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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
48.750.000.000.0048.75
Nike Vomero Miles: 19.50Nike Lunar Trainer Miles: 8.25Brooks Defyance 2 Miles: 15.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

First day running in 3 days.  I had some inflamation issue going on with one of my glutes.  Today it felt much better, but I was still afraid to push it too much.  I will do my 10 mile workout tomorrow. 

72 degrees, 75% humidity, dark.

8:35 overall average.  9:33, 8:39, 8:03, 8:27, 8:27, 8:20.

Nike Vomero Miles: 6.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.250.000.000.008.25

72 degrees, 87% humidity, dawn.

I drove downtown this morning to run on Town Lake trail.  I also wore my Lunar Trainers.  Last night when I got my shoes ready I noticed that they did not have any inserts in them.  That means the last couple times I wore them I did so without inserts.  Anyway, they felt great (with inserts) and my legs felt good as well.  Will run in them again tomorrow and see how it goes.

Overall 8:14 pace - splits: 9:04, 8:20, 8:17, 7:56, 7:52, 8:10, 8:11, 7:59.

Nike Lunar Trainer Miles: 8.25
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

75 degrees, 85% humidity, dark/dawn.

Pretty good run this morning.  No lingering soreness or pain.  I think last weeks 30 miles and 3 days off helped.  Pain in upper glute that affected me over the weekend is almost completely gone.

Humidity starts to affect me between miles 3 - 4.  This would make sense as this is when my body is warmed up.  My breathing is not labored, but I can feel my heart working hard.

Overall pace of 8:11 - Splits: 8:42, 8:07, 8:02, 8:01, 8:03, 8:14, 8:04.  Water stop at mile 4.

Brooks Defyance 2 Miles: 7.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

78 degrees, 80% humdity, dawn/overcast.

It was a warm one this morning.  Made a water stop at mile 5 and another quick stop at 6.5 miles.

Overall pace 8:01.  Splits: 8:37, 8:03, 8:06, 7:56, 7:56, 8:11, 8:06, 8:13.

Brooks Defyance 2 Miles: 8.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Steamy this morning: 74 degrees, 91% humidity, dawn/overcast.

Good 6 easy miles today.  Overall pace: 8:02, splits: 8:44, 8:01, 7:45, 7:57, 7:56, 7:51.

I wore some new shoes today, NB 800 Rs.  These are brand new and made specifically for midfoot runners.  I was skeptical at first, but had found some favorable reviews out there on the web.  I figured the worst that could happen was that I tried them on and if I had not liked them, I would have sent them back.  Anyway, the shoes felt great - nothing caused any discomfort during the run, not a bit of shin pain or anything.  They are fairly light and quite responsive.  I felt a much better transfer of energy as well.  Hopefully they will hold up well. 

Overall my legs are feeling great lately.  I have also been wearing recovery socks and find significant benefit from them, specifically, less muscle soreness and better recovery.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.500.000.000.0013.50

75 degrees, 85% humidity

Good long run today. I felt pretty strong in the beginning, but the conditions took their toll in the last few miles. My legs got a bit heavy towards the end as well. Got a couple miles in the 7:30's.

Overall pace: 7:59 Splits: 8:16, 8:23, 7:53, 7:41, 7:36, 7:39, 7:55, 7:52, 7:56, 8:08, 8:37, 8:04, 8:21.

Nike Vomero Miles: 13.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
48.750.000.000.0048.75
Nike Vomero Miles: 19.50Nike Lunar Trainer Miles: 8.25Brooks Defyance 2 Miles: 15.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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