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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, Jan 27, 2008
Total Distance
3.13

Goal:
5 minutes of walking, 2 miles running at less than 11'30"/mi pace, cool down walk

Actual:
5 minutes of walking, 2 miles at approx 10'28" pace, cool down walk

The Figures
Distance: 3.13mi    Time: 37'48"    Avg Pace: 12'04"/mi

Summary:
Today was a nice change from last week's evening run where everything was done after sunset. Since I was going on a shorter distance for today's workout I set the goal of keeping everything under my customary 11'30"/mi pace. Of course, as always, I way over did things and started off at 10'30" pace and though I tried to tell myself to pull back I don't think I have done enough jogging to really have that level of control. It seems that once I settle into a pace I can only get out of it when fatigue hits at which point the pace falls off drastically. I did remember the Chapstick before I ran today so my lips were happier.

Weather
Temp: 47  Hum: 45%  Wind: NW 12mph  WC: 41
Conditions: Partly Sunny and Dry


Celebration Snack
Yoplait Light, Fat Free Boston Cream Pie Yogurt (8oz), Granola mix, Water

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00
Comments
From Dale on Sun, Jan 27, 2008 at 16:16:59

Your endurance is improving pretty quickly, and pace seems to be dropping steadily at the same time. Good stuff...keep it up!

From Dave on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 07:19:44

Nice job. Keep up the good work. Looks like you'll be ready for the Shamrock 5K in march.

From Emery on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 08:18:32

Wow. Way to go Kelly. I bet you run the 5k in 30min or less! I pretty much have two paces too, on and off. You need to put jog for 3 miles on your short term goals.. and cross it out! Keep up the hard work!

From edrickt on Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 22:09:07

Thanks for the welcome, Kelly! I can see you've had a great start towards meeting your running goals. I'm not entirely new to running (although I'm having to deal with a "come back"). I learned in the past that "as go your runs, so goes your life."

Keep this up and your will get even better!

From edrickt on Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 22:12:13

Okay, so that was supposed to be "your's (as in life) will also get better."

Hey, I'm new here. Give me a break!

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