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.

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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, Feb 03, 2008

Total Distance

3.52

Goal:
5 min walk, 25 min jog, cool down walk

Achieved:
5 min walk, 15 min jog, mixed jog and run

The Figures
Distance: 3.52 mi Time: 47'28" Avg Pace: 13'27"

Summary:
Today demonstrated that I still need to train my mind. I did great through the first mile yet around 1.25 mile I just didn't want to run any more. There was nothing hurting me more than usual and I certainly couldn't complain about the weather. Just after 15 of my planned 25 minutes of jogging I just stopped and walked a bit. For the remaining ten minutes I jogged half a lap and walked half a lap. Finished by walking the rest of the distance. Teresa said I was being too hard on myself because I was feeling very frustrated at my performance today. And while I know she is right I am reluctant to give up anything I feel has been accomplished recently.

Weather
Temp: 57 Hum: 33% Wind: SW 10 gusting 20 mph WC: 54
Conditions: Sunny, Windy, Dry

Night Sleep Time: 9.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 9.00

Comments

From Dale on Mon, Feb 04, 2008 at 10:24:05

Some day's you're on, some you're off. Throw this one away and don't think about it again....not worth it! And at least you went out and did it, even if you didn't feel like it. That certainly still counts.

From Emery on Mon, Feb 04, 2008 at 13:14:55

It's just one day, you'll be back out there hitting 3mi very soon! I know it must be hard though when you can see amazing progress every day, then you feel like you've gone backwards. Just think about how the 27 year old guy is still eating your dust?!

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