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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, DooneEight Kid Mom, Erico, Flatlander, Gary, Jake Krong, JamesW, Jose, Josse, Julieesplin, JunKelli, Kerri, KP, Kyle Dion, Lightitup, Little Bad Legs, Lybi, Marthon Dreamer, M, Mary Ann Schauerhamer, Misty, Nan, Peds Endo Doc, Rachelle, RADRhett, 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

Favorite Blogs:

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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
Total Distance
5.45

I stretched out more today.  As a result, and consequently, I was able to run as far as I wanted.  Which was 5.45 miles.  There were these two crazy looking guys sitting on the tailgate of a pick-up on Pueblo.  They saw me coming.  One of them stood up, hobbled over to the sidewalk like he was pretty crippled, spun his arm around, pointed his fingers at me, cocked them back, then proceeded to mime that he was shooting me with what I can only assume was a harpoon, and reeling me in.  The other crazy guy just laughed and laughed.  Do I really like a blubbery whale?  Yes.  So, five miles later, they were still out there.  This time I spun my arm around, pointed my fingers at him, cocked them back, and proceeded to mime that I was harpooning him and reeling him in.  Who's crazy now?  Huh?  Huh?  That's what I thought!

Asics Gel 3030 Miles: 5.45
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From julieesplin on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 18:13:41 from 75.169.163.134

It seems like there are a lot of strange people where you live, or do you just attract them all? or maybe you bring it out in people.

From ACorn on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 18:22:25 from 68.66.168.22

The correct answer...you both are

From Burt on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 18:26:03 from 68.14.209.26

Julie - I am the epicenter of the vortex of craziness.

Adam - Thanks. A crazy person needs to be told by others that he's crazy.

From allie on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 18:50:36 from 24.10.191.18

honestly - nice use of consequently. and your commas are well-placed.

From Burt on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 18:55:19 from 68.14.209.26

Thanks for the cheers and support, allie. It means so much. Best of luck. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Hang in there. We're all cheering for you! Can't wait to see you rock it this weekend. The hay is in the barn. Just relax and have fun. The stars will align. Jeepers.

From Chad Robinson on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 18:55:37 from 50.73.39.89

Do I really "look" like a blubbery whale?

From Burt on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 18:56:37 from 68.14.209.26

Hmm...that's strange. I wasn't the valedictorian.

From allie on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 18:57:46 from 24.10.191.18

jeepers. little old lady.

From SlowJoe on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 21:32:21 from 74.195.74.62

By returning the "reeling in" sign, you are now a member of their gang.

From rAtTLeTrAp on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 22:03:50 from 24.18.125.122

Being a member of the Pueblo Harpooners gang is reely serious business Burt. I hope you know what you're getting into...

From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Dec 01, 2011 at 12:59:36 from 152.26.59.252

Glad you could run like you wanted to.

What a catch!

From flatlander on Thu, Dec 01, 2011 at 13:08:46 from 64.129.54.210

You are nuts.

From Burt on Thu, Dec 01, 2011 at 14:20:10 from 72.223.93.131

Joe and Mike - The Insane Asylum gang. Who wouldn't want in on that?

QP - You know all about harpooning, being on the high seas 9 months out of the year and all.

Flat - If your offer still stands to follow me around with a videocamera, I'm willing.

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