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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
74.10
Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 74.20
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Total Distance
3.00

A very slow 5K jog on the treadmill to pass the time while laundry was going in the hotel.

Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 3.10
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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Total Distance
8.00

Jogged along J. Blanchard Trail in Orlando. Good news: Weather is warmer than the week in Virginia. Bad news: Weather is warmer than the week in Virginia.


Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 8.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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Total Distance
5.00

My legs were so tired and sore I just told myself to go as slow as necessary to get these miles done.

Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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11.00

Closing in on the 01 May race date so I am feeling a bit anxious but after tonight's run I am confident I will be ready. I was able to do the first 6 miles nice and slow, pushed for about 4 miles (including 1 mile near 10:30) and then coasted for the last one. Put about 2 hours and 13 minutes into the legs so I am sure I will be feeling them tomorrow.

Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 11.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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5.00

Ugh my legs were so tired and sore that these 5 miles took forever at a limp along pace. Got them done though.

Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 5.00
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Total Distance
8.00

Trudged through 8 miles at a snail's pace. Time to take a few days off and let everything recover.

 

Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 8.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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Total Distance
12.00

Took the prescribed two days of rest -- away from running but not really resting from all the other tasks of life -- and came back to trudge through 12 miles today. The pace was horrible and I had to stop a few times but 12 miles is a far distance for me so that is okay.

Tomorrow is a shorter distance.

Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 12.00
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5.00

A quick trot through the park while Kristoffer is in dancing lessons.

Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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Total Distance
4.00

Had planned to go 5 miles but I was feeling the affects of Thur/Fri stomach illness so cut it short.

Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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Total Distance
13.10

Flew to Orlando and grabbed some lunch before hitting the streets for a full half-marathon. Stopped at each 3.5ish mark when some water fountains were available in the park to grab a drink and wet down my sweat rag. Plenty of sweating but I got it done.

Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 13.10
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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Total Distance
74.10
Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 74.20
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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