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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, Jul 24, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
5.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.50

Met Dan at Barton Springs pool and ran the Lake Austin trail. Could have run a couple more but decided not to push anything. Calf feels really good - cross training tomorrow and then run Tuesday morning. I think I will probably cancel my follow up appointment with the Dr. on Thursday at this rate. Jumped in the Springs to cool down after the run.

As a side note, we met some friends yesterday afternoon and sat out on the shaded patio at Shady Grove. When we went back to the car and got in the outside temp read 113 degrees!!!!! And the car was parked under some trees. When we drove down the street and got some air flow the temp dropped to 108! Can't wait to get to Holland.

Kinvara Lime Green II Miles: 5.50

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

Comments

From I Just Run on Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 10:22:38 from 67.79.11.242

I worked out in this heat all day Saturday and part of the day Sunday. It's hot!!! Glad you calf is doing better. Holland sounds great, I'm sure you've been there several times before?

From flatlander on Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 11:05:26 from 198.207.244.102

Smart move on cutting it short, you will not miss a few extra miles. When is Holland? That sounds fun.

From derhammer on Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 12:03:53 from 192.156.110.33

Hey guys, my family leaves this Thursday and I go the following week. We will be in the south and it is actually quite hilly there. All of the flat land is north.

From Dan on Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 23:03:20 from 24.209.83.20

What are the odds you can take me to Holland? :)

From JG on Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 17:18:27 from 71.57.246.108

Hope your calf is not playing havoc with you!

From derhammer on Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 20:28:12 from 70.113.125.159

JG - thanks for checking in, I have been lying low. Decided to take a couple full days off instead of pushing and risking it.

From JG on Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 10:48:32 from 71.57.246.108

Probably wise, that is what I was hoping!

From derhammer on Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 11:55:20 from 192.156.110.34

The time off has been nice actually, for my mind as well as my body. I have not taken any significant time off in the past couple years. Anyway, taking a week off now will have zero negative impact on my marathon in December. :-)

From SlowJoe on Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 15:09:16 from 75.109.104.60

I do like how a few days off resets all the little aches and pains, but it plays havoc with the mind. Enjoy the trip and the cool air.

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