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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

Thu, May 12, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.25	0.00	0.00	3.75	10.00

Yowza - it was warm this morning. 75 degrees at 5:20 am with 100% humidity. Gross is a good description.

I parked at Barton Springs pool and ran 2.5 miles to meet up with the group and then we ran 1.5 miles to Austin High track. There was as small group as the rest of the running group ran fartleks on the trail.

We started with 5 and ended up with 2 of us at the end - the heat and humidity took their toll on the others who either faded or stopped running repeats somewhere along the line.

The plan was to run 3 sets of 5 400's but we just ran 15 with 60 seconds rest in between and no additional recovery in between sets. We kept the pace very consistent. It was a tough workout. I pushed the last 25m on the last one. I had to take a break on the bench for a couple minutes before heading back to the car.

2 miles easy back to the springs. I had enough time to jump and cool off. A crawfish bit my heel after I jumped in and was walking back to the stairs. At first I thought it was a fish, and then a crab because I could feel something that felt like claws. Another runner who was already out was like "hey, did that crawfish get you, too?" I guess we were stepping on his house - lol.

400 splits: 1:24, 1:19, 1:20, 1:20, 1:21, 1:20, 1:19, 1:21, 1:20, 1:20, 1:21, 1:21, 1:20, 1:21, 1:17. (5:21 to 5:09 pace)

Kinvara Lime Green II Miles: 10.00

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

Comments

From I Just Run on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 10:57:46 from 67.79.11.242

Dang...What a workout! That's all I have to say about that...!

From SlowJoe on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 11:36:21 from 131.59.200.82

Really impresive. With 15 repeats I would've expected the pace to suffer at the end in the heat but you were consistent.

From I Just Run on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 12:01:54 from 67.79.11.242

He's just an animal...!

From JG on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 12:51:53 from 74.176.226.196

Awesome job! Now if you can just get that last one under 1:15. lol

I thought about doing a track w/o this morning ... now I am thinking about it tonight ... dang the heat & humidity!

Did you do jog recoveries or idle rest?

From derhammer on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 12:57:53 from 65.67.40.73

JG, with the conditions today we walked the recoveries. I am fortunate to belong to a wonderful and supportive, albeit competitive, running group. I can't imagine doing these things on my own. Even the guys who dropped out were giving me vocal support during the last ones.

From JG on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 13:04:23 from 74.176.226.196

That's great, yeah ... they are tough on your own in the heat ... very tempting to shorten the workout after a few intervals! Tonight I will take me, myself, & I ... to see if we can encourage each other to keep going! lol

I was going to do 800's, but 400's are a little more appealing in the heat!

From JG on Fri, May 13, 2011 at 00:16:53 from 74.176.226.196

I could have used that support group on my track w/o tonight! Oh well, I got in 4 800s & a few sprints! I waited til the sun set, so it wasn't as bad I thought it might be.

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