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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
25.93
Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 25.93
Night Sleep Time: 32.00Nap Time: 2.00Total Sleep Time: 34.00
Total Distance
5.04

The first part of the run was hampered by a sore calf/tendon issue that seemed to appear a bit yesterday during the 5K. Once I finally worked through that pain I then started suffering from the heat and humidity. It scared me a little when I felt a little knot in my chest so I started taking a walk break each 0.5 mi. If I were to guess the knot was probably just my lungs complaining about all the moisture in the air reducing its ability to suck in enough oxygen.

5.04 mi in 01:04:03 @ 12:41/mi.

Location: Blanchard Park, Orlando, FL

Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 5.04
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00
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Total Distance
7.00

On a Monday you need a little extra inspiration to run and I suppose today's inspiration was drawn from the many frustrations in my work. Whatever it was, I found my thoughts changing from "ugh, I'll just skip today" to "let's get it done".

7.00 mi in 01:27:24 @ 12:29/mi

Miles done in ...
12:10
12:24
12:15
12:29
12:53
12:39
12:33

Weather was a bit more tolerable as thunderstorms in the area kept the sun covered and occasionally provided a breeze. I pretended not to notice the occasional thunder or lightning.

Location: University, to Rouse, to J. Blanchard Tr and back, Orlando, FL

Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 7.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.50
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Total Distance
6.01

Last night was miserable in terms of sleep. Hard time falling asleep, then waking up in the early hours of the morning unable to fall back to sleep, then rising early. Yuck. Made for a long day.

6.01 mi in 01:12:40 @ 12:06/mi

Paces ---
12:21
12:04
11:37
12:10
11:57
12:25

Location: Through the nbhd to Alafaya then north a bit beyond Carrigan then back again
Orlando, FL

Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 6.01
Night Sleep Time: 5.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.50
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Total Distance
4.00

Managed to get through 4 miles this evening.

Location: Lawton, OK

Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 2.00Total Sleep Time: 9.00
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Total Distance
3.88

A slow arduous jog. Even at 0730 I was able to plenty of heat and humidity into my day. 

3.88 mi in 48:25 @ 12:28/mi

Location: Through the nbhd, out on the county roads, Lawton, OK

Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 3.88
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00
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Total Distance
25.93
Asics Gel 1150 Miles: 25.93
Night Sleep Time: 32.00Nap Time: 2.00Total Sleep Time: 34.00
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