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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
Mon, Aug 25, 2008
Total Distance
5.00

5.0 miles in 1:00:08 at 12:00/mi burning 580 calories.

Today's splits ---
11:48
11:38
12:22
11:57
12:18

Today's run had none of the recent stomach issues or anything distressing. To guard against a recurrence I carried along some Gatorade and stashed it roadside. I also took the precaution of stopping to towel off and stretch at every 1.0 mile mark. This helped me fight the humidity and build up of heat that I think was my downfall the last few days.

I need to circle this date on my calendar. I heard my first "Run, Forrest Run" called out from a driver. It came from my friend Alan Jolly who slowed to wave on his way to drop his son at school. Maybe I should get a running shirt with Forrest lettered across the shoulders on the back.

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma

Night Sleep Time: 7.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.50
Comments
From Snoqualmie on Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 10:26:27

Pretty soon cooler weather will come and you'll be flying. Good idea with the Gatorade stash! No one ever "Run Forest"-ed me... I'm not sure how I would take it, lol. Happy running. Hang in there; summer's nearly done.

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