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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
2.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.50
Thu, Nov 13, 2008
Total Distance
2.00

I finally feel like I have something to post.

Today I ran very slowly on the relatively flat streets of the neighborhood and managed to cover 2 miles without experiencing incredible pain in my left knee. I could still feel the weakness but nothing I couldn't run through. After the run I immediately wrapped up the knee with an  ice pack and avoided the huge post-run pain that I have been suffering. A few twinges and a bit of stiffness but much improved over my Monday and Tuesday runs.

Honestly, at this point I am just so excited that I completed 2 miles without wimpering from knee pain that the slow 13:25/mi pace seems like a huge victory.

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma

Night Sleep Time: 6.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.50
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Totals
Total Distance
2.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.50
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