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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

Sun, Mar 20, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
8.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	8.00

8 recovery pace miles - 8:50's.

Kinvara's Lime Green Miles: 8.00

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

Comments

From I Just Run on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 10:58:19 from 67.79.11.242

Hi Der Hammer,

I'm back.... Kinda out of pocket for a few days. That's a good profile picture at the Austin Marathon. I think I'll buy my picture too...Maybe it's time for me to post a real picture of myself:)

From SlowJoe on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 12:28:56 from 131.59.200.82

Solid - you had a great run on Saturday. I'm noticing the hydration belt on the new photo -- do you find the water stops aren't enough when it's warm out? I sweat like a pig and noticed I ended up really dehydrated in my only full, and the HM I just did, even though I took liquids at every stop and started the race fully hydrated...both races were warm. Curious if that's why you bring the extra liquids, or if it's just easier for you.

From derhammer on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 14:50:20 from 70.113.204.189

IJR - Welcome back. I was kinda partial to the picture of Gumby that you had. :-)

Slow Joe - I like to carry my own belt for half and full marathons. I like to be able to have a drink when I want. The side pouch is handy to carry salt tabs, shotblocks, and my ipod, too. If you don't have a pair you should get some Race Ready shorts. They have lots of pouches for gels, etc. They only sell them online and at Expos.

From I Just Run on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 15:01:49 from 67.79.11.242

Gumby is cool but I considered myself the one standing behind him.....Polkey...:)

Hey...BTW...why aren't you sweating in your profile picture?

IJR

From derhammer on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 15:54:04 from 192.156.110.40

That is one of life's mysteries. I, like SlowJoe, usually sweat buckets. I remember about mile 4 going up Congress when one of my co-runners made a remark that I wasn't sweating at that point. I don't have a clue as to why not - as you know it was mid 60's and 70-80% humidity that morning. Maybe that stiff breeze that was out there helped in keeping my body cooler. At the end of the race my shorts were not even wet. Very odd, indeed.

From flatlander on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 20:36:03 from 198.207.244.102

I like the new picture too. I carry my own water because it is easier for me to drink out of a bottle than a cup.

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