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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, Feb 04, 2008
Total Distance
2.82

Goal:
5 min walk, 25 min jog, cool down to reach 3.1 mi

Achieved:
5 min walk, 21+ min jog, cool down

The Figures
Distance: 2.82 mi     Time: 37'39"     Avg Pace:  13'17"/mi


Summary:
Much improved over yesterday. While I still didn't reach my goal of 25 minutes I did get a full 1.75 miles of jogging. My pace during the 21 minutes I did jog was right around my normal 11'30" so I am okay with cutting it short today. I'm focusing on staying positive and just knowing that there are times when I just don't want to push myself. Generally I make a point of walking enough to get at least 5K during each workout but today Kristoffer was finished with academic team practice before I got all my distance finished. I'll make up for it by laying down some cementitious backerboard tonight in a friend's bathroom.

Did make a nice orange-mango-banana smoothie when I got home. About 100 cal per serving and lots of good stuff in there.

Tomorrow evening's run is planned for the wilds of Austin, Texas. Yeee Haaa!

Weather
Temp: 81   Hum: 17%   Wind: S 10 gust to 15 mph   WC: 81
Conditions: Sunny, Dry, Warm

Night Sleep Time: 6.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.50
Comments
From Dale on Mon, Feb 04, 2008 at 22:35:42

Dang. I didn't pay enough attention to what you were planning on doing. I was replacing subflooring in our bathroom tonight, so we could lay some fancy cement backerboard in our bathroom next. I really need to get you to make housecalls.

Oh yeah. Good run! And nice smoothie!

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