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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
Total Distance
2.43

Goal: fun run with no objectives
Achieved: 0.32 miles walk + 1.3 miles running + 0.81 miles walk in 32:44.
Average pace: 13:27/mi

This was the "rush to the hotel and run" workout. After flying most of the day I reached Norfolk and left the airport around 6pm. When I got to the hotel and checked in it was definitely dark along with being a bit misty. I refused to be deterred, dressed for the weather (including my snazzy reflector vest) and covered ground on the roads nearby. My pace during the running distance was a bit slow but I am not going to complain since I sat in airplane seats all day. It felt good to be outdoors and I enjoyed the exercise.

This gives me 3 consecutive days with over 2 miles covered on each which is a first. I'm not sure what my goal will be tomorrow, whether I will do another run without goals or make sure I get another 20 minutes of jogging done.
 

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 1.50Total Sleep Time: 8.50
Comments
From Dave on Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 06:41:50

Congratulations on the personal goal. Keep on trucking. Glad to see you made it here safe and got yourself out to run. I'm still a wimp when it comes to rain. Luckily it hasn't rained on my run days.

From Dale on Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 10:43:39

Wow, nice commitment getting out to run on a travel day. Good work.

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