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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
Tue, Jun 17, 2008
Total Distance
5.00

Today's splits ----
11:48
11:01
11:33
11:38
09:32
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5.0 miles -- avg pace 11:07/mi -- 631 cal

Got out ahead of the thunderstorms for a nice cool run to start my day. This marks 15 miles in 3 days and my quads are a little sore from the last mile of today's run where I pushed the pace. My heart and lungs don't seem to have any problem with the faster pace as I don't seem to be labored in my breathing. It's just the legs that need to work up to the speed. No rush though as I have the rest of my life to let my legs catch up.

On a completely unrelated note: I survived my first piano lesson after 25+ years away.

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma


Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00
Comments
From Hildisvini on Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 10:52:11

Amazing times. I can't get under a 10 minute mile with angry rhinos chasing me. I like your "no rush" attitude.

Great job on the piano lesson too.

From Dave on Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 12:08:42

Oh memories of piano class. One - Five - One.

I'm sure you legs will be there in short time. You're doing some good miles. Keep it up.

From Laurie on Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 18:14:47

I'm jealous of that 9:32. That's awesome! Keep up the good work and remember to practice:) Your teacher can tell if you don't practive.

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