Running in Life's Slow Lane

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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.

Favorite Blogs:

Dale

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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, Apr 13, 2008

Total Distance

5.00

1.0 mile at    11:51 (11:51/mi)
2.0 mile at    25:00 (13:09/mi)
2.5 mile at    31:40 (13:20/mi)
3.0 mile at    39:00 (14:40/mi)
3.5 mile at    45:50 (13:40/mi)
4.0 mile at    52:10 (12:40/mi)
4.5 mile at    59:21 (14:22/mi)
5.0 mile at 1:06:00 (14:22/mi) -- 13:12/mi average

This was one of those workouts where I knew even as I tied my shoes that it was going to be rough. The busy weekend that resulted in not getting to bed until 0130 today left my legs lifeless and me without much excitement about running. Lack of energy and sleep showed in my very slow pace. In the entire scheme of things the slow pace is no problem because I got the distance done which burns calories and endurance but wow, it was tough.

If I get to run my planned 3.1 miles tomorrow once I arrive in Virginia, it should feel like a vacation after today's run.

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Temp: 59F
Humidity: 24%
Wind: NW 15-20mph
Conditions: Dry, clear -- beautiful view of the Wichita Mtn range after the turn around pt

Asics Gel 1120 - 278.13

Night Sleep Time: 7.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 7.00

Comments

From Michael on Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 13:22:39

Thanks for commenting on my blog. Looks like you have been dedicated and getting some miles in on most days - keep it up. The Tough Enough 5K sounds like it was a tough hilly race. Hope you can find some other good 5Ks to run in. Yeah I agree with Dale - get a Garmin, I enjoy mine except when the battery dies on a day you want to use it. Good attitude on "getting off the couch", I always feels better when I run. It hurts at times and I have got to be careful when I get injured. Keep your running up - you can do it.

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