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2011 January Tempe Road Runners Free Monthly 5.73k

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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. 

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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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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Lifetime Miles: 803.99
Asics Gel 3030 Lifetime Miles: 204.85
Saucony Hurricane 13 Lifetime Miles: 149.22
Asics Gel DS Trainer 17 Lifetime Miles: 87.49
Mizuno Wave Inspire 9 Lifetime Miles: 800.59
Brooks Ravenna 4 Lifetime Miles: 88.83
Mizuno X10 Trail Lifetime Miles: 180.06
Mizuno Wave Inspire 10 Lifetime Miles: 802.77
Asics Gel Kayano 21 Lifetime Miles: 56.47
Mizuno Wave Inspire 11 (blue) Lifetime Miles: 800.75
New Balance 1260v5 Lifetime Miles: 9.19
Reebok Floatride Lifetime Miles: 8.23
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
Race: 2011 January Tempe Road Runners Free Monthly 5.73k (3.56 Miles) 00:29:38
Total Distance
3.56

I haven't run since Tuesday, and I've justified it saying that I wanted to be fresh for the 5k tonight.  I saw my Ragnar team captain Michael there, but no one else from the team came.  Skechers was there so people could try out their new running shoes.  Michael got there in time to get a pair, but they didn't have any size 23 ½ which is what I wear.

Today was also our company's Holiday Potluck.  Everybody brought something so I had to have a little of everything.  I didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings.  My legs surprisingly are still sore.  My shins are so tight!  I wonder if I injured them Saturday.  Well, I decided to run this as a fun run, which is really what it is.  So Michael and I just ran at an easy pace and talked the whole time.  He wasn't too fond of the shoes.  They were designed with curved heels to keep you mid-striking. 

After the race they raffled off a running water bottle, a Yikes ID, a duffle bag, and two pairs of the Skechers shoes.  The guy said that the only way you could win the shoes is if you wore them running.  What a crock!  Bring some more shoes next time!  And a bigger selection.  You'd think they'd know to bring at least 7 pairs of 23 ½'s! 

Time - 29:38 (avg. pace 8:20)

Splits - 8:06, 8:18, 8:40, 4:34 for 0.56 (8:13 pace)

Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 White/Classic Blue/Raven Miles: 3.56
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 00:36:53 from 67.172.229.125

They're biased toward small feet! I think we need to go find a can of gas and some matches....

From allie on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 00:56:15 from 174.23.123.195

a little of everything at a potluck? you're a brave man. with big feet.

it was nice seeing you again at the free monthly 5k. i look forward to february.

From PRE on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 00:58:42 from 99.50.214.225

Good run.

Good pace of 8:13 for "Easy".

And what the hell is up with this? The three of us on this sight after midnight.

From Karen on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 01:22:55 from 69.171.160.137

Isn't it great to be at a point in your running where this pace felt EZ??? YAY! 23 1/2? Really, burt? Oh, nice taper...

From Burt on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 09:38:46 from 72.223.84.236

RAD - and put a burning cross on their front lawn?

allie - it's always a pleasure to see you, even though I know how very far apart we are. It helps to think we might be wishing on the same bright star. I could almost taste your brownies this time.

PRE - I don't know what time zone you're in, but it ain't no midnight here. :P

Karen - you know what they say about big feet. The bigger the feet, the bigger the shoes.

From Marathon Dreamer on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 12:59:28 from 174.254.32.46

Looks like u had a good time!!! Miss running with u Burt!!!

From Burt on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 13:10:23 from 206.19.214.144

Everyone should read MD's PF Chang's Marathon report!

From PRE on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 13:12:21 from 174.252.39.100

Burt - Hi.

Rad, Allie and I wrote after midnight.

From Burt on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 13:16:33 from 206.19.214.144

PRE - I was up late watching Cape Fear. The 1962 version.

From Burt on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 13:20:21 from 206.19.214.144

PRE - Cripes that's late!

From Scott Wesemann on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 13:56:20 from 66.239.250.209

You know what they say about big feet?? You must have HUGE hands.

From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 15:01:12 from 152.26.59.252

23 1/2? That's my Ronald - McDonald.

From Burt on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 15:09:48 from 206.19.214.144

Scott - the better to smack you upside the head with.

QP - I worked for Ronald for 5 years.

From runningafterbabies on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 15:17:20 from 24.10.211.135

I thought I told you to loosen up!

From SlowJoe on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 17:04:31 from 184.79.24.255

Was that a 5.73K PR? FYI my shoes are 23 3/4.

From april27 on Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 19:52:41 from 99.188.251.180

I think if sasquatch wore shoes he would wear a size 23.5!

From Burt on Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 19:58:45 from 72.223.84.236

Melody - I felt loose today. Thanks for the advice.

Joe - 23 3/4?? Not for long. I just got an email about some pills that I can take to enhance my feet. Or something.

April - Clearly you haven't seen my back hair.

From Marathon Dreamer on Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 22:53:20 from 174.254.88.88

Vi-foot-gra

From Burt on Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 23:26:28 from 72.223.84.236

Oh, you've heard of it? 1 billion pills sold. It must work.

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