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December 25, 2024

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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

Tue, Oct 22, 2013

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
10.60	0.00	6.00	0.00	16.60

Daughter woke up at 2 am not feeling good. She had a fever and was miserable. Tried liquid Ibuprofen and that came up a few minutes later. I think enough stayed in though to get her fever down. She finally feel asleep - not sure what time. Someone I managed to get some more sleep and it was hard to get up at 4:50. But I did it.

Anyway, I was tired! I could feel my legs today, certainly not 100%, cardio seemed find though.

Today was 3 x 2 mile at LT pace. I am pretty sure for me that's around 6:20 give or take.

3.1 w/u with 3 x 2 miles at LT pace with .25 mile recovery in between sets.

2 miles @ 6:25, .25 recovery, 2 miles @ 6:19, .25 recovery, 2 miles @ 6:25.

2.5 miles c/d.

I would like to see all of these @ 6:20 or below.

It's Run For the Water ths Sunday. Thinking of defending my master's title in the 5k. I probably should go run the half with IJR - but I don't feel like spending $115 on a half marathon that I would probably use as a training run - even if it is for a good cause.

PM - I was able to sneak in a quick 4.5 mile run after work. No watch.

Adidas Energy Boost Miles: 12.10	Saucony Ride 5 - Pair II Miles: 4.50

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

Comments

From flatlander on Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 10:08:20 from 198.207.244.102

Amazing what you can do on minimal sleep, at least short term. Nice repeats.

From SlowJoe on Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 17:51:56 from 166.147.72.36

What timing - I'm doing that workout tomorrow, so thanks a lot for setting the bar way too high. I'm working on my list of excuses now.

I thought about doing that race too, until I saw the price tag. I guess I'm content with the amount we donate to charities already!

From Matt Schreiber on Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 21:03:18 from 66.17.102.185

Bummer for your daughter. Hopefully she feels better. Nice job getting out with no sleep, too. Especially for a LT workout.

Good luck this weekend! You're looking good.

From derhammer on Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 08:06:30 from 64.245.52.2

Thanks guys, I read last night that the recoveries were supposed to be 800m - oops. :-) I might try that next time but add another 2 miles to get 8 miles in at LT.

From I Just Run on Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 09:57:15 from 67.79.11.242

Good workout DH on very little sleep.

I'll miss both you and Joe at the race! I guess I'll just have to go for an overall 1st place since ya'll won't be there. :-)

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