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Location:

Fort Benning,GA,USA

Member Since:

May 12, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Pretty new. Have done some training for specific Army competitions which have got me running a pretty decent amount, but by no means incredible.

5k-  21:00 (Oct. 2008) 

19:43 (May 2009)

10k-  41:07*

10 mile- (upcoming)

1/2 marathon- (haven't done it yet)

Marathon - Hopefully this year... 

*5.3 miles

Short-Term Running Goals:

Sub 19:00 5k

Run one marathon within the next 12 months

Stay healthy this year. Coming off of a bad shin splint which took about 3-4 months to fully recover.

Build back up to 60+ miles a week

Long-Term Running Goals:

Finish a marathon sub 3:00:00 

Personal:

A CPT in the US Army stationed at Fort Benning, GA. I've three wonderful kids and the best wife I could ask for. Been away from the running scene for a while, and I sure miss it. Trying to make a comeback!

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Saucony Omni 8 Lifetime Miles: 880.41
Saucony Grid Fastwitch 4 Lifetime Miles: 88.39
Altra Zero Drop Instinct 1.5 Lifetime Miles: 280.15
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
Total Distance
2.51

Back at it. I felt kind of sluggish today for the first .50 mile or so. Then things picked up and I was running in the 6:30 range for a few minutes. I was trying to push it that fast, it just felt comfortable. I ended up with a 7:20 average.

I should be able to hit about a 5k a day now. I wanted to take it easier today, but my leg hasn't bothered me at all!

Reebok RealFlex Miles: 2.51
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 337.00
Comments
From SlowJoe on Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 12:23:18 from 132.3.53.68

Nice job. Sounds like the trip went well and you got the EIB? If so, congrats. I'm guessing there was some good cross-training going on there!

From Colby Park on Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 08:27:47 from 139.139.35.70

Hey Joe, yeah got my EIB so at least I have something to show for 10 ridiculous days in Germany. There were some A10s flying around though, that was cool.

A bit of cross training, but our schedules were pretty crazy. How are things going with you lately?

From SlowJoe on Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 11:12:42 from 132.3.53.68

Pretty good, thanks. Just trying to survive running in the summer heat, which I'm sure you know all about! Good to see the miles starting to come back for you.

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