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Member Since:

Nov 19, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Recently have become interested in running thanks to my daughter and her XC adventures. I have finished a 5K and 10K. As I am new to running, I don't have a lot of highlites at this point. Hopefully this will change

5K 27:21

10K 59:30

Short-Term Running Goals:

First build back up to running thirty minutes at a time.

5K October 30 -- Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

10k in November -- Butch Cassidy race in Springdale.

I would like to build a solid base over the next 6 - 12 months. I hope to run in either 5K or 10K races through the next year and perhaps one 1/2 marathon (depending on how my body responds to training).

 

I would like to see how fast and far my 40 + year old body is capable of running.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Over the next 10 years I want to run consistently to maintain health and to enjoy a sport that challenges me.

Personal:

I have a wonderful marriage of 20+ years and have four children who are the light of my life. They range in age from 19 - 12 . . . two girls and two boys. Two of my children are interested in running.  Sierra and Zac are both participating on the Pine View XC Team.

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Total Distance
16.75
Night Sleep Time: 44.75Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 44.75Weight: 0.00
Sun, Mar 16, 2008
Total Distance
0.00

I am not sure why, but I was unable to sleep last night grrr.

Night Sleep Time: 5.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.50Weight: 0.00
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Mon, Mar 17, 2008
Total Distance
0.00

Had an early morning meeting.  Spent the evening watching Ben's baseball game.  Will run tomorrow.

Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
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Tue, Mar 18, 2008
Total Distance
4.00

AM run -- Artic Circle route in 34:48.  Nice brisk morning.  Enjoyed being outside and exercising.  Avg pace was 8.47 -- faster than usual.  Looking forward to the rest of the week.

Night Sleep Time: 6.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.50Weight: 0.00
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Wed, Mar 19, 2008
Total Distance
4.00

AM Run -- Artic Circle route.  Easy run this morning 9 min mile avg.  Felt a little tired, but not enough not to enjoy the run.  My feet are doing ok. When I started the moon was beautiful and very low in the sky.  By the time I had finished it had disappeared from the horizon.

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
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Thu, Mar 20, 2008
Total Distance
4.00

AM run -- Artic Circle route.  Felt tired and it was difficult to be motivated this morning; you know the whole mind over mattress thing.  Anyway I am glad that the mind won out this morning.  Will have a great day.  Good luck Pine View at the track meet today!!!!

Night Sleep Time: 6.75Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.75Weight: 0.00
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Fri, Mar 21, 2008
Total Distance
4.75

PM Run -- Went to the Gym tonight with Jill.  Worked out on the tread mill for the above distance.  Was glad to have worked out.  Here is looking forward to next week.

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
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Sat, Mar 22, 2008
Total Distance
0.00

Missed a run today.  Family stuff and life happened.  Made some decisions to do other things and I don't really feel bad about it.  My goal for next week will be to increase my miles to 18 - 19 miles.  Looking forward to the challenge.

Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
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Totals
Total Distance
16.75
Night Sleep Time: 44.75Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 44.75Weight: 0.00
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