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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, Jan 22, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
5.00	13.00	0.00	0.00	18.00

Fantastic morning for a run. The group met at 7 am today to rehearse the Austin Marathon start time. My plan was to run 16 with the last 3-4 fast. But then I found out one of our members who has a band and plays along the Austin Marathon course was going to be out practicing on today's course. The catch though was in order to see him I had to run the 18 mile loop. So in order to show my support I ran the extra 2 miles so I could have a chance to run by while he played. His song selection was a good one. I want to be sedated by the Ramones. Today though the group was feeling good and pushed the pace a bit early. So in the end I ran a lot faster than planned on top of my 800m workout late yesterday afternoon. It was good to push on tired legs though. Well, at this point I would say I am ready for the marathon. I just hope I am not peaking too soon. Only 4 weeks to go.

Overall pace for today's 18 miles was 7:29

Splits: 8:29, 8:11, 8:03, 7:47, 7:47, 7:40, 7:38, 7:35, 7:37, 7:28, 7:39, 7:33, 7:09, 6:58, 7:03, 6:56, 6:35, 6:34.

Kinvara's Lime Green Miles: 18.00

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

Comments

From flatlander on Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 11:42:03 from 76.31.26.153

That is a very good run. Good thing I don't run with your group. What are you targeting for Austin? It is a pretty hilly course, right?

From derhammer on Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 11:53:58 from 24.28.82.222

Hey Flat, thanks.

Well, I will be happy with anything faster than a 3:20. The hills are along the first part of the course - the goal is to make it to mile 14 in good shape. The last 4 miles are on a very fast net elevation drop. The course is about holding back in the first part and dropping the pace later on in the race.

From lightitup on Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 12:40:50 from 166.205.140.28

That sounds like a very fun, very fast run for tired legs and a great time to do it, four weeks out

From Dan on Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 23:20:27 from 24.209.83.20

well done! Do not worry, you are not peaking too soon, you are setting yourself up for a much needed taper and a great marathon!

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