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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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Asics Gel Kayano 16 Lifetime Miles: 152.32
Fri, Mar 28, 2008
Total Distance
4.77

Location: Orlando, Fl

4.77 mi in 1:00 for a 12:35/mi pace.

So, I decided to go out an push myself through a full 5K trying to beat 36:00.
1.0 mile - 11:13    (11:13/mi pace)
1.5 mile - 16:25    (10:57/mi pace)
2.0 mile - 22:30    (11:15/mi pace)
3.1 mile - 35:44.3 (11:32/mi pace)
I am definitely happy with those results. A 36:00 or better mark is my gold star goal for Sunday's 5K!

Walked 0.67 miles to recover from the jog and then did another 1.0 mile of slow jogging to work the distance while I felt good from the day's success.

There was definitely some crankiness in the knees however I think that was more the result of yesterday's stumbling trail run than the workout today. My right ankle was also a bit tweaked this morning yet seemed to wear off later in the day. So, tomorrow I am going to rest, keep my adventures to a minimum, maybe go shopping at a running store nearby and get to bed early for the 8th Annual NSBF 5K.

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00
Comments
From Dale on Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 19:26:49

Okay, so you've already run a sub-36 5K, even if it is unofficial. How about setting a goal for a 35:30 on Sunday, with a 35:15 as an optimistic goal? I'm pretty sure you've got 35:30 in you based on this result and I'm pretty sure you've got the 35:15 in you too.

Good luck!

From Kelly on Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 09:05:56

Well, I guess I am trying to balance between two goals really:

(1) wanting to go for a time that requires me to run at a strong pace for the entire length,

(2) not causing myself to get so caught up in pushing the pace that I overextend myself in the early part of the race.

After finishing with 35:44 I considered the types of numbers you mentioned and was worried that I may be setting my goals a bit too high. However, if a running guru such as yourself thinks those numbers are good ones, so be it.

35:30 it is!

From Dale on Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 10:08:44

Well, I don't know about guru but in my estimation you need to set goals that are just a bit beyond what you've already done. Based on the steadiness of your splits I think you can get there tomorrow. The only factor may be the race size....if you get stuck in the middle/back of a big crowd and don't cross the line for a while it could make things tough. But that'll help you hold back early and let loose towards the end.

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