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

Sat, Mar 01, 2008

Total Distance

2.85

Total Distance: 2.85 miles
Total Time: 41'54"

I couldn't get 5K today due to time constraints. Just as well though as the lack of sleep made it nearly impossible to accomplish any distance at a decent pace. As it was I only managed 1 mi jogging, 1 mi walking and finished with 0.85 mi walking. With only 4 hours of sleep I had no energy whatsoever and my legs were really wobbly. I just got the 2.85 miles done because I told myself I was out there so I should just burn what calories I could whether it be walking or jogging.

Gorgeous weather though. High 70s with a stout 15-25mph wind from the south.

Side notes: The Linkin Park concert Friday night was great. We managed to get up early on Saturday and get to the regional vocal competition where Kristoffer won top honors for his age category in Musical Theatre as well as Art Song. Dance and choral rehearsals Saturday were all accomplished. We even stayed awake during the entire 2.5 hour performance of their barbershop chorus and the after concert party that lasted well into Sunday morning.

Night Sleep Time: 4.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 4.00

Comments

From Dale on Sun, Mar 02, 2008 at 10:35:46

Wow, talk about burnout! Your son is going to need one of those personal assistants to coordinate all of his activities pretty soon....oh, wait, I guess that'd be you.

Good job getting what you could it. On 4 hours sleep I know I would've certainly chosen to get another hour of sleep!

From Emery on Sun, Mar 02, 2008 at 12:58:30

Talk about a long couple of days!

Congrats to Kristoffer! I take it he managed not to scream too much Fri night.

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