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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
Thu, Jul 03, 2008
Total Distance
2.05

Today's splits ---
10:13
12:30 (walked 0.2 miles)
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2.05 mi -- 11:21/mi avg pace -- 254 cal

I had intended to do 3 miles today but sleep issues kept me from getting on the streets until 10am. At that point it was 89F and I made the decision to run as little as possible. I could have made it another mile but I was back at the house and needed to get other things done before leaving town tomorrow. Yeah, that's it. I had to quit because I had stuff to do. Not wimping out in the heat at all.

Hopefully my 23:17 run in the heat can add to Dale's heat training.

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00
Comments
From John Murray on Thu, Jul 03, 2008 at 12:16:05

Incredible. I also have the goal of getting to 165 by my 20th anniversary (1-6-09).

I don't know how you can run at 10 am with 89F weather. On Saturday, when the heat was really bad, I got back in the car after a few miles and drove over to our rec center, paid my $5, and ran the remainder of my miles indoors. It is not as picturesque, and the turns are a little tight, but the temperature was much better. Great job to you!

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