferrell is funny at all. So we went to see UP instead! Very good, I cried twice.

I actually think I want to see Satr Trek again, it has been the only good grown up movie in a while. And you know me, trying to avoid the R temptation!

From Merri on Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 14:31:23 from 207.88.76.69

Nothing gets better than a cheap date, trekkies & running 10 miles. nicely done nicely done

From anji on Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 02:03:25 from 74.211.23.124

congrats, that is awesome (for both the run and the marriage!!!)

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