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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
6.18
Night Sleep Time: 35.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 35.00
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No miles today. My right heel has bothered me a few times after long runs and it was tender after yesterday's race so I decided to rest it today.

Instead I will work on the garage today.

Night Sleep Time: 6.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.50
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Total Distance
3.18

3.18 mi in 35:11 at 11:04/mi burning 411 calories.

Today's splits ---
0.50 mi in 5:57
0.50 mi in 5:49
0.50 mi in 5:42
0.50 mi in 5:36
0.50 mi in 5:30
0.50 mi in 4:58
0.18 mi in 1:38

Excellent run. Legs are still tender from Saturday's exertion but they will get better as the week progresses. Beautiful weather as we move from the heat of late summer to the cooler temps of early autumn. Highs are dropping from the 100s into the low 90s each afternoon and the mornings are cooler as well. The surest sign that fall is coming is the flocking together of the doves in the area. We live amidst grain pastures so we have lots of doves around us as we run. Today, three mid-sized flocks flew over us as we ran. I am sure dove season must be just around the corner.

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00
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Another day off this week. The morning was lost in Kristoffer's trip to the orthodontist for braces and then I got busy with work. Good to rest the legs though and I plan to be pounding out the miles again soon.

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00
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No miles again today. Rain, work and set building combined to keep me off of the streets.

Night Sleep Time: 7.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.50
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Total Distance
3.00

3.0 mi in 33:38 at 11:10/mi burning 384 calories.

Today's splits ---
11:08
11:15
11:05

Ran in the mist and rain today. The temperature was nice enough but it was still and humid. I couldn't tell for sure whether I was getting wetter from the inside or outside of my shirt. Right knee was troublesome. Enough so that a couple of times I actually "skipped" when I felt it weaken as I shifted my weight. Rather scary but I think it is just a freak occurrence.

I look forward to getting back into the groove in the coming days.

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00
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Total Distance
6.18
Night Sleep Time: 35.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 35.00
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