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Tacoma,WA,

Member Since:

Jul 07, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon Maniac #5549

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"You're only as good as your next race!" - Coach Mark Smith

"A nomadic portion of the metamorphosed igneous or sedimentary deposits of the Proterozoic era accumulates no bryophytic plant life."

 


Marathons:
Raced:
3:30:30 - Portland Marathon - October, 2003
3:19:57 - Portland Marathon - October 2004
3:11:45- Tacoma City Marathon - May 2, 2009 BQ
3:01:43- Tri-Cities Marathon - Oct 31, 2010 BQ
DNF - Eugene - April 29, 2012

Run for Fun:
3:29:47 - Green River Marathon - June 2, 2012
4:20:28 - Lake Youngs Ultra (28.75 miles) - June 9, 2012
3:33:33 - Tacoma City Marathon - May 3, 2013

Recent:
1:00:05 15K - FSRC Resolution Series - 2011
1:20:37 20K (adjusted) - FSRC - 2011

48:45 12K - Sound to Narrows - 2009
47:45 12K - Sound to Narrows - 2011


24:02 4 Mile - Four on the Fourth - 2009
23:27 4 Mile - Four on the Fourth - 2011


19:01 5K - Alumni XC race - 2010
18:45 5 K - Alumni XC race - 2011

11:13 3200m - Sparks Stadium - 7/20/2011
5:21 1600m - Sparks Stadium - 7/20/2011


29:45 8K - Lakefair - 2009
37:59 10K - Bank to Bay - 2010


Good ol' days:
16:38 Road 5K - Roman Meal Glove Run - 1988 (High school)
21:50 4 mile - Four on the 4th - 1994
27:57 5 mile - Black Cat - 1991
35:09 Road 10K - Auburn City Haul - 1991
42:24 12K - Sound to Narrows - 1990
1:19:44 1/2 M - Pacific Rim - 1990?


High School PRs:
2:06.5 800 - 1988
4:39 1600 - 1989
9:50 3200 - 1989
15:30 3 mile XC - 1988

College Track PRs:
32:55 10,000m - 1994
15:57 5000m - 1995

Short-Term Running Goals:

Get into Marathon Maniacs  Done (See above)

 

Recover from Knee Injury

October marathon or ultra, choosing between Defiance 50K, Poulsbo marathon and Ft Steilacoom marathon. The goal will be to finish at a moderately easy pace, no racing. Sub 3:30 would be nice.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Age gracefully

Join Marathon Maniacs Done (See above)

Run an ultra Done (See above)

Personal:

Married, with 1 daughter

IT Analyst/Programmer for 20 years. Also, an avid gardner with a small retail nursery on the side.

I've been a runner most of my life. I started running in 5th grade when the high school coach started a "run for fun" program at all the grade schools in the school district. Also, growing up my neighbor, who was about 8 years older than me, was a superstar in high school with a 4:15 1600m in the early 80s. So I had some good role models.

Most important, I love the Lord, and serve Him in my church and in Bible Study Fellowship, which is an international Bible Study open to people of all church backgrounds (i.e. interdenominational). If you are looking for a phenomenal way to study the Bible and draw closer to God this is the study for you. Check out BSFInternational.org to find a class near you. They are all over the place!

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Adidas Adizero Boston Lifetime Miles: 757.68
E-Train Lifetime Miles: 24.01
Brooks Adrenaline 14 Lifetime Miles: 292.13
Brooks Adrenaline - Gray Lifetime Miles: 125.94
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
25.210.000.000.0025.21
Red Brooks Adrenaline 11 Miles: 25.21E-Train Miles: 2.31
Weight: 182.33
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles in Ocean Park in 54:35 (7:48/mile)

Feeling pretty good today, getting the legs back to feeling like they know how to run. Upper quads were pretty sore the last 1 1/2 miles, though. Knee off and on.

I ran out I street, like I usually do when running from the cabin in Ocean Park. I opted to not run on the beach, since my knee wouldn't like it much. I got to the end of the road at around 3miles, where there is a big wrought iron gate. Very dark and forboding gate, looks like the entrance to Cassanova Frankenstein or something. At first I didn't approach the gate. There were some walkers outside of it, so when they got to me I asked them if pedestrians were allowed inside they said No.

So, I ran from there out towards the beach where I could get a view of the enclosed area. No sign of any houses overlooking the coast. Just trees. So, I ran back to the gate, saw the signs that said "No Trespassing" and "Security Cameras". I noticed there was only one security gate, trained on the gate. There was a space to the side where a runner could slip through, if he so desired. Well, what would you do? I went in, skirted around behind the security camera and headed down the road.

It was kinda disappointing. I ran for about 1/2 mile or so, until it was time to turn around. Nothing but a road with dense trees on both sides. Occasionally a sign that said "Keep Out". Next time I'm going to head out there on a 10 mile or longer run so I can figure out what is in there.

On the way back out a car was approaching, so I ducked into the woods until he passed, just in case. That was the only sign of life I saw for about 10 minutes I was in there.

What's the purpose of being a fit runner if I can't explore unchartered territories once in a while? :)

Splits: 8:01 - 7:40 - 8:00 - 7:39 - 7:42 - 7:47 - 7:47

Red Brooks Adrenaline 11 Miles: 7.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments(1)
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.210.000.000.006.21

6.21 miles in 50:31 (8:08/mile)

I'm calling this route The Dip from now on. Same run I did a couple weeks ago where I climb up to 520 feet on the edge of the ridge, then drop down to 50 feet over about 0.8 miles or so, then back up. Felt better and ran faster than last time. Still exhausting coming back up. I was 7:10 pace on the downhill mile at 9:50 pace on the way up (was 10:45 last time going up).

Splits: 7:50 - 8:00 - 7:10 - 9:44 - 7:57 - 8:07

Red Brooks Adrenaline 11 Miles: 6.21
Weight: 183.50
Comments(2)
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

4 miles on Military in 31:18 (7:50/mile)

Felt pretty good, knee not too bad, energy ok, legs ok. I was being a little daring running 2 days in a row, but it was such a beautiful day outside and I couldn't resist.

Splits: 7:58 - 7:44 - 7:57 - 7:40

Red Brooks Adrenaline 11 Miles: 4.00
Weight: 181.50
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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20 minutes on the e-train at level 2
301 calories, 2.31 miles

E-Train Miles: 2.31
Weight: 182.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

8 miles on Vickory in 1:05:11

It was hot and I was tired. I ran later than usual, which is never a good thing for me. We went to the fair this morning for a few hours, though, and I didn't get home til 1, belly full of ribs and beans - not exactly the best for running. So, I waited until 2:30. Temp was around 90 today for a high, stomach still a little full. After the run I was too wiped to do anything but sit.

Splits: 8:43 - 8:07 - 8:04 - 8:00 - 7:50 - 7:54 - 8:11 - 8:22

Red Brooks Adrenaline 11 Miles: 8.00
Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
25.210.000.000.0025.21
Red Brooks Adrenaline 11 Miles: 25.21E-Train Miles: 2.31
Weight: 182.33
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