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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
Tue, Apr 22, 2008
Total Distance
4.79

0.77 mile  in 10:00 (12:59/mile)
1.55 miles in 20:00 (12:49/mile)
2.35 miles in 30:00 (12:30/mile)
3.15 miles in 40:00 (12:30/mile)
3.93 miles in 50:00 (12:49/mile)
4.79 miles in 60:07 (11:46/mile) 12:33 avg pace

So I have switched around my focus to be on time rather than distance. As a result today's "long run" that was originally slated for 5 miles was converted into a 60 minute workout. Also, finally listening to everyone who has been reminding me that running 5Ks was just a secondary product of my effort to improve my health and that running faster is less important than getting in long slow runs to burn fat.

Very happy with the results. Fairly consistent pace once I got rolling and still plenty of energy to pick up the pace in the last 10 minutes. Never felt the need to take a walk break.

Tomorrow it's a shorter run!

Location: Chesapeake, Va
 

Night Sleep Time: 7.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.50
Comments
From Dale on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 21:15:05

Good work!

From Emery on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 17:07:18

That's exactly what I think I've decided to do too.. switch to just running for a set amount of time. Dang you and your step ahead!

60min.. nice run!

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