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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
Totals
Total Distance
3.34
Nike BRS 1000 Miles: 3.75
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Sun, Feb 01, 2009
Total Distance
1.00

MAJOR difference between running on flat terrain with no wind in Orlando and the conditions I struggled through today.

I did about 0.5 mi but as I turned into the stiff north wind the third time my knee told me not to push further. So I tried walking the part of the lap that was turned into the wind and running the rest. Even doing this my calves cramped to such a large degree that I had to stop.

Hopefully tomorrow will provide a few less challenges.

Location: Lawton, Ok

Nike BRS 1000 Miles: 1.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments(1)
Tue, Feb 03, 2009
Total Distance
2.34

I had planned to do an unbroken distance of 2.5 miles today but some tight calves forced me to stop and stretch at 1.5 mi. My left leg in particular had grown so tight that with my heel on the ground I could not force my toes up at all. Ouch! After stretching and walking a bit I was able to run 0.8mi or so with no problems.

So, I will make sure to stretch a bit more and try again on Thursday.

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma

Nike BRS 1000 Miles: 2.75
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments(1)
Totals
Total Distance
3.34
Nike BRS 1000 Miles: 3.75
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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