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Location:

Lawton,OK,United States

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Got off the couch and started running

5K PR   : 30:25
8K PR   : 58:53
7.2mi PR: 01:21:53
HM PR: 02:49:06

2010 Results --
Dallas RnR Half Marathon: 02:49:06

States --
AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL*, KS*, MO*, NC, OK*, TX*, VA*
Countries --
CA*

Short-Term Running Goals:

Build up to a 30 mpw routine.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Establish and maintain a program of cardiovascular fitness.
Participate in one of the Ragnar Relays.
Manage to place within the top 3 in my age group in a race. Any race.

Personal:

My wife, Teresa, has stayed by my side for over 21 years and I am a much better person as a result. Kristoffer, our only child, is now 15 and continues to exceed all my expectations. If you look in the dictionary under the word luck you will see my smiling face.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Nike BRS 1000 Lifetime Miles: 95.25
Asics Gel 1130 Lifetime Miles: 370.74
Asics Gel 1140 Lifetime Miles: 456.73
Asics Gel 1150 Lifetime Miles: 278.94
Asics Gel 1150 Lifetime Miles: 290.95
Asics Gel Kayano 16 Lifetime Miles: 152.32
Wed, Jan 23, 2008
Total Distance
3.14

Objective: 5 minutes walk, 20 minutes run, cool down walk
Actual: 5 minutes walk, 2 miles run, cool down walk
Distance: 3.14 mi
Time: 40:13
Avg Pace: 12:48


You read that right, blog fans! I knocked out 2 full miles today.

I really didn't know how far I would go today since my head cold was bothering me most of the day and left me feeling really tired. Since I was going to run I just committed to trying for a 20 minute jog at whatever pace felt good. Once I had made the first mile though I decided to shoot for 2 knowing that if I gave up I could just blame it on the not feeling well. While my pace slowed a bit as I went , I could tell the exercise was clearing my head and I felt stronger so I switched my goal to trying to get 2 full miles. And I did it! Barely. Once I hit the 2 miles I put on the brakes but continued to walk to get the nice 5K distance work. If I had to do the 5K today and I got a 40 minute time I would be happy. Still have over a month to go though before I run the race so plenty of time for improvement.

I chose to celebrate with a small steak dinner from The Outback. While I am sure dinner was more calories than I needed a little morale boost is always a good thing.


Weather
Temp: 42F
Humidity: 95%
Wind: SW 0-5mph





Night Sleep Time: 8.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.50
Comments
From Dale on Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 10:09:24

Good comments from one of your colleagues yesterday that you already look like a changed man....keep it up!

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