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Location:

Austin,TX,USA

Member Since:

Feb 02, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

2008 Austin Marathon - 4:12

2008 Dallas Marathon: 3:30 (8 months later)

2010 Austin Marathon - 3:24 (bonked at 25 - 12 minute last mile run/walk)

2010 Steamtown Marathon - 3:27 (quads killed on the down hills)

2011-Feb Austin Marathon - 3:17 (finally BQ'd!)

2011-June Marathon to Marathon, IA - 3:07 (BQ'd by 13 minutes!)

2011-Dec CIM - 3:02

2012-April Boston Marathon - 4:03

2013-April Boston Marathon - 3:06

2008 Austin 3M half marathon: 1:43:00

2009 Austin 3M 1/2 Marathon: 1:29:50

2011 San Antonio Half - 1:25 (100% humidity fun fest)

2010 Chuy's 5k - 19:19

2011 Chuy's 5k - 18:23

2012 Chuy's 5k - 18:25

2012 RFTW 5k - 18:05 - PR!

2009 Austin Capitol 10k: 41:50

2011 Austin Capitol 10k: 38:57

2012 IBM Uptown Classic 10k - 37:52 - PR!

Short-Term Running Goals:

~~BQ at Austin Marathon - 2/20/2011~~ Tough course, warm and humid - but I did it.

~~Break 3:10 in a fall marathon (TBD)~~ 3:07 at Marathon to Marthon

~~Break 40:00 in a 10k~~ 38:57 @ Cap10k 2011

~~New: Break 3:05 @ CIM on December 4th, 2011~~ 3:02

~~Break 38:00 in a 10k~~ - Done - 37:52 @ IBM Classic

Break 18:00 in a 5k - 18:05 @ RFTW - October 2012 - getting close!

2011 RACES:

~~Run for the Water 10 mile - 10/30/2011~~ 1:04:06

~~San Antonio 1/2 Marathon - 11/13/2011~~

~~California International Marathon - 12/4/2011~~

2012 Fall Races

IBM Uptown Classic 10k - 37:53

Run For the Water 5k - 18:05

2013

Boston Marathon - 3:06

2014

Boston Marathon - April 21 - 3:11

2016

Rookie Tri - May 1st

Peak to Creek Marathon - Oct 29th

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run a sub 3:00 Marathon

Personal:

Der Hammer is a nick name I picked up from my German friends while living in Germany. My real name is David.

I have been running seriously since March 2007. I started with a local running group called "Gilbert's Gazelles". Before that I had run a couple 5k's (26:00's) and never run more than 3 miles at one time. I have lost about 40 pounds in a little over 2 years.

I am 45 years old, married and have 2 children, ages 5, girl, and 10, boy. I try to keep my running from interfering with my family as much as possible, e.g. getting up at 5 am. However, Saturdays are long run days and I don't come home until around 9 am or so. I owe my family a debt of gratitude for allowing me to pursue this passion.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Hoka One One Lifetime Miles:						152.00
Saucony Ride 7's - Blue Lifetime Miles:						345.97
Hokas Red Lifetime Miles:						127.25
Brooks Launch Lifetime Miles:						151.75

Sat, Mar 03, 2012

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
16.50	5.00	0.00	0.00	21.50

low 50's and pretty windy. I gotta say that I am getting tired of hills. First half of the long run reached a peak gain of over 300ft, then back down, and close to the same on the second leg. Lots and lots of rolling hills. It has been good though - I am feeling more confident on the hills than 4 weeks ago.

The groups got mixed up with those running 14 - who were running at a pretty good pace - and us running 21 - who ended up also running a good pace because of the other group.

I held back a little bit on the second half - the hills took a toll - the last 8 days have really taken a toll. I could barely do easy strides at the end. Tomorrow is my Birthday, so I plan on taking a day off, and I just might take Monday off, too. My wife is traveling on Wednesday for a few days, so this week is going to be light mileage. Probably just what I need.

My quad held up pretty good. A couple times I felt it but it was because of a miss step. It's sore so I am icing it. A couple days off would be good for it I am sure. I think we are very close to being in race shape at this point - need to maintain, sharpen a bit, and arrive fresh and healthy.

Splits all over the place due to the hills: 8:37, 7:45, 7:37, 6:48, 7:03, 7:01, 7:16, 6:54, 7:08, 6:50, 7:07, 7:16, 7:20, 7:12, 7:05, 7:05, 6:51, 6:57, 6:58, 7:00, 6:44, .5 with some strides.

21.5 miles @ 7:10 AP.

Kinvaras - Black - Neon Green Miles: 21.50

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From I Just Run on Sat, Mar 03, 2012 at 19:12:53 from 12.162.141.2

You are definitely getting strong. this was a really good run! You're going to do great in your next race :-)

From SlowJoe on Sun, Mar 04, 2012 at 06:40:02 from 74.195.74.62

The hills in Boston are going to seem like speed bumps to you. Another great long run, you could definitely use a couple days off.

From JG on Sun, Mar 04, 2012 at 10:32:27 from 71.56.87.5

Rock solid as usual ... I agree with Joe ... speed bums that you will stride right over!

From Dan on Sun, Mar 04, 2012 at 20:00:36 from 24.209.83.20

All agreed... and last year I told you to eat a cookie for every year, hope you can man up and do that this year!

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