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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
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Night Sleep Time: 42.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 42.00Weight: 0.00
Mon, May 19, 2008
Total Distance
3.00

AM -- a little frustrated today. I guess I should learn to listen to the advice of those who have been there -- a little at a time and build up mileage before running really hard. I ran really hard several weeks back during a work physical fitness test. I was happy with my performance, but ended up injuring myself. Since that time my right ankle and Achilles tendon have been sore and tender. The last two weeks have been down right painful in the morning. So I have decided to listen to my body and back off on my running goals for a short while and work instead on some cardio in the gym for a few weeks. Will be working on the Eliptical and on the stationary bike. Both get my heart pumping, without the jarring of running. I dislike (hate) set backs. Oh well.

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
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Tue, May 20, 2008
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Wed, May 21, 2008
Total Distance
3.00

PM -- Worked out at the Gym this evening. Total workout time was 35 minutes. 1.25 miles on the Eliptical. 1 mile slow run on the tread mill, and 4.5 miles on the stationary bike. Good workout. Would rather have been running though.

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
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Thu, May 22, 2008
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Fri, May 23, 2008
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Sat, May 24, 2008
Total Distance
4.00

PM -- Worked out at the Gym for 40 minutes or so this evening. Felt good to get out and exercise. Think I will give my ankle and Achilles tendon a break for a couple of weeks and see if that makes any difference. Besides I want to start getting in shape enough so that I could ride my bike to work -- my way of rebelling against the oil tycoons.


Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
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Total Distance
10.00
Night Sleep Time: 42.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 42.00Weight: 0.00
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