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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
Sun, Jan 17, 2010
Total Distance
11.00

My illness is holding on and seems to be unsettled on whether to remain in my ear-nose-throat area or to descend into my chest. When I woke this morning I was fearing I might be on my way to another bout of bronchitis but as the day wore on everything broke loose. To celebrate, I went for a run.

11.00 mi in 2:18:52 @ 12:37/mi burning 1248 calories with 156 bpm HRavg

Markers --
1.00 mi in 12:03  155 bpm
1.00 mi in 12:07  159 bpm
1.00 mi in 12:20  162 bpm
1.00 mi in 12:40  151 bpm
1.00 mi in 12:38  154 bpm
1.00 mi in 12:39  156 bpm
1.00 mi in 12:59  155 bpm
1.00 mi in 12:57  152 bpm
1.00 mi in 13:02  157 bpm
1.00 mi in 13:08  158 bpm
1.00 mi in 12:13  159 bpm

Upon finishing the workout I discovered that I had a distinct waddle to my walk as my legs muscles were very sore. I just held my head high thinking, "If I must waddle, then I shall waddle like a winner."

Location: Elmer Thomas Park, Lawton, Oklahoma

Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 11.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
Comments
From KellyP on Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 21:19:08 from 24.139.54.119

And yes, I did notice that the estimated number of calories burned is formed from the first 4 powers of 2.

From Dale on Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 23:37:10 from 69.10.215.11

Just goes to prove you're a math geek *and* a runner

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