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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
Mon, Jan 21, 2008
Total Distance
2.87

5 minutes walking + 20 minutes running + cool down = 37 minutes
Total Distance: 2.87 miles    Avg Pace: 12:52/mi

This is only the second time I have been able to achieve the full 20 minutes of jogging. While pace is not a critical part of my workout I did pay attention during the first few laps to make sure I was not starting too quick. Right now might comfortable jog pace seems to be about 11:30/mi.

Today should have been a "fun run" but I have to fly tomorrow and do not know that I will have time at my destination to get a full run finished. Also, since I wasn't able to get the 20 minutes done yesterday I needed a bit of a morale booster to tell me that I could get the time done.

Honestly, I was shocked that it didn't kill me to finish this run. I spent about 5 hours working at the theatre today so my shoulders, elbows and wrists were very sore from doing construction work that long.

Look forward to seeing folks in Virginia on Wednesday.

Night Sleep Time: 9.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 9.00
Comments
From Dale on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 18:30:34

I think you're easy 11:30/mi pace puts you around a 26 minute 5k, assuming you're trained for the distance (which I know you will be shortly). A great place to start!

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