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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
Total Distance
5.00

Today's splits ---
11:48
11:18
11:31
10:55
11:32
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5.0 miles -- 11:16/mi avg pace -- 646 cal

A new sweat-fest record: the sweat in my shirt reached to within 1/2" (and I measured to be sure) of the bottom hem.

Because of an early appointment with my physician I could not get my run in until 11:00 am. 83F with 60% humidity and calm winds (the winds are NEVER calm here) left me plenty sweaty. Thankfully the clouds kept the sun hidden and made the run possible.

My blood work came back "fine" according to the Dr. Here are my other numbers so I can find them when I go back in 6 months.
Cholesterol: 159 (<200 is desired)
LDL: 101 (<100 is optimal)
HDL: 35 (<40 is considered "low")
Triglycerides: 139 (<150 is normal)
Uric Acid: 8.9 (definitely on the higher end)
BP: 101/60 (seems way too low to me!)
Pulse: 52
So if anything I guess I need to see about boosting some HDL.


Night Sleep Time: 7.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.50
Comments
From Dale on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 13:24:17

More fish!

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