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August 2009

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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
14.31
Asics Gel 1140 Miles: 18.22
Night Sleep Time: 30.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 30.50
Total Distance
2.59

Teresa and I took a break from running while at vocal camp in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. While I was glad to be back on the streets today I could definitely feel some cranky muscles that had grown accustomed to the rest.

2.59 mi in 30:20 @ 11:44/mi burning 342 calories.

Markers --
1.00 mi in 12:05
1.00 mi in 11:31
0.59 mi in 06:44 (11:28/mi pace)

Weather --
Fair with clear skies, 68*F, dewpoint 63*F, Winds SE 6 mph

Location --
Lawton, Oklahoma

Asics Gel 1140 Miles: 2.59
Night Sleep Time: 7.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.50
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Total Distance
4.50

While it is very true that the humidity was much higher in northwest Arkansas while I was there, the prairies of southwest Oklahoma do not lack their own causes for sweaty runs. Today, though we were running a shorter time, felt as though I was sweating enough for a 5 miler. The high temperature yesterday was 104*F so I am very happy to be running at 0630.

2.61 mi in 30:28 at 11:40/mi burning 339 calories

Markers --
1.00 mi in 12:25
1.00 mi in 11:35
0.26 mi in 02:29.42 (09:44/mi pace)
0.35 mi in 03:59.37 (11:15/mi pace)

Weather --
Fair, clear skies, 72*F, dewpoint 67*F, winds

Location --
Lawton, Oklahoma

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Since I have to take Kristoffer to band practice by 0800 I am planning on doing two shorter runs each day of the week.  Today was my first attempt. Earlier I managed 2.6 miles then as the band warmed up I did a bit more.

Summary --
1.90 mi in 22:14 at 11:42/mi burning 243 calories

Markers --
1.00 mi in 11:36
0.90 mi in 10:38 (11:48/mi pace)

Weather --
Fair, clear skies, 76*F, dewpoint 69*F, winds calm

Location --
Lawton, Ok : In the neighborhood of MacArthur Middle School to the sounds of The Highlander Regiment.

 

Asics Gel 1140 Miles: 4.50
Night Sleep Time: 7.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.50
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Total Distance
4.09

Teresa and I planned to do only 5 miles today. Neither of us has been able to keep a consistent schedule with running this week and it seems that I am suffering from allergies or some sort of summer head cold. Anyway, it was a bit warm but we were doing fine at a slow pace when I became a bit nauseous and woozy around the 3.65 mi mark. I stopped and assumed the roadside-puke position but everything calmed down. After a bit of standing in the shade and letting a bit of the breeze cool me down I jogged home.

4.09 mi in 53:16 @ 13:02/mi burning 394 calories.

Markers --
1.00 mi in 13:05
1.00 mi in 12:54
1.00 mi in 13:03
0.65 mi in 08:24 (12:58/mi pace)
0.44 mi in 05:50 (13:13/mi pace)

Weather --
Fair, clear skies, 76*F, 67*F dewpoint, winds S 8 mph

Location --
Lawton, Oklahoma

Asics Gel 1140 Miles: 8.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
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Total Distance
3.13

3.13 mi in 39:09 @ 12:32/mi burning 332 calories.

1.00 mi in 12:21 122bpm HRavg
1.00 mi in 12:58 124bpm HRavg
1.00 mi in 12:34 130bpm HRavg
0.12 mi in 01:15 153bpm HRavg (10:01/mi pace)

Location: Chesapeake, Va

Asics Gel 1140 Miles: 3.13
Night Sleep Time: 7.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.50
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Total Distance
14.31
Asics Gel 1140 Miles: 18.22
Night Sleep Time: 30.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 30.50
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