| 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. Favorite Blogs: |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 48.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 48.75 |
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| Nike Vomero Miles: 19.50 | Nike Lunar Trainer Miles: 8.25 | Brooks Defyance 2 Miles: 15.00 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 0.00 | |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
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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. | |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 0.00 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 8.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.25 |
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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 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 0.00 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 7.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
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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 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 0.00 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 8.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
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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 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 0.00 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| 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.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 13.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 13.50 |
| 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. | |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 48.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 48.75 |
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| Nike Vomero Miles: 19.50 | Nike Lunar Trainer Miles: 8.25 | Brooks Defyance 2 Miles: 15.00 |
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| Night Sleep Time: 0.00 | Nap Time: 0.00 | Total Sleep Time: 0.00 | Weight: 0.00 | |
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